Tom Foley, the 2010 Republican candidate for governor who lost a squeaker to Democrat Dan Malloy, announced an exploratory committee for governor today at the Burroughs Community Center in Black Rock declaring Malloy’s policies as governor hurt cities such as Bridgeport. “The failure of the governor’s agenda falls hardest on the residents of cities such […]
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Holy Foley! Republican Announces Exploratory Committee For Governor In Bridgeport
September 10th, 2013 · 7 Comments · News and Events, State Politics
Tags: Burroughs Community Center·Dan Malloy·David Walker·George Bush·John McKinney·Tom Foley
Political Action Group Weighs Candidate Support At Forum
August 20th, 2013 · 12 Comments · City Council, City Politics, Education, Library, News and Events, State Politics
School board civility, closing the achievement gap and reducing conflicts of interest in government were all themes touched on at a public forum Monday night at the Bridgeport Public Library hosted by the political action group Citizens Working For A Better Bridgeport that invited candidates for Board of Education and City Council to speak about […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Brandon Clark·Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport·David Hennessey·David Walker·Howard Gardner·Jack Hennessy·John McKinney·Katie Bukovsky·Phil Blagys·Rick Torres·Simon Castillo·Steven Stafstrom·Sue Brannelly
Musto, In Minority, Supports Photo Release Of Slaughtered Sandy Hook Kids, Malloy: Families Have A Right To Grieve In Private
June 6th, 2013 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Parents do not want images of their massacred Sandy Hook children splattered all over the Internet. Early Wednesday morning the State Senate and House voted overwhelmingly to block public disclosure of images from the Newtown slaughter. The Senate voted 33-2 to approve the bill. State Senator Anthony Musto was one of two senators to vote […]
Government Reform Bill Dormant, But Not Going Away–Sharkey Wimps Out
May 31st, 2013 · 16 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, State Politics
It must be frustrating for lawmakers to know they have the support to pass their legislative proposals, but they will not be brought to a vote. Such is the case with State Rep. Jack Hennessy. As the state legislative session winds down with just days left Hennessy’s government reform bill to enforce the Bridgeport City […]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Brendan Sharkey·Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport·David Walker·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·John McKinney
Want To Get Involved? Election Forum Set For Monday
August 16th, 2013 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, Education, Library, News and Events
All the candidates are now set for a September 10 Democratic primary that features a citywide race for Board of Education and four district contests for City Council. The political action group Citizens Working For A Better Bridgeport (CW4BB) will conduct a public forum on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Bridgeport Public Library, 925 […]
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Tags: Aidee Nieves·Andre Baker·Angel DePara·Auden Grogins·Bob Halstead·Brandon Clark·Carlos Silva·Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport·David Hennessey·Howard Gardner·John McKinney·John Olson·Katie Bukovsky·Lydia Martinez·M. Evette Brantley·Maria Valle·Milta Feliciano·Simon Castillo·Trish Swain·Warren Blunt