John Gomes He was a candidate for mayor in 2011, then dropped out to support Mary-Jane Foster who lost a Democratic primary to then Mayor
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Tag: Joe Ganim
As Marcus Brown Prepares For State House, Gay Rights Pioneer Joe Grabarz Buoyed Calmer Seas
When he receives the oath of office in January representing Connecticut’s primarily North End 127th Assembly District, City Councilman Marcus Brown will enter as an
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A Look Back: 2021 Interview With Mario Testa
Mario Testa with Mayor Joe Ganim. June 2021: Will the legend of Mario Testa ever measure up to the perception of power? He’s rather bemused
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Construction Of Starbucks Store On West Side Advances
A third Starbucks location in the city is scheduled to open in the spring adjoining the newly availed O’Reilly Auto Parts store at Fairfield Avenue
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Amid Hiring Controversies, School Board Chair John Weldon Resigns Seat
John Weldon and Joe Sokolovic Board of Education Chair John Weldon has resigned his seat following a maelstrom over the search for a new superintendent
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Police Chief Job Was Always Porter’s To Lose
Once Mayor Joe Ganim received the names of three finalists for top cop, helmed by the International Associations of Chiefs of Police, retired Captain Roderick
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Going Out The Door, Garcia Whines The Sour Grapes Of “Politics”
Outgoing Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia cites “politics” as the reason she was passed over for the permanent position. She’s right, but not in the
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Watch: Ganim Introduces Chief Porter
News release from Mayor’s Office: Today, Mayor Ganim announced new leadership in the Bridgeport Police Department. Following an extensive search and selection process that was led
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