Last summer was the craziest election season in Connecticut’s largest city. Joe Ganim stormed back to make redemption history, upsetting Bill Finch in a September
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Newton Urges City Council To Cut Stipends, Hire Independent Financial Analyst
As a young music teacher in 1981, Ernie Newton was elected to the City Council and then named president of the legislative body by his
Read morePolitical Machine Or Sputtering Jalopy? Democratic Party Endorsement Often Overrated In Primary Battles
The facts speak to this as well covering Democratic Party endorsements in recent years for high profile races. For example: 0
Read moreDemocratic Political Leadership Shows Male-Dominated Gender Gap
Bridgeport’s Democratic Party is looking for a few good women in district leadership positions. On March 14, Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa, backed by Mayor
Read moreMario Wins Another Two Years, Ganim On Prez Election: Don’t Elect ‘Some Crazy On The Republican Side’
With his ally Mayor Joe Ganim in attendance, Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa Monday night overwhelmingly won another two-year term as party leader defeating newcomer
Read moreZoning War To Regulate Sale Of Spirits
Monday night update: At the request of attorney Chuck Willinger, the agenda item was deferred to the next meeting. Dozens of opposing package store owners
Read moreWhere Finch Failed, Ganim Honors University Of Bridgeport
So many items can lead a list of reasons Joe Ganim vanquished Bill Finch in last September’s Democratic primary. Among them was Finch’s fantastical grudge
Read moreCity Council Rejects Controversial Finch Labor Agreement
UPDATE: How they voted. Facing a mega budget deficit, at the urging of Mayor Joe Ganim, the Bridgeport City Council in a special meeting Wednesday
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