UPDATE, statement from Daniels; Retired city police officer David Daniels is synonymous with community policing. He recently retired from the police department after serving 25 years, most of it as a leader in community policing. Two years ago he had a falling out with city leadership that led to his removal as head of the […]
Entries Categorized as 'City Politics'
David Daniels Considers Mayoral Run
July 27th, 2014 · 28 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Cops, News and Events
Tags: Bill Finch·John Fabrizi
Andres Ayala’s Mountain Of Absentee Ballots
July 25th, 2014 · 38 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, State Politics
Is there a book in the Bridgeport Public Library to school City Librarian Scott Hughes in the craft of absentee ballots? Quick Scott, take that book out. On Wednesday stretched-thin workers in the Town Clerk’s Office mailed out roughly 850 absentee ballots. And, with less than three weeks until the August 12 Democratic primary, they’re […]
Tags: Alberto "Tito" Ayala·Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Chris Rosario·Christina Ayala·Dennis Bradley·Ernie Newton·Lydia Martinez·Marilyn Moore·Santa Ayala·Scott Hughes
Hughes, Ayala, Baker, Davidson Qualify For Public Cash
July 23rd, 2014 · 3 Comments · City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
With less than three weeks until the August 12 Democratic primary, four candidates for legislative office received word Wednesday afternoon they have qualified for public funds. State Senate candidate Scott Hughes and State House candidates incumbent Christina Ayala, Teresa Davidson and Andre Baker will receive public grants under the state’s Citizens Election Program.
Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Chris Rosario·Christina Ayala·Dennis Bradley·Ernie Newton·Scott Hughes
Primary Fever Heats Up In The City
July 22nd, 2014 · 22 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Three weeks left until the Tsunami Tuesday August 12 Democratic primary and absentee ballots are now available. What would a city election be without the magical world of AB-racadabra (Gotta reach out and grab ya). So who ya supporting?
Tags: Alberto "Tito" Ayala·Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Christina Ayala·Dennis Bradley·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Jack Hennessy·Marilyn Moore·Santa Ayala·Scott Hughes
Homestretch To Primary Tuesday, $400K In Public Funds For City Races
July 29th, 2014 · 30 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Two weeks until the August 12 Tsunami Tuesday with loads of primary action out there involving Democrats locally and Republicans statewide. This is one of those cycles with implications that could extend into next year’s mayoral election.
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Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Barack Obama·Bill Finch·Chris Rosario·Christina Ayala·Dan Malloy·David Walker·Dennis Bradley·Don Clemons·Ernie Newton·Jim Himes·John McKinney·Marilyn Moore·Scott Hughes·Tom Foley