When Mayor Joe Ganim submits his budget proposal to the City Council early next month his spending plan will not include a tax increase. The
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Category: Analysis and Comment
With Federal Trial Looming Senator Bradley Battles For Political Relevance–Gaston Builds Insider Support
Political leaders around the state are finalizing delegate lists for sign-off by respective town committees. The window for approval is March 22-29. In Bridgeport, Democratic
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Republican Ethan Book Turns The Page To Run For Congress
In Bridgeport he’s run for mayor, for State House a few times and maybe we missed a couple of things, and now Republican Ethan Book
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Meet The Knighted 90 Democratic Town Committee
For the next two years pols on the list below will be courted in some fashion by candidates for public office both on a local
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Calling All Kissers–Showcasing Top Political Smooches–Paging Mario, Gen Now Votes, Pacino
City Councilman Alfredo Castillo planted a kiss (was it wet?) on the ring of Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa, nominating Bridgeport’s preeminent political kingpin for
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Here Comes The Judge? Lopez Considers Mayoral Run
Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez, newly minted member of the Democratic Town Committee, isn’t saying no to a mayoral run in 2023. “Maybe this
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Among Storm Warnings, Testa Wins Another Two Years As Dem Party Chair
On a Tuesday night to kiss rings and make kings, Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa received two more years as party chief but with some
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At In-Person City Council, Sparring Partners Aidee And Lydia Together Again
About a week ago, they faced off in another contentious primary in which once again City Council President Aidee Nieves thumped City Clerk Lydia Martinez
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