State Reps Jack Hennessy and Charlie Stallworth announced on Friday state bonding money awards for flood control in the North End and investment in the East Side library branch.
Entries Categorized as 'Library'
Hennessy: Money For North End Flood Control, Stallworth: Dough For East Side Library
May 12th, 2017 · 6 Comments · Development and Zoning, Library, News and Events
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Dan Malloy·Ed Gomes·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Steven Stafstrom
City Council Members Encouraged To Dig For Dollars
April 26th, 2017 · No Comments · City Budget, Education, Library, News and Events
Citizen budget scrutineer John Marshall Lee was among the speakers at the public hearing for the proposed school board and library budgets. From Lee: Budget and Appropriation members and other Council members in attendance I speak to you to ask for full support of the Board of Education and Library budget presentations. As you heard […]
Tags: John Marshall Lee
Examining The Library Board’s Independence, Positive Or Negative?
December 27th, 2016 · 11 Comments · City Council, Library, News and Events
Does the Library Board operate with too much autonomy? Or does the independence free it prudently from political intrusion?
Hughes Sues For Library Job
November 17th, 2016 · 34 Comments · Library, News and Events
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Was City Librarian Scott Hughes, one of the few black department heads, fired over his political involvement? Or did his political ambitions hurt his job performance? Those questions are heading for state Superior Court.
Budget-stressed City Seeks Financial Guidance
October 29th, 2016 · 97 Comments · City Budget, City Council, Library, News and Events
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 stability.
Tags: Brian Lockhart·Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport·CT Post·David Walker·Ed Gomes·Joe Ganim·John Marshall Lee·Ken Flatto·Marilyn Moore·Phil Blagys·Steven Stafstrom
Civil, Gracious Tone At Moore-Hammers State Senate Forum
October 28th, 2016 · 19 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Library, News and Events, State Politics
Here’s a novel approach to this caustic presidential cycle: civility in a State Senate forum. Thursday night incumbent Democrat Marilyn Moore and her Republican challenger Elaine Hammers squared off in a forum (video above) at the North End Library hosted by the Connecticut AARP and Greater Bridgeport Latino Network addressing tolls, health care for seniors, […]
Tags: Marilyn Moore
City Council To Take Up Library Board Appointments
December 2nd, 2016 · 21 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, Library, News and Events
Some Library Board members who recently checked out director Scott Hughes for the unemployment line are scheduled for reappointment Monday night, according to the City Council agenda.
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Tags: Klein Memorial Auditorium·Scott Hughes