How many direct hires has Joe Ganim made since he reclaimed the mayoralty starting December 1? Less than 30, according to a list of discretionary
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Just Like The Old Days, Joe And Mario Back At The Capitol
Joe Ganim hadn’t schmoozed legislators in the capitol as mayor in 13 years. Wednesday at the opening of the legislative session he was back joined
Read moreRighting The Port Authority Ship
Citizen financial scrutineer John Marshall Lee has uncovered waves of dubious decisions from the prior administration’s control of the Bridgeport Port Authority, what he describes
Read moreRead It And Roar–The Top 100 Municipal Wage Earners For 2015
Okay, strap in, grab a cup of joe, or if you need it a cocktail, to review the list of top 100 wage earners for
Read moreOIB Poll: Police OT
Flatto Provides Details About Property Revaluation Outlook
Eight weeks into his job, Finance Director Ken Flatto says he’s feeling more optimistic about the impact revaluation of taxable property will have on taxpayers.
Read moreGanim, Lembo Announce Plan For Tracking Financial Data
Update includes video: Following the lead of Connecticut Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Mayor Joe Ganim on Wednesday announced the building of a financial portal “OpenBridgeport” so
Read moreHot Items On City Council Committee Agenda
Several key items appear on the Monday evening agenda of the City Council’s Miscellaneous Matters Committee including a tentative severance package for City Council President
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