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Entries from February 19th, 2012

David Walker Weighs Senate Run

June 2nd, 2011 · 8 Comments · National Politics, News and Events, State Politics

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy UPDATE, Walker OIB Comments: Bridgeport resident David Walker, the nation’s former chief auditor who screamed well before it actually happened that Washington’s spending habits will break the national bank, tells OIB he’s considering a run for the U.S. Senate. If he runs it appears [...]

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Foster Challenges Finch’s Pension Payment Delay

June 2nd, 2011 · 39 Comments · City Budget, City Council, City Politics

Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster says Mayor Bill Finch has his head in the sand when it comes to the city’s budget challenges. The mayor has delayed millions in city pension payments to avoid an election-year tax increase. Finch has appealed to the Connecticut Legislature to approve breathing room on pension payments in the hope of a [...]

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Gomes Urges Malloy–Don’t Defer City Pension Payments

June 2nd, 2011 · 1 Comment · City Budget, City Politics

Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes added his voice to the pension deferment issue with a letter he sent to Governor Dannel Malloy in April. Gomes’ letter: Governor Dannel Malloy Executive Office State Capitol Building Hartford, Ct. Dear Governor, Recently, when you spoke in Bridgeport, I was impressed with your statement urging municipalities not to “balance” [...]

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Training Workshop Focus: Reclaiming The Waterfront

June 2nd, 2011 · 2 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events

From Mayor Finch: City to Host Land Use Training Workshop Series Mayor Finch joins Experts, Federal, City Officials for Bridgeport Environmental Justice Showcase WHAT: On Friday, the Bridgeport Environmental Justice Showcase will kick off a series of land use training workshops called, “100 Days to Success.” The workshop will include a day full of panel [...]

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