2015 May news highlights: The concept began with former State Rep. Auden Grogins, now on the state bench, and has continued with her State House
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February 2015 News Highlights
— Just two years after he was serenaded for his public service following a Democratic primary loss, Ed Gomes returned to the State Senate on
Read more2015 News Highlights, Ganim Apologizes In January
January 1, 2015 started with a political bang. Former Mayor Joe Ganim publicly apologized for the first time in an East End church that he
Read moreLee Examines City’s Power Point Numbers On Budget
Citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee who has mined city budget books for years shares his thoughts following the Ganim administration’s disclosure of a $20
Read moreVoter Turnout For Mayoral Election Runs About Even With Statewide Average, Ganim Eyes McLevy Green For Inaugural
Bridgeport’s general election turnout of 33.67 percent last week was about one point above the statewide average for municipal elections, according to statistics released by
Read moreGanim Receives More Than 50 Percent In Large Field, Torres Loses Council Seat
In his quest to regain the mayoralty, Joe Ganim also had a goal to secure more than 50 percent of the vote so no one
Read moreComeback Kid! Ganim Regains Mayoralty In Big Historic Fashion
It’s now mayor-elect Ganim. Former Mayor Joe Ganim has cemented his quest for voter redemption, handily winning back his old job, according to unofficial results.
Read moreEyes On Bridgeport Vote, Steady Turnout In Historic Election
Mid-point update: On a perfect day for voting, turnout is steady throughout most city precincts as more than 61,000 eligible electors will choose Bridgeport’s next
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