The hiring of Shanda Scott as the city’s new victim services coordinator has drawn a sharp rebuke from City Councilman Jorge Cruz who asserts Hispanics are
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Judge Lopez: Wake Up! City Council Empowered To Create Charter Revision Commission
Good morning, good afternoon and good night. It’s as simple at that, declares retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez in an OIB commentary enlightening members
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City Council Confirms Housing/Hotel Phase For Steelpointe Harbor
File image, Steelpointe Harbor, June 2021. The City Council Monday night by a 14-5 vote approved a tax abatement for the next phase of the
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Steelpointe Harbor Housing/Hotel Proposal Backed By City Council Committee
A joint committee of the City Council Tuesday night approved by a 9-1 vote a tax abatement for the next phase of the Steelpointe Harbor
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City Council Committees To Consider Waterfront Development Plan
A special meeting of the City Council’s Joint Committee on Economic & Community Development & Environment and Contracts will take place on Tuesday, 6 p.m. to
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Nieves Wins Another Term As City Council President, Sets Committee Assignments–Weldon Remains School Board Chair
Running unopposed, Bridgeport’s first Latina City Council President Aidee Nieves Monday night was elected to serve another two years as leader of the legislative body.
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Unrig Coalition Endorsed Slate Of Candidates Win In 6 Of 7 Races
From Bridgeport Generation Now Votes: The Unrig Bridgeport Coalition‘s first-ever slate of endorsed candidates won elections in five city council races and one Board of
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Will New Faces Change City Council Machinations?
Barring a change in the political zeitgeist Nov. 2, four new members will officially join the 20-unit City Council in December. Many veterans of the
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