Charlie Tisdale is a significant figure in Bridgeport, both in and out of city politics. He was a Harding High School quarterback. As a candidate
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Terri Pontillo, Sister Of Former Mayor John Mandanici
Bold, caring, passionate. Terri Pontillo, just liker her brother John Mandanici who served as mayor from 1975-81, was an engaging personality active in city politics
Read moreBill Seres, Mayor For 55 Days
In Bridgeport political life Bill Seres was a footnote, known as the 55-day mayor, but his fuller life was much much richer than that. He
Read moreTraffic Solution: Tunnel From Bridgeport To Long Island
Back in the 1970s then-Mayor John Mandanici opined a solution for quicker access to Long Island that was met with incredulity: an underwater tunnel. A
Read moreGilberto Hernandez, Political Leader, City Councilman And Mayoral Aide
Whatever occurred in Democratic politics in the city the past 50 years, East Side District Leader Gilberto Hernandez was always a player at the table.
Read moreDoes It Matter Where They Live? 30 Percent Of Uniformed Services Reside In City
About 30 percent of Bridgeport’s 702 public safety officers reside in the city, according to statistics provided by the city for members of police and
Read moreThe Trefz Touch: ‘Damn It, Ernie, You Can Have My (Bleeping) Tootsie Roll Too’
When it came to the art of negotiation, Bridgeport business leader Ernie Trefz was a marvel. Almost everything with Ernie who died Saturday morning was
Read moreBuild A Statue Of Margaret Morton
Controversy abounded about the statue relocation of engineering pioneer Lewis Latimer that seems to be resolved by Mayor Joe Ganim declaring Thursday it will continue
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