On April 21, this happened: the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee conducted a public hearing on the city’s spending plan and two taxpayers spoke.
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Following Union Concession Rejection, Ganim Issues Pink Slips
UPDATE: Unable to achieve concessions from municipal unions, Mayor Joe Ganim announced a new round of layoffs on Friday impacting about two dozen city employees. The Ganim
Read moreBusiness Group Names Steve Stafstrom Legislator Of Year
Bridgeport’s eight-member legislative delegation that had been loosely aligned for years has been credited with working more closely as a stronger unit to achieve additional
Read moreWalker And Company Plan Earful For City Council
Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker is ripping mad over the tax increase on his Black Rock home. He intends to air out his lungs
Read morePuerto Rican Parade Festivities Next Weekend
Friday, July 8 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET Vazzano’ Four Seasons, 337 Kenyon Street, Stratford, CT 0
Read moreCourtroom Drama In Gomes Versus Bradley State Senate Battle
A clearly agitated Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis placed her hand across her forehead. Later, she even ran her hands across her face in exasperation. She reminded
Read moreIn Letter To Taxpayers Mayor Urges “Patience”
Mayor Joe Ganim has mailed a letter to city taxpayers along with their tax bills that will finance the budget year starting July 1. In
Read moreGanim’s Proposed Office Of Government Accountability Stalls–Why Not Support A Pilot Program With The State?
Mayor Joe Ganim’s proposal for an Office of Government Accountability has stalled in a City Council committee. Perhaps he’s now reticent about creating another layer of
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