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Part 5: Hatchet Man vs. the 800 Pound Gorilla

Scratch & Win

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Jim Carasciotis: The Hatchet Man

This chapter delves into the origins of Jim Carasciotis' nickname 'the hatchet man', exploring his reputation as a forceful figure in implementing layoffs and driving out DPW leadership. It also discusses the trend of privatization in the 1980s and 90s and the conflict Carasciotis faces with a crucial company for his project.

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