Successful mayors build relationships: with the business community, with the city council, state legislature and the governor. They maintain those relationships even when they want
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Finch Resigns, McCarthy Sworn In, Plus: Development News (for real)
Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, squeezed by political pressure and an electorate angry over unfulfilled promises, abruptly resigned today setting in motion a special election for
Read moreI Need Reminding, Plus: Tuition For Students
Memo to me: . Thank OIB readers for surpassing 15,000 page views in just two weeks of the new site. . Perform Google search for
Read moreBudget Blues And Idol Worship, Plus: Dodd And Finch On Housing
Vote for a tax increase? It’s a sticky question, especially when you’re running for public office on the heels of a budget vote. This is
Read moreFavorite Game In Town, Plus: Happy Bunny Rabbit
Hey all, happy bunny day. I’ll be around this weekend doing what I normally do–cooking! I’ll be checking in from time to time. See you
Read moreTight Vote Over Chair Fight
Update: Democratic Town Committee chair vote. After four ballots Mario Testa one vote short of chairmanship. Will report back soon. When you control the candy
Read moreWhy Finch Doesn’t Want Mario, Plus: “Strong-arm Tactics”
Note: The vote to select Bridgeport’s Democratic town chairman is scheduled for Tuesday night at Schwaben Hall on Horace Street. Should be a hoot! Predictions anyone? What
Read moreRob Russo’s Ride, Plus: Musical Chairs
State Senate-Elect Rob Russo, just off a huge win Tuesday night, will be sworn in Friday afternoon in Hartford by Republican Gov. Jodi Rell, breaking the
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