Hispanics, by sheer numbers registered to vote in Bridgeport, are becoming a growing force in city elections. Both Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, the state’s chief elections official, and Sandi Ayala, Bridgeport’s Democratic Registrar of Voters, confirm Bridgeport has roughly 25,500 registered voters of Hispanic origin out of 69,963 total registered, approximately 36 […]
Entries Tagged as 'Ezequiel Santiago'
Hispanic Voters Power Influence By Numbers, Largest Registered Democratic Bloc
August 26th, 2013 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education
Tags: Alma Maya·Americo Santiago·Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Brandon Clark·Charlie Tisdale·Christina Ayala·David Hennessey·Denise Merrill·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Ezequiel Santiago·Howard Gardner·Katie Bukovsky·Lenny Paoletta·Mary Moran·Santa Ayala·Simon Castillo
When City Hall Is Listed As A Fundraiser, Joel Gonzalez Inquires
August 21st, 2013 · 6 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics
Former City Councilman Joel “Speedy” Gonzalez has a taste for reviewing campaign finance reports he claims contain dubious information provided by city political operatives. He’s attempting to turn a Democratic South End political organization into a cause célèbre with his filing of a campaign finance complaint. Joel represented this political district when he served on the […]
Tags: Americo Santiago·Ezequiel Santiago·Joel Gonzalez·José "Chico" Rivera·Leticia Colon·Mitch Robles·Ralph Mojica·Sly Salcedo
Pick Your Horse! City Council Primaries In Full Gear
August 13th, 2013 · 14 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, News and Events
Four weeks from today, September 10, Democratic primaries in four City Council districts will take place. Do voters care? The candidates do, or they had better if they want to prevail. Primaries for the city’s budget/legislative body will run largely below the radar of the citywide Democratic battle royal for Board of Education seats that […]
Tags: Aidee Nieves·Americo Santiago·Andres Ayala·Angel DePara·Bill Finch·Bob "Troll" Walsh·Bob Halstead·Carlos Silva·Dan Malloy·Ezequiel Santiago·John Olson·Lydia Martinez·M. Evette Brantley·Manny Moutinho·Maria Valle·Milta Feliciano·Sue Brannelly·Trish Swain·Warren Blunt
Does Candidate Diversity Matter In Elections?
August 6th, 2013 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education
Do ethnic politics matter anymore? How about politically correct ticket balancing between gender and race? Could this impact the school board election?
Tags: Alma Maya·Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Brandon Clark·Christina Ayala·David Hennessey·Ezequiel Santiago·Howard Gardner·Katie Bukovsky·Santa Ayala·Simon Castillo
Government Reform Bill Dormant, But Not Going Away–Sharkey Wimps Out
May 31st, 2013 · 16 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, State Politics
It must be frustrating for lawmakers to know they have the support to pass their legislative proposals, but they will not be brought to a vote. Such is the case with State Rep. Jack Hennessy. As the state legislative session winds down with just days left Hennessy’s government reform bill to enforce the Bridgeport City […]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Brendan Sharkey·Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport·David Walker·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·John McKinney
Wimpy Factor–CT Post Fillets City Legislators For Ducking Reform Bill
April 27th, 2013 · 8 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, News and Events
Profiles in courage go to Bridgeport State House members Jack Hennessy and Auden Grogins for trying to bring some reform to the City Council whose city employee members approve their own wages and benefits. It’s illegal for federal employees to serve in Congress. It’s illegal for state employees to serve in the state legislature. The […]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Charlie Stallworth·Christina Ayala·CT Post·Don Clemons·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy
The 2014 Election Cycle Underway, Debicella Snowballs Himes For Vail Trips
November 16th, 2013 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
We’ve officially segued into the gubernatorial election cycle that includes potentially hot state and federal legislative races. Bridgeport’s state legislative delegation has six State House members and two state senators, all Democrats. Plus, Democratic Registrar Sandi Ayala is up for reelection next year. Will she be endorsed by the party? Will she have a primary […]
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Tags: Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Charlie Stallworth·Christina Ayala·Dan Debicella·Don Clemons·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Jim Himes·Santa Ayala