Hannibal's Other Voice YouTube Channel

Our channel seeks to draw attention to local, state and national issues important to the residents of Hannibal, Missouri.

Hannibal's famous son Samuel Clemens is often quoted as having said, "A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on." This aphorism plays out year after year, decade after decade, and nowhere more reliably so than in all levels of politics. We deserve transparency and accountability in our city government, our state legislature and in Congress. It's more important than ever to depend on sources that report the facts fully and accurately. These are the values we respect and crave, and those that we strive to uphold in our content.

With Hannibal's Other Voice, the truth has finally put its boots on--and it's about damn time.

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Ahead of the upcoming November meeting of the County Salary Commission, former Hannibal Mayor and Marion County Judge (Commissioner) John Lyng takes a hard look at the current system for determining compensation for Marion County elected officials.

Former Hannibal Mayor John Lyng provides some facts, context and suggestions regarding the proposed sales tax increase that will go before voters in November.

Former Hannibal Mayor John Lyng gives an in-depth review of the recently published city budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, bringing attention to three areas of particular interest and revealing a surprising piece of information about one city department.

Former Hannibal Mayor John Lyng discusses ways to maximize citizen participation in Hannibal’s government within the context of voter turnout and the historical 12-member council, drawing attention to the need for increased transparency and collaboration with the public.

Former Hannibal Mayor John Lyng discusses the City of Hannibal's repeated use of closed meetings to discuss substantive business in an apparent violation of the city charter, as well as its secret $10,000,000 budget.

John Lyng, former Hannibal mayor, discusses the chilling effect of the BPW’s meter taxes on new business development in Hannibal, as well as the lack of incubator space for startups--and how the City could do better.

Hannibal's Other Voice YouTube Channel

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