If 2009 is a barometer for this year’s general election for Board of Education and City Council seats, the turnout will be death valley. 0
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Joel Gonzalez’ “Pardon Me” Moment–A Life Of Drugs, Public Service And Redemption
Former City Councilman Joel “Speedy” Gonzalez shares this cathartic commentary about a life in the streets, selling drugs, reinventing himself and embracing redemption. He pukes
Read moreSchool Board Challenge Slate Seeks Primary, Aided By Working Families Party And Education Union
A coalition of political activists including the Connecticut Working Families Party and Bridgeport Education Association that represents city school teachers have fanned out across the
Read moreDems Endorse Three New School Board Candidates, Primary Possible
City Democrats Monday night endorsed three newcomers for Board of Education at a party convention at Testo’s Restaurant. A challenge slate is expected to pull
Read moreCandidates Lining Up For City Council And School Board
On Monday Democrats will meet at the party convention to endorse candidates for City Council and Board of Education at Testo’s Restaurant, the epicenter of
Read moreFord Dealership Leverages Threat Of Newton’s Council Run In Support Of Baker’s School Board Candidacy
Starting July 16, endorsements by major political parties for municipal office can take place. The reality is, for Democrats at least, those party preferences will
Read moreNewton Considers Run For City Council
Former State Senator Ernie Newton, the self-proclaimed Moses of his peeps, says he’s considering a run for the East End City Council seat he once
Read moreCity Councilman Andre Baker No Faker–Political Plans For The Voice Of Opposition?
To government reformers, Andre Baker is viewed as a sturdy, if lonely, voice on the City Council. Sometimes so lonely he’s one dissident voice among
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