Marginalized, congenital obstructionists and an embittered wannabeen have their C-J day.

Group distributes signs opposing New Albany tax hikes, by Grace Schneider.

A group of New Albany residents has formed a committee to challenge what its leaders contend is a freewheeling tax-and-spend mentality in the city government ... Larry Kochert, a former council member, praised Denhart and the Martins, saying he also has become increasingly concerned about how little “backbone” is being shown by city leaders to rein in spending.

Denhart and others “are doing a good job,” Kochert said. “I wish I'd thought of it myself.”

Typically, Kochert didn't think of it, and that's the primary reason for a council career bereft of achievement.