On Tuesday, in addition to a citywide primary for Board of Education, Democratic primaries for City Council are on tap in four districts including the
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School Board Challenge Slate Issues Endorsements
The challenge slate for Board of Education has kicked out a lengthy list of endorsements that includes political operatives, education advocates, civil rights leaders and
Read moreState Report Encourages Ferry Relocation
After years of squabbling over location, the city and Captain Brian McAllister, president of the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company, are moving in the same
Read morePick Your Horse! City Council Primaries In Full Gear
Four weeks from today, September 10, Democratic primaries in four City Council districts will take place. Do voters care? The candidates do, or they had
Read moreThe Election Battle For Control Of The School Board
Connecticut’s most populous city rarely disappoints for the entertainment of it politics and perhaps never before in the history of the city has a race
Read moreHalstead Hopes For A West Side Garden Party, Challengers For City Council Incumbents
West Side City Council incumbents Evette Brantley and John Olson face a Democratic primary challenge in September from Bob Halstead and Trish Swain as all
Read moreThe Troll’s Guidelines For City Council Candidates
Former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh knows what it’s like grinding out wins, be it primary or general election, for City Council seats. He’s been
Read moreWas This A Driveway Drive Buy?
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Time was of the essence when the city scrapped competitive bidding rules and hired developer Manuel “Manny” Moutinho to build
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