Strap in for an extraordinary read from Republican Ethan Book, one of four write-in candidates for mayor. Regular OIB readers know this as Book-speak. For
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Category: City Budget
Ganim Pledges Tax Cut, More Money For Education
Cutting taxes, safer streets, more money for education. Those are promises Mayor Joe Ganim made Tuesday night–if he receives another four-year term–four weeks from the
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City Council Approves Senior Citizen Tax Relief, Money For School Bus Transportation
Update: Both the senior tax relief and transportation items passed full council Tuesday night. The City Council on Tuesday will vote on a senior citizen
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School Board Restores Bus Routes For Students
The Board of Education Monday night, urged by Mayor Joe Ganim, restored bus routes that impact student walking distances to school. The decision comes with
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Cool For School–Ganim Provides Direct Support To Education In Advance Of Primary
With the September 10 Democratic primary for mayor just weeks away, incumbent Joe Ganim is playing Santa Claus in the summer with city schools. Money
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Ganim: Restore School Bus Routes For Students
From Linda Conner Lambeck, CT Post: Mayor Joseph Ganim took to social media on Friday afternoon with a video showing him signing a requested budget transfer
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Council Committees Approve Ganim’s Senior Citizen Tax Relief Proposal
A joint City Council committee by a 9 to 1 vote Monday night approved a senior citizen tax relief program advanced by Mayor Joe Ganim
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In Election Year, Ganim Rolls Out Tax Relief Proposal For Seniors
Ah, the power of incumbency five weeks from a primary. Mayor Joe Ganim on Tuesday pitched a senior citizen tax relief plan to the City
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