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 […]
Entries Tagged as '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
Tags: Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Charlie Stallworth·Christina Ayala·Dan Debicella·Don Clemons·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Jim Himes·Santa Ayala
Who Would Be Your City Council President? Examining The Council Conflict Issue
November 14th, 2013 · 42 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics
The City Council will have nine new members, among 20, sworn into office in December. They will choose a council president and presumably Tom McCarthy will have a leg up as he seeks another term as chief of the city’s budget and legislative body. McCarthy became council president following Bill Finch’s election as mayor in […]
Tags: AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia·Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob Halstead·Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport·David Walker·Denese Taylor-Moye·Howard Austin·Jack Banta·Jack Hennessy·Jim Holloway·Lydia Martinez·Mark Anastasi·Mary-Jane Foster·Michelle Lyons·Mike Marella·Milta Feliciano·Rich Paoletto·Rick Torres·Sue Brannelly·Tom McCarthy·Trish Swain
Sue Brannelly’s Opposition To “90-99 Percent” Of Her Constituents Urging City Council Reform
October 27th, 2013 · 47 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, Library, News and Events
At Wednesday night’s forum for City Council candidates in the 130th District, incumbent Democrat Sue Brannelly was trapped in one of those “uh oh” moments in the Black Rock Branch library when even her running partner Steven Stafstrom disagreed with her embrace of city employees serving on the City Council in violation of the City […]
Tags: Auden Grogins·Jack Hennessy·Mark Anastasi·Phil Blagys·Rick Torres·Steven Stafstrom·Sue Brannelly
Council Candidates Debate Taxes, Development, Conflicts Of Interest
October 23rd, 2013 · 13 Comments · City Council, City Politics, Library, News and Events
City Council candidates in the 130th District squared off Wednesday night for a spirited forum in the standing-room-only Black Rock Library conference room with Democratic incumbents Sue Brannelly and Steven Stafstrom emphasizing their efforts to reduce taxes in the mayor’s proposed budget, pushing for renovations of Black Rock School while Republicans Rick Torres and Phil Blagys […]
Tags: Auden Grogins·Jack Hennessy·John Ricci·John Soltis·John Stafstrom·Manny Moutinho·Marty McCarthy·Phil Blagys·Rick Torres·Steven Stafstrom·Sue Brannelly
Torres, Blagys: We Support The City Charter, Honor Will Of The People
October 9th, 2013 · 22 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, News and Events
Republican candidates for City Council Rick Torres and Phil Blagys share this commentary about eliminating conflicts of interest such as enforcing the City Charter that prohibits city employees from serving on the city’s legislative and budget-making body. A dubious loophole in state law, cited by City Attorney Mark Anastasi, defies the charter mandate. Interestingly, Democratic […]
Tags: Auden Grogins·Jack Hennessy·Mark Anastasi·Phil Blagys·Rick Torres·Steven Stafstrom·Sue Brannelly·Tom McCarthy
McCarthy Reelected Council President
December 2nd, 2013 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics
UPDATE: McCarthy wins another term as Council President. City politicians often leverage the oath of office to showcase old and new alliances. The 20-member legislative and budget authority as well as newly elected school board and city sheriffs were sworn in on Sunday. The new City Council assembled for its first meeting Monday night and […]
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Tags: AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia·Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob Halstead·Brendan Sharkey·Denese Taylor-Moye·Howard Austin·Jack Banta·Jack Hennessy·Jim Holloway·Lydia Martinez·Michelle Lyons·Mike Marella·Milta Feliciano·Rich Paoletto·Rick Torres·Sue Brannelly·Tom McCarthy·Trish Swain