Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday announced a series of personnel decisions elevating Police Captain Rebeca Garcia to assistant chief, making her second in command of
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Tag: John Gomes
For John Gomes, The Cigar That Almost Wasn’t
Little things mean a lot in city politics, including celebrations. Tuesday evening Deputy Chief Administrative Officer John Gomes, who’s been through a number of political
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Ganim: Let’s Get Started–Opens Downtown Campaign Headquarters Seeking another Term
Four years ago Joe Ganim was on the campaign hunt for his old job, fixing a fence in a high crime public housing area to
Read moreIn Fundraising Push, Ganim Campaign For Governor Raises More Than $500K
Mayor Joe Ganim’s campaign for governor has raised a total of $524,661 with $335,569 cash on hand, according to the latest finance report filed with
Read moreGanim, John Gomes Crow At Red Rooster Fundraiser
Did your checkbook crow at the Red Rooster Thursday night? Deputy Chief Administrative Officer John Gomes hosted Mayor Joe Ganim’s latest fundraiser for governor at
Read moreEx Assistant Chief Nardozzi Sues City For Illegal Termination, Claims Deal Between Union And Mayor
James Nardozzi was hired as assistant chief under Mayor Bill Finch to reel in overtime and then was booted by Mayor Joe Ganim because Nardozzi
Read moreBalletto’s Ballet–Testa Fundraiser Hauls in $43K, $10K Donated To State Party
When Bridgeport Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa hosted a fundraiser in November at his Madison Avenue restaurant it was billed as a general election rally
Read moreBalancing Police Overtime Bucks
It’s the brutal reality of police department finances: keep overtime down. Well, until a major crime event occurs and city leaders must balance public outcry
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