Update, includes Finch statement: On a day the state’s largest city turned out for president, voters defeated a ballot question and kept selection of school
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Bloomberg Donated $20K To PAC Financing Yes Vote On Ballot Question
Update, includes coverage from Pelto: Mike Bloomberg who enjoys mayoral control of New York City schools donated $20,000 to Residents For A Better Bridgeport, the
Read moreHistoric Spending To Influence Charter Question–The Fight To Control School Board
The Town of Bridgeport was incorporated in 1821. The City of Bridgeport incorporated in 1836. At no time in the history of Connecticut’s most populous
Read moreBridgeport Parents: Why I’m Voting Yes On Charter Question–Megabucks Spent On Ballot Effort
The education reform group Excel Bridgeport www.excelbridgeport.com has released its latest video featuring several city parents in support of a yes vote for the Nov.
Read moreHere Rhee Come! Kevin Johnson To Visit City For Education Forum–Students First Enters Ballot Question
Kevin Johnson, mayor of Sacramento, CA and husband of education reform advocate Michelle Rhee, will visit Bridgeport on Sunday as Mayor Bill Finch amps up
Read moreThe Fight To Select School Board Members Heats Up
An organization calling itself the Coalition to Protect Our Voting Rights consisting of education advocates, clergy and political operatives will kickoff a “Vote No” campaign Saturday, 1
Read moreThe War Over The Education Ballot Question–Who’s Right?
A diverse coalition of operatives including politicians, clergy, labor unions, civil and voting rights groups are forging an effort to defeat the Nov. 6 ballot
Read moreParents Rally At City Hall–Urge Yes Vote On Charter Question
Calling themselves “Parents 4 Progress, a coalition of city parents today conducted a rally in front of City Hall encouraging city voters to support a
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