As Ed Gomes and Steve Stafstrom prepare to enter the Connecticut legislature in mid session, fresh off special election wins, supporters of a government reform bill have picked up two allies in the ongoing effort to enforce the City Charter prohibiting city employees from serving on the City Council.
Entries Tagged as 'Chris Rosario'
Gomes, Stafstrom Support Government Reform Bill
February 26th, 2015 · 32 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, State Politics
Tags: Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Bill Finch·Chris Rosario·Ed Gomes·Jack Hennessy·Marilyn Moore·Mark Anastasi·Steven Stafstrom·Tom McCarthy
Rosario Honors Infantry Regiment
February 1st, 2015 · 4 Comments · News and Events
A public hearing for State Representative Chris Rosario’s proposed bill HB6336, An Act Naming A Portion Of East Main Street In Bridgeport After The 65th Infantry Regiment, “The Borinqueneers” will take place Friday, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 1E of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
Tags: Chris Rosario
Bucks For Bridgeport
January 30th, 2015 · 6 Comments · News and Events
News release from city’s State House delegation: Representatives Andre Baker (D-124th), Charlie Stallworth (D-126th), Jack Hennessy (D-127th), Christopher Rosario (D-128th) and Ezequiel Santiago (D-130th) are pleased to announce Bridgeport received a substantial amount of funding for projects across the city. The funds were approved by the State Bond Commission on Friday, January 29, 2015.
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Dan Malloy·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy
Will New State Rep. Rosario Enter Special Election For State Senate?
January 9th, 2015 · 21 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
As potential candidates await the scheduling of a special election to fill the State Senate seat of Andres Ayala, the new Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner, newly sworn in State Rep. Chris Rosario is pondering a run for the seat. Rosario says “I am weighing my options. It is an honor to be mentioned as […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Carolyn Vermont·Chris Rosario·Christina Ayala·Don Clemons·Ed Gomes·Ken Moales·Richard DeJesus
Chris Rosario Joins State House
January 7th, 2015 · 2 Comments · News and Events
News release from Alberto Negron, House Democrats: Christopher Rosario (D-Bridgeport) was officially sworn in as the State Representative from the 128th House District. Secretary of the State Denise Merrill presided over the morning ceremony in the State Capitol.
Malloy To Emphasize Transportation, Bigger Middle Class
January 7th, 2015 · 2 Comments · News and Events
Governor Dan Malloy will deliver his inaugural address today while the General Assembly convenes for a new legislative session including new local faces State Senator Marilyn Moore, State Representative Andre Baker and State Representative Chris Rosario. Excerpts from speech. Today marks a new chapter. A chapter in a story that began long before any of […]
City Council Welcomes New Members, Melanie Jackson And Jose Casco
March 2nd, 2015 · 2 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, News and Events
By unanimous vote, the Bridgeport City Council Monday night filled two Democratic vacancies on the budget and legislative body, both relatively new faces in city politics, Jose Casco to fill the 136th District East Side seat of Ricky DeJesus and Melanie Jackson to replace the 138th Upper East Side vacancy of veteran member Richard Paoletto.
[Read more →]
Tags: Bill Finch·Chris Rosario·Enrique Torres·Jose Casco·Leticia Colon·Melanie Jackson·Mike Marella·Rich Paoletto·Richard DeJesus·Scott Hughes·Tom McCarthy