West Side City Councilwoman Evette Brantley proclaimed the other day she will not vote for a budget this year that includes a tax increase. In
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Hennessy Adds “Grandfathering” Amendment To Bill Banning City Employees From Serving On Council–Councilman Olson Supports It
UPDATE: State Rep. Jack Hennessy’s bill, though courageous to reformers who seek state law enforcing the Bridgeport City Charter’s prohibition on city employees sitting on
Read moreAny City Council Members Vulnerable?
Former City Councilman big “Mojo” Ralph Mojica, a regular OIB contributor, announced in a post he’s seriously considering running for his old legislative seat that
Read moreLook, Don’t Touch–Council Approves Adult Entertainment Ordinance
Supporters of the resilient effort to pass an ordinance regulating strip bars in the city got their wish Monday night, albeit a watered-down version, as
Read moreMayor Celebrates New Knowlton Park
From Mayor Finch: Residents and local officials (on Saturday) joined Mayor Bill Finch for the official opening of the first phase of the new Knowlton
Read moreThe Marshall Stipend Plan
City financial watchdog John Marshall Lee shares the latest letter he sent to all 20 members of the City Council, questioning the information extended to
Read moreNewton Wins Stunning Endorsement For State Senate–“Redemption Is Upon Us”–Faces Primary
Former State Senator Ernie Newton Monday night continued his comeback from a federal corruption conviction seven years ago to claim the Democratic endorsement for the State
Read moreMayor Launches Park City Celebration
UPDATE: From Mayor Finch The sounds of salsa filled the air at Washington Park today as Mayor Bill Finch joined hundreds of East Side residents
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