About four weeks from the Democratic Party convention, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, whose city received a controversial financial bailout from Governor Dan Malloy, has ended his bid to replace Malloy who’s not seeking reelection.
Entries Categorized as 'Analysis and Comment'
Bronin Bails On Guber Bid, Ganim Sees Opening
April 16th, 2018 · 15 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
Forum Update On Downtown Theater Development
April 16th, 2018 · 13 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
The city’s selected developer to revitalize the long-shuttered Downtown theaters will host a forum on Tuesday to explain the development process and timeline that includes restoration of the Majestic and a major housing component. It will take place 3 p.m. at Margaret Morton Government Center, 999 Broad Street. Contractors and suppliers are invited. The forum […]
Tags: Craig Livingston·Tom Gill
Public Hearing Schedule For Mayor’s Proposed Budget
April 14th, 2018 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Budget, City Council, News and Events
A public hearing on Mayor Joe Ganim’s $561 million proposed budget will take place Thursday 6 p.m. in City Council chambers before the Budget and Appropriations Committee. See full budget schedule and timeline here. The proposed spending plan calls for no tax increase.
Tags: Joe Ganim·Martha Santiago
Blech! Malloy Most Unpopular Governor In Country
April 12th, 2018 · 4 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Being number 1 is nice, unless you’re the most unpopular governor in the country. Quite the credential for Governor Dan Malloy. But he’s really the governor of Stamford, right?
Tags: Dan Malloy
In Fundraising Push, Ganim Campaign For Governor Raises More Than $500K
April 11th, 2018 · 21 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
Mayor Joe Ganim’s campaign for governor has raised a total of $524,661 with $335,569 cash on hand, according to the latest finance report filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission. See fundraising report here.
Tags: Chris Meyer·Jackie James·Jay Marlin·Joe Ganim·John Gomes·John Ricci·Jonathan Harris·Luke Bronin·Mario Testa·Mark Anastasi·Ned Lamont·Susan Bysiewicz·Tom Coble
Rev. Stallworth Back In The Ganim Fold–Assisting With Minority Police Recruitment
April 17th, 2018 · 41 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Civil Service, Law Enforcement, News and Events, State Politics
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth, an early Joe Ganim appointee who left city service about a year ago after a falling-out with the mayor, has returned as a consultant to the Civil Service Office with the task of recruiting minority candidates for an upcoming police test. He’ll be paid $2,500 for the next month with a […]
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Tags: Charlie Stallworth·Chris Caruso·Dan Malloy·Jim Himes·Joe Ganim·Rowena White·Shante Hanks·Sue Katz