Leave us out of this. That seems to be the common declaration from an assortment of incumbents and challengers on Tuesday’s ballot that features historic
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Ten Schools Open Thursday
From Mayor Bill Finch: Mayor Bill Finch and Superintendent of Schools Paul G. Vallas today announced that 10 Bridgeport Public Schools, all of which have
Read moreFinch: Bridgeport Residents Deserve Better–Wednesday Storm Update
From Mayor Finch: With more than 40,000 customers in Bridgeport still without power following Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Bill Finch and the City of Bridgeport continue
Read moreHistoric Spending To Influence Charter Question–The Fight To Control School Board
The Town of Bridgeport was incorporated in 1821. The City of Bridgeport incorporated in 1836. At no time in the history of Connecticut’s most populous
Read moreBags Hits KJ With Technical Foul–‘Don’t Come Into My House And Mess With My Right To Vote!’
Bridgeport hoop star John Bagley, an elected member of the Board of Education, bangs Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, a proponent of a mayoral-appointed school board,
Read moreHennessy: Ballot Question An Underhanded Power Grab To Control Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars
The Nov. 6 ballot question is not about improving schools, but a power grab to control education funds, charges Democratic State Rep. Jack Hennessy who
Read moreBridgeport Parents: Why I’m Voting Yes On Charter Question–Megabucks Spent On Ballot Effort
The education reform group Excel Bridgeport www.excelbridgeport.com has released its latest video featuring several city parents in support of a yes vote for the Nov.
Read moreVote No, Vote Yes, Vote No, Vote Yes–The Schizo Dueling Headquarters For Battle Over School Board Question
As if city pols aren’t paranoid enough! The forces powering the messages that will determine if school board members remain elected by voters or selected
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