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What’s on your list of top Bridgeport stories? In June, a tornado struck buildings on the East Side and downtown including heavy damage to the Barnum Museum. On July 24 two city firefighters perished in the line of duty. On Oct. 30, President Obama visited the Arena at Harbor Yard to campaign for Democratic candidates. Three [...]
Entries Categorized as 'Civil Service'
Will The Mayor Choose Gaudett?
October 23rd, 2010 · 33 Comments · Civil Service, Cops
When it comes to choosing a police chief Bridgeport has a rule of three. Mayor Bill Finch will appoint a chief to a five-year term from the three remaining applicants narrowed through the Civil Service testing and interview process. After five years the city’s mayor has the option to appoint the chief for one more five-year [...]
Lucille Bruno’s Political Ride
October 19th, 2010 · 16 Comments · City Politics, Civil Service
This item appeared on Tuesday’s Civil Service Commission meeting agenda: City Clerk PT, Assist. Special Project Mgr. Lucille Bruno 15 hours/week Lucille has spent a good lifetime in public service most notably as Democratic Registrar of Voters chosen by party regulars. She and her family were vocal supporters of State Rep. Chris Caruso for mayor over Bill Finch in [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·Chris Caruso·Mario Testa·Playhouse on the Green·Testo's Restaurant
Do Results Match Finch’s Rhetoric
August 23rd, 2010 · 36 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Budget, City Politics, Civil Service, Development and Zoning, Library
“Together we are making Bridgeport the cleanest, greenest, safest most affordable city, with schools and neighborhoods that improve each year” … Mayor Bill Finch Like it or not everything Mayor Bill Finch does within the next year will be measured against the declaration above that he includes on just about every news release, statement, correspondence, [...]
Are You On The Top 100 List? Plus: Council Approves New Test Fees
March 2nd, 2010 · 22 Comments · City Council, Civil Service, Cops, Education
Always fun to examine the list of top 100 city employee wage earners. As usual Board of Education employees lead the pack from 2009 fronted by Superintendent of Schools John Ramos’ $235,000. Hey Super, I wanna be your friend! Mayor Bill Finch is woefully behind at number 61 on the list.
Tags: Bill Finch·Bob "Troll" Walsh·Brian Rooney·Harding High School·John Ramos
What’s Gaudett’s Future?
December 13th, 2010 · 8 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Civil Service, Cops
Mayor Bill Finch says he’ll have a decision soon about appointing a permanent police chief. Joe Gaudett has served in the acting role for about two years following Bryan Norwood’s abrupt departure for the top cop spot in Richmond Virginia. The mayor has taken his time appointing a permanent chief in a city that has [...]
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Tags: Bill Finch·Bryan Norwood·Joe Gaudett