OIB has had an email exchange with State Rep.-elect Christina Ayala. She politely declined to address any specific details regarding her latest legal challenges but indicated she’s looking forward to serving in the State House. “I am so eager and hungry to advocate for what is needed in my district,” she wrote … “Lord provided [...]
Entries from May 16th, 2013
Christina Ayala: “Lord Provided I Will Be Able To Advocate For The Needs In My Community”
December 7th, 2012 · 29 Comments · News and Events
Holiday Spirit Greets McLevy Green
December 7th, 2012 · 4 Comments · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
From Mayor Finch: Hundreds gathered in McLevy Green Thursday night, as Mayor Bill Finch, Santa, and WICC Morning Show hosts Tony Reno and Mike Bellamy presided over the Mayor’s Annual Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting.
Tags: Bill Finch·Bridgeport Theatre Company·M. Evette Brantley·Mike Bellamy·Tony Reno·WICC
Paging Christina Ayala
December 7th, 2012 · 65 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
Christina Ayala needs to make a statement. The political jackals are already sniffing around to replace her. The longer she waits to issue a statement the more questions she fields from friends, co-workers and the people from the East Side and Hollow who elected her to represent them in Connecticut’s State House. She’s expected to [...]
Tags: Alberto "Tito" Ayala·Andres Ayala·Christina Ayala·Jim Callahan
Pelto Files Campaign Finance Complaints Involving Education Ballot Initiative
December 7th, 2012 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Education
Government watchdog Jonathan Pelto www.jonathanpelto.com has filed additional elections complaints in connection with the November ballot question in which voters rejected a mayoral-appointed school board. Pelto column: The country’s leading public education advocate, Diane Ravitch, has a post on her blog today with the news that Kevin Johnson, the Mayor of Sacramento California, and husband [...]
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Tags: Bill Finch·Excel Bridgeport·Jonathan Pelto·Paul Vallas·Residents for a Better Bridgeport