Connecticut’s 128th State House District covers the East Side and Hollow. Republican Ethan Book, who’s at odds with party leadership, is challenging GOP-endorsed Luis Colon for the party nomination August 14 to face incumbent Democrat Chris Rosario in the general election. Book shares this piece on his perspective and background.
Entries Tagged as 'Chris Rosario'
Ethan Book Challenges GOP Endorsed Candidate In State House Primary
July 6th, 2018 · 3 Comments · City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Thousands Enjoy Barnum Festival Parade At Scenic Seaside Park
July 1st, 2018 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Thousands of beachgoers, residents and suburbanites lined Seaside Park on Sunday in scorching temperatures for the first-ever Barnum Festival Parade to march solely in the park named for the man who donated the waterfront gem to the city. For many spectators it was the first time they had ever seen the parade, exactly what organizers […]
Tags: Aidee Nieves·Anthony Paoletto·Chris Rosario·CT Post·Ezequiel Santiago·John Olson·Rich Deecken·Steve Stafstrom·William Tong
Hanks A Lot! Incumbent Stallworth Loses Endorsement To Insurgent Shante Hanks
May 23rd, 2018 · 12 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth has been beaten back twice in a matter of days. On Saturday his long-shot candidacy for lieutenant governor running with Democrat Guy Smith was derailed at the Democratic Party convention. Tuesday night he faced an immediate concern after members of the Democratic Town Committee in the State House district Stallworth has represented for […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Jim Himes·Joe Ganim·Maria Pereira·Paul Ganim·Santa Ayala·Shante Hanks·Steve Stafstrom·Testo's Restaurant
Not Going Away: MGM Casino Supporters Pledge To Continue Push
May 15th, 2018 · 2 Comments · City Politics, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
Government, business and neighborhood supporters of MGM’s proposal for a $675 million waterfront gaming destination gathered on Tuesday to reassert they will continue the battle for an open, competitive process during the January, 2019 legislative session.
Tags: Chris Rosario·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Mickey Herbert·Robert Christoph Jr.·Robert Christoph Sr.·Steve Stafstrom
State House Approves Gaming Bill, Advances To Senate
May 5th, 2018 · 24 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
By a 77-73 margin on Friday the State House approved a bill that allows an open, competitive process for a commercial casino in Connecticut that includes a $675 million waterfront gaming destination proposed by MGM. The bill now goes on to the State Senate in the last days of the legislative session. Even if it […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Steve Stafstrom·Uri Clinton
State Legislators Urge More City Funds For Schools
April 22nd, 2018 · 8 Comments · City Budget, City Council, Education
The battle for more bucks is on. Tuesday, 6 pm in City Council chambers education advocates will beseech the City Council to appropriate more dollars for the Board of Education. In advance of the public hearing, the city’s eight-member state legislative delegation that lobbies additional state dough is urging Mayor Joe Ganim and the council […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Ed Gomes·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Steve Stafstrom
City Receives Car Tax Reimbursement Money From State
April 11th, 2018 · 3 Comments · City Budget, News and Events
News release from city’s legislative delegation: The city of Bridgeport is slated to receive $3.1 million in supplemental car tax reimbursement money after the Bridgeport legislative delegation fought to secure the release of the funds from the state Office of Policy and Management.
Tags: Andre Baker·Chris Rosario·Ed Gomes·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Steve Stafstrom
Lamont Huge Statewide, Bradley Takes State Senate Primary, Stallworth Defeats Hanks In Tight Race
August 15th, 2018 · 62 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
On a night Ned Lamont crushed Mayor Joe Ganim in the Democratic primary for governor, unofficial returns show Ganim winning Bridgeport in many city precincts but Lamont taking higher tax areas such as Black Rock and the North End. Dennis Bradley is the unofficial winner over Aaron Turner for State Senate 2,989 to 2,467 while incumbent Charlie Stallworth […]
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Tags: Aaron Turner·Casimir Mizera·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Dennis Bradley·Ethan Book·Joe Ganim·John Rodriguez·Ned Lamont·Shante Hanks