Unless you’re passionate about numbers, statistics, line items, surpluses, deficits and more, analyzing a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report can cause eyes to glaze over quickly. Fire up the espresso machine! City fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee has arguably spent more time than anyone else on the planet reviewing Bridgeport government financials as a civilian taxpayer. […]
Entries Tagged as 'Fleeta Hudson'
Have You Read The Audit?
February 19th, 2015 · 5 Comments · City Budget, City Council, News and Events
Tags: Anne Kelly-Lenz·CT Post·Fleeta Hudson·John Marshall Lee·Tom McCarthy
When The Dog Barks, Does The City Council Listen?
November 18th, 2014 · 6 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council
One thing about fiscal hound John Marshall Lee, he’s as dogged as they come trying to reach the 20-member City Council that approves the city budget and ordinances, among other matters. In his latest address to the councilors Monday night, Lee reminds them they are halfway through this term with an election on the horizon […]
Dems Endorse Three New School Board Candidates, Primary Possible
July 23rd, 2013 · 20 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, Education, News and Events
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 petition papers Tuesday (today) to try to secure signatures from five percent of registered Democrats to wage a September primary.
Tags: Aidee Nieves·AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia·Andre Baker·Angel DePara·Bill Finch·Bob Halstead·Bobby Simmons·Brandon Clark·Carlos Silva·Charlie Coviello·Danny Roach·Denese Taylor-Moye·Dennis Scinto·Ed Gomes·Eneida Martinez-Walker·Ernie Newton·Fleeta Hudson·Howard Austin·Howard Gardner·Jack Banta·Jasper McLevy·Jim Holloway·John Olson·Katie Bukovsky·Leticia Colon·Lisa "Honey" Parziale·Lydia Martinez·M. Evette Brantley·Manuel Ayala·Maria Valle·Mario Testa·Michelle Lyons·Mike Marella·Milta Feliciano·Mitch Robles·Paul Vallas·Rich Paoletto·Richard DeJesus·Simon Castillo·Steven Stafstrom·Sue Brannelly·Testo's Restaurant·Tom McCarthy·Tom Mulligan·Trish Swain·Warren Blunt
Finch, Other Elected Officials, Start New Terms
December 1st, 2011 · 4 Comments · City Council, News and Events
More than two dozen elected officials led by Mayor Bill Finch received the oath of office in City Council chambers Thursday night. Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen delivered the oath of office to Finch for his second term as Bridgeport’s 52nd mayor. Democratic Party Vice Chair Dorothy Guman administered the oath to City Clerk Fleeta Hudson while […]
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Finch To Receive Oath Of Office
November 30th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Mayor Bill Finch, City Clerk Fleeta Hudson and Town Clerk Alma Maya will receive the oath of office for new four-year terms Thursday, 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 45 Lyon Terrace. Nice to have job security!
What Will Queenie Do? What Will Alma Do? Political Positioning For 2015
December 10th, 2014 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics
Ooh, it was such a juicy rumor for the scandal sheet business, we couldn’t let this one go without fanning the flames. City Councilwoman Lydia Martinez, the city’s queen of absentee ballots, wants to lead the Town Clerk’s Office that oversees absentee ballots.
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Tags: Alma Maya·Fleeta Hudson·Lydia Martinez