The editorial board of the Connecticut Post writes, in response to the city’s snow removal effort, “whatever planning occurred was a nightmare, a city of largely
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Union Guns Side With Gravy Train Interests–Support City Employees Serving On City Council–Hennessy’s Flawed Strategy
The voters of Bridgeport decided long ago, validated in the City Charter, they don’t want city employees serving on the City Council because of inherent
Read moreBuffalo Bails Out Bridgeport
Update from Mayor Bill Finch: The City has received more assistance today with payloaders and other heavy equipment coming to the City from as far
Read moreAre The Yahoos To Blame? Thank God For The Sun–“Let The Guy Who Put The Snow There Take It Away”
If you’re a political operative of Mayor Bill Finch you’re breathing a sigh of relief it’s not an election year. If you’re a member of
Read moreThe Bridgeport Dig–Who Needs Public Works Trucks? Neighbors Helping Neighbors–Plus: Update From Mayor
The Blizzard of 2013 left devastation throughout the city, overwhelmed Public Works crews, imprisoned residents in their own homes with drifts of snow four and
Read moreTroll: Votes Bought And Sold On The City Council
Bob “Troll” Walsh, the resident curmudgeon on the Bridgeport City Council until his retirement two years ago, says votes can be bought and sold as
Read moreBarnes Breaks Down What Car Tax Shift Means To The City, “Change Will Help Most Residents”
Ben Barnes, Governor Dannel Malloy’s state budget director, shares some insight into how the governor’s proposal to eliminate taxes on vehicles would impact taxpayers and
Read moreTom White, Former City Council Staffer, Supports Bill To Ban City Employees From Serving On Legislative Body
Should city employees be allowed to serve on the Bridgeport City Council? The City Charter prohibits it, but state law provides a loophole that allows
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