If Mayor Joe Ganim’s going to compete for public campaign funds for statewide office in 2018, he’ll need to step up his game. He’ll also need a judge to order the state elections enforcement watchdog to allow him participation in the voluntary Citizens Election Program. In his first quarter raising money in an exploratory committee […]
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Ganim Lags In Statewide Fundraising
July 10th, 2017 · 9 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
Walker Raises $72K In His First Fundraising Quarter Of Governor’s Race
July 10th, 2017 · 20 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
Bridgeport resident David Walker, the former U.S. comptroller general, collected $72,156 in his first quarter fundraisng effort in his 2018 exploratory campaign for governor, according to his on-line filing with the State Elections Enforcement Commission. Today, July 10, is the deadline for candidates to file mandatory reports for the period ending June 30. Walker’s goal, […]
Tags: Chris Mattei·Chris Shays·David Walker·Jim Himes·Kevin Lembo·Mark Lauretti·Steve Obsitnik
Passion Politics, School Board Candidates Pitch Dems For Endorsement
July 8th, 2017 · 63 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education, News and Events
On July 24th, the 90-member Democratic Town Committee will endorse candidates for Board of Education. Two campaigners hoping to run together under the endorsement flag, Jessica Martinez and Chaila Robinson, have issued letters to party regulars seeking support. Under the rules governing state-mandated, minority party representation, no more than six Dems (for nine seats) can […]
Tags: Ben Walker·Chaila Robinson·Dennis Bradley·Jessica Martinez·Maria Pereira·Sacred Heart University
Retired Judge Lopez Shares Legal Insight Into Weldon School Board Seat, City Attorney Agrees, Six Seats Up For Grabs
July 6th, 2017 · 41 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education
Update: City Attorney R. Christopher Meyer on Thursday afternoon told OIB he agrees with the legal interpretation shared by Judge Lopez. “I have the utmost respect for Judge Lopez,” said Meyer. “I generally concur with her interpretation of the statute and will set forth a formal opinion within the next few days.” That opinion, he […]
Tags: Ben Walker·Carmen Lopez·Chris Meyer·Dennis Bradley·Joe Ganim·John Weldon·Kevin McSpirit·Maria Pereira·Mark Anastasi
McCarthy Appointed Chief Of New Haven Labor Relations
July 5th, 2017 · 30 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics
It’s been nearly 18 months since he’s been on the public payroll, but City Council President Tom McCarthy is now the director of Labor Relations for the City of New Haven, a position that was available to him last year that he turned down during his failed State Senate primary bid against Democratic incumbent Marilyn […]
Tags: Anne Pappas Phillips·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Jeanette Heron·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Mario Testa·New Haven Independent·Tom Bucci·Tom McCarthy·Toni Harp
Battle Lines–Herbst Campaign Files Election Complaint, Walker: No Merit
July 3rd, 2017 · 61 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
Don’t expect Republicans Tim Herbst and David Walker to share a beer any time soon. The gubernatorial campaign of Trumbull First Selectman Herbst asserts Bridgeport resident Walker, the former U.S. Comptroller General, is violating state campaign finance law by making representations of a declared candidacy for governor under the guise of an exploratory committee.
Tags: David Walker·Tim Herbst
Ganim’s Critical Wakeup Call To Address Violent Crime
July 11th, 2017 · 28 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Budget, Law Enforcement, News and Events, State Politics
On the 2015 campaign trail, candidate Joe Ganim opened his own police substation, a symbolic gesture in response to a spike in violent crime and a stick in the eye to incumbent Mayor Bill Finch whose perceived inaction with an understaffed police force benefited Ganim’s playbook. There was a hole in the fence at a […]
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Tags: AJ Perez·Bill Finch·Joe Ganim