Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes wants to give voters the power to approve the city budget. If that ever happened it would be a nightmare.
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Meet Jeff Kohut Thursday
From independent mayoral candidate Jeff Kohut: The Kohut for Mayor Campaign proudly announces the official kick-off of the organization’s “Count-down to November 8” activities …
Read moreIf Ganim Runs, It’s A Game Changer–But How? Plus, The Finch Strategy
On Monday OIB sized up the mayoral race with Bill Finch poised, barring a new dynamic, for reelection. What could change the dimension beyond a
Read moreFoster Hits $100K, HQ Opener
From Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster: Foster Raises $100K for Mayoral Run and Announces June 15 Headquarters Opening Bridgeport businesswoman and social action advocate Mary-Jane
Read moreThe Consequences Of School Cuts
Karl Soderholm is a psychologist for the Bridgeport public school system. The Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools John Ramos are weighing massive cuts
Read moreHandicapping The Mayoral Race: Finch In Driver’s Seat
Mayor Bill Finch is still the favorite to win the Democratic primary September 13 and another four-year term for mayor in the November general election.
Read moreMarilyn Moore Joins Gomes For Mayor
Political activist Marilyn Moore has been named campaign manager for Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes. This is a nice pick-up for money-challenged Gomes, the former
Read moreDon’t Mess With The Magnet School
An intriguing configuration of Bridgeport area characters may intervene in the land use approval process for the regional science magnet high school including the town
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