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Republican David Herz Says He Will Be On Feb. 27 Mayoral Ballot

December 10, 2023 Lennie Grimaldi Analysis and Comment, City Politics6 Comments

Depending how the redo Democratic primary shakes out on January 23, Republican David Herz declares “I will stand for election on February 27.” Lawyers for

Who’ll Win The Moore/Daniels Endorsement Sweepstakes? Gomes, Ganim, Neither?

State Senator Marilyn Moore and Lamond Daniels are at the apex of popularity among political insiders these days, both former mayoral candidates courted by Mayor

Councilwoman Pereira, Under Investigation, Promises To Sue The World For Her Phobia

December 6, 2023 Lennie Grimaldi Analysis and Comment, City Politics7 Comments

These must be unsettling times for John Gomes supporter, the self-proclaimed piranha of city politics, City Councilwoman Maria Pereira who barely won reelection losing on

The Bubbling Battle For City Council President – Nieves Or Mack?

November 30, 2023 Lennie Grimaldi Analysis and Comment5 Comments

Here’s a first: Mayor Joe Ganim will serve as the master of ceremonies for Friday’s swearing-in ceremony of all elected officials, except himself, because, well….

‘Honey, We Need Money’ – Pleading For Mayoral Funds

November 27, 2023 Lennie Grimaldi Analysis and Comment, City Politics4 Comments

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” is the informal creed

Mistletoe Campaigning Brings New Seasonal Dimension

November 24, 2023 Lennie Grimaldi Analysis and Comment, City Politics3 Comments

This has to be some kind of first: campaigning during the holidays. Two months from another Democratic primary for mayor adds new issue machinations such