Ambitious to take over City Hall with a candidate they control, the so-called community reformers of the Unrig Bridgeport coalition led by the conflicted Bridgeport
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Category: Analysis and Comment
Ganim Getting His Groove Back Troubles Opponents
Mayor Joe Ganim has found an extra gear reminiscent of a skill set that elevated him a statewide political player in the 1990s. His state
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Radio Giant John LaBarca Passes Away, Famed For Italian House Party
John LaBarca, the jovial giant of radio who spread love for his Italian heritage with his flagship Sunday show Italian House Party on several area
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Chalk Boarding The Mayoral Race – Ganim, Gomes, Daniels, Moore
Two months from the Democratic Town Committee endorsement for mayor and the subsequent signature drive by primary opponents it’s time to take inventory of the
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This Way To The John–Gomes Scores Potty Points On Behalf Of Female Angler
If nothing else, opponent John Gomes has gone to school on Mayor Joe Ganim’s retail politicking hoping his tour de force leads to a royal
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She Condemned Politics, Now Former Chief Garcia Eyes Run For City Council
Funny how things shake out. Former Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia, who charged that Mayor Joe Ganim selected Roderick Porter over her in the latest
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Moore’s Holy Grail For Mayor Slipping Away, Political Defections Mount
Former State Rep. Chris Caruso. Ex Town Clerk Alma Maya. School board member Joe Sokolovic. Businessman Doug Wade. Activist Kelvin Ayala. Some names you know,
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City Council Approves Budget, Holds Line On Taxes
What a difference a year makes. Last budget cycle City Council members and Mayor Joe Ganim tussled over financial issues including discretionary appointees of the
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