When it comes to bona fide residency, the Ayala family of political operatives could be a reality television series, be it State Senator Andres Ayala, his cousin outgoing State Rep. Christina or his uncle Tito, a former city councilman.
Entries Tagged as 'Joel Gonzalez'
Come On-A My House, Ayala House
November 30th, 2014 · 10 Comments · City Politics, News and Events
Tags: Alberto "Tito" Ayala·Andres Ayala·Brian Lockhart·Christina Ayala·CT Post·Joel Gonzalez
Speedy Gonzalez Races For State House
October 28th, 2014 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
No one can accuse former City Councilman Joel “Speedy” Gonzalez of lacking a sense of humor. Twenty years after he chopped off his trigger finger on the steps of the State Capitol to make a statement in support of gun control, he’s engaged in a long-shot political gunfight with Democratic incumbent Ezequiel Santiago for Connecticut’s […]
Tags: Americo Santiago·Bill Finch·Ezequiel Santiago·Joel Gonzalez
Speaking Of The South End, Help Us With This Survey
October 6th, 2014 · 2 Comments · City Politics, News and Events
South End community activist Andrew Martinez has shared a link to a community survey (anyone can participate) for issues regarding the neighborhood. According to Andrew, the information will be “analyzed and priority areas will then be identified.” He will present findings to candidates running for the State House seat that covers the district to comment […]
Speedy Gonzalez Urges Support Of Peace And Progress Line
October 1st, 2014 · 6 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
Former City Councilman Joel “Speedy” Gonzalez will appear on the November ballot as a petitioning candidate for Connecticut’s 130th State House seat occupied by Democrat Ezequiel Santiago. Winning the long-shot seat is not his ultimate goal. He’s looking to create an insurgent political party presence on the Peace and Progress line, as he shares in […]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Angel Reyes·Danny Roach·Ezequiel Santiago·Hector Diaz·Joel Gonzalez·John Slater·Maria Pereira·Maria Valle
Attention City Employees, Election For Civil Service Commissioner
August 6th, 2014 · 6 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Hey, there’s another election going on and the deadline to vote is this Friday. The resignation of Willie McBride as the city employee representative on the Civil Service Commission has triggered a vote among city employees to replace him.
Tags: Bill Finch·Charlie Carroll·Dwayne McBride·Joel Gonzalez·John Fabrizi·Val Sorrentino
Yeah Baby, Line Up To Pay Your Taxes
July 2nd, 2014 · No Comments · City Budget, News and Events
“Let me tell you how it will be, There’s one for you, nineteen for me, ‘Cause I’m the Taxman, Yeah, I’m the Taxman.”–George Harrison Who says Bridgeporters aren’t jonesing to pay their taxes?
State House Candidates Address Blight, Government Reform And Taxes
October 30th, 2014 · 1 Comment · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
A few weeks ago South End activist and demographics guru Andrew Martinez conducted an online survey that received more than 80 responses with approximately 35 being South End residents. Based on responses from South End residents, Martinez identified three priority areas: Blight, Governance (transparency, conflicts of interest) and Taxes. The candidates running for the 130th […]
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Tags: Ezequiel Santiago·Joel Gonzalez