Now three months into the budget year that began July 1, Mayor Bill Finch is trying to close an $8 million budget hole. He’s asking city unions to step up. Several of the unions, particularly the larger bargaining units, say they’ve given enough. A few of the smaller unions have agreed to concessions, but the [...]
Entries Tagged as 'CT Post'
Is The Mayor Giving Up Enough To Sway Unions?–Another Shooting–Give Us Some Good News
September 8th, 2010 · 13 Comments · City Budget, City Council, Events
Tags: Bill Finch·CT Post·Jim Himes
He’s Baaack! Moses Walks With Mayor
September 4th, 2010 · 25 Comments · City Politics, Cops
Hey everyone, enjoy Labor Day, the barbecue, the cocktails (not too many) and cursing your favorite punching-bag politicians.
The political season heats up after Labor Day on a local and statewide level. And one pol who recently returned from an involuntary vacation is mapping his comeback. What do you think of this? Former State Senator Ernie Newton, the [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·Charlie Coviello·CT Post·Ernie Newton·Joe Gaudett
The City’s Marketing Turbine, BAM! Plus: Mayor’s Buyback Program
September 3rd, 2010 · 45 Comments · City Council, Cops, Media, Political Analysis
I’m a broken record on this, a city such as Bridgeport must promote its assets, destination points, business successes. The strategy behind rolling out a campaign must also complement the creative presented to the public.
The city, in conjunction with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, has financed a three-month marketing campaign with most of the dough dedicated to [...]
Tags: Barnum Museum·Bill Finch·Bob Walsh·CT Post·Épernay Bistro·Gathering of the Vibes·Joe Gaudett·Two Boots
The State Of The Unions
September 1st, 2010 · 32 Comments · City Budget
Anyone read CT Post reporter Keila Torres’ piece on recent city hires? A snapshot:
More than 100 jobs were added to the municipal and Board of Education payrolls from January 2009 to June 2010, the same time period during which city unions were warned of massive layoffs if they did not grant concessions to help balance [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·CT Post
Remington Fire, Plus: This Way To The Wiener Line, Mayor Rescues Dog Cart
August 27th, 2010 · 102 Comments · Development
CT Post link re fire at old Remington plant
www.ctpost.com/news/article/After-another-Remington-fire-what-s-next-635609.php
Mayor Saves Dog House From City Pound
Okay, okay, turning this hotdog vendor into sausage has some of my friends thinking (they’re just as warped as me) hey how far is the state courthouse setback from the city sidewalk?
In other words, where does the city lose jurisdiction to the state? [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·CT Post·Nancy Hadley
Mayor: Take Back Our Neighborhoods, Plus: Himes’ District Traveling Show, And OIB One Million
August 25th, 2010 · 20 Comments · City Politics, Cops, Education, Events, State Politics
When crime becomes cranky, it’s difficult for any pol to manage. It can take on a life of its own. Mayor Bill Finch wants to show it’s a fight he’ll take on.
The mayor and Acting Police Chief Joe Gaudett scheduled a press conference today at 5:30 to share initiatives to combat the recent spike in [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·CT Post·Dan Debicella·Harding High School·Jim Himes·Joe Gaudett
Big Mac Defends Council Mates, Poising Your Vote, And Thespian Magic
August 2nd, 2010 · 34 Comments · City Council, Events
City Council President Tom McCarthy came to the defense of council members in how OIB has portrayed acceptance of free VIP passes to the Gathering of the Vibes, the annual hippie fest on the shores of Seaside Park.
Big Mac on Sunday told OIB that Vibes promoter Ken Hays has a contractual obligation to allow council members access to assess [...]
Tags: CT Post·Dan Malloy·Gathering of the Vibes·Hartford Courant·Ken Hays·Michael Fedele·Playhouse on the Green·Tom McCarthy