The city-owned Sikorsky Memorial Airport is an enigma, never living up to its original promise as an economic driver for the region. It functions at an
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Credit Agency Affirms Bridgeport Bonds, Outlook ‘Stable’
The credit rating agency Fitch on Tuesday affirmed an ‘A’ rating on a variety of municipal bonds with an outlook revised to stable from negative.
Read moreAway, But Still In Touch Fiscally
Citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee could not attend the speaking portion of the City Council meeting Monday night where he is a regular voice.
Read moreCommunity Group Praises Ganim Financial Portal
News release: Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport Action Network commends Mayor Joseph P. Ganim for the launch this week of “Open Budget,” an online
Read morePromoting Transparency, Ganim Unveils Financial Website, Lembo: Public Can Dive Into Data
Piggybacking a state online financial portal, Mayor Joe Ganim on Thursday introduced Open Budget that provides insight into city financial information including revenues and expenditures and
Read moreVideo Features City Financial Challenges
Last Saturday Citizens Working For A Better Bridgeport hosted a forum on Bridgeport’s financial challenges and opportunities at the Bridgeport Public Library. See video above. 0
Read moreBudget-stressed City Seeks Financial Guidance
Mayor Joe Ganim is implementing a suggestion by State Rep. Steve Stafstrom to create a financial task force to serve as an adviser for long-term fiscal
Read moreMoore, Walker Featured Speakers At Fiscal Forum
State Senator Marilyn Moore and David Walker, former U.S. comptroller general, are scheduled to speak. 0
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