Democrats and Working Families Party school board candidates have hosted fundraisers. Now it’s time for Republicans trying to win seats Nov. 2. Incumbent Board of
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Category: Analysis and Comment
How Will City Council Members Deal With Wanda Simmons’ Anti-Vax Fixation
In two months a new City Council will be seated with at least four new members, including East End activist Wanda Simmons who brings lingering
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Simmons Covid Case Raises Questions About Vaccine Disclosure
Is it a candidate’s duty, and for that matter a public official’s as well, to disclose whether they’ve been vaccinated? Unvaccinated, knocking on doors, greeting
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New Look School Board On The Horizon–Fewer Food Fights?
Remember those days of food fights at school board meetings? And you thought The Carroll Nutrition Center just served the kids, right? Who loves pie!
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City Council Primary Winner Wanda Simmons Battling Covid
Wanda Simmons, who’ll be joining the City Council in December, reports on her Facebook page she is fighting covid. Coming off a Democratic primary win
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Despite The Media Hype, Bridgeport’s Homicide Rate Lower Than Hartford And New Haven
Frequenting Bridgeport bars delivers added value beyond adequate fluid ounces. They also feature spirited conversations revealing topics of the day. Last week a group of
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Finch And Broesder Team Up To Recruit Candidates With Public Service Backgrounds
Former Bridgeport Communications Director Brett Broesder is like the Forrest Gump of political consultants, sans the slow wit, exuding an infectious optimism on behalf of
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Examining Ganim’s Reelection Chances Midterm–A Mixed Bag For 2023 Campaign
Two years ago Mayor Joe Ganim eked out a primary win scare over State Senator Marilyn Moore who won the walk-in vote total, crushed under
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