If they secure 2,245 certified signatures from registered Democrats in Bridgeport, three petitioners will wage a September 12 primary for Board of Education against endorsed candidates Hernan Illingworth, Jessica Martinez and Chaila Robinson. JoAnn Kennedy and 138th Town Committee members Helen Losak and Eric Stewart-Alicea who are aligned with school board member Maria Pereira will […]
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Dems Endorse Municipal Candidates, City Council Primaries Loom
July 24th, 2017 · 29 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
Get set for a bunch of primaries for City Council, possibly 9 of 10 districts. The Democratic Town Committee Monday night at Testo’s Restaurant endorsed candidates for Board of Education, city sheriff and the 10 districts encompassing the legislative body on a day its leader Tom McCarthy announced he’s not seeking reelection to his seat in […]
Tags: Aidee Nieves·Alfredo Castillo·AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia·Anderson Ayala·Bob Keeley·Chaila Robinson·Denese Taylor-Moye·Dennis Scinto·Eneida Martinez-Walker·Ernie Newton·Hector Diaz·Hernan Illingworth·Jack Banta·Jessica Martinez·Jim Holloway·Joe Ganim·John Weldon·Jose Casco·Kevin McSpirit·M. Evette Brantley·Maria Pereira·Maria Valle·Maria Zambrano·Mario Testa·Michelle Lyons·Milta Feliciano·Pete Spain·Ralph Ford·Testo's Restaurant·Tom McCarthy
Pereira Backing Incumbent Challengers For City Council In Upper East Side
July 18th, 2017 · 34 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
One week from the Democratic Town Committee endorsement, 138th District Leader Maria Pereira is throwing her support behind Timothy Bassey and Michele Small to oppose Upper East Side incumbents Anthony Paoletto and Nessah Smith in a September primary.
Tags: Anthony Paoletto·Bill Finch·Charlie Stallworth·James Morton·Joe Ganim·Maria Pereira·Mario Testa·Michele Small·Nessah Smith·Testo's Restaurant·Timothy Bassey
Passion Politics, School Board Candidates Pitch Dems For Endorsement
July 8th, 2017 · 63 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education, News and Events
On July 24th, the 90-member Democratic Town Committee will endorse candidates for Board of Education. Two campaigners hoping to run together under the endorsement flag, Jessica Martinez and Chaila Robinson, have issued letters to party regulars seeking support. Under the rules governing state-mandated, minority party representation, no more than six Dems (for nine seats) can […]
Tags: Ben Walker·Chaila Robinson·Dennis Bradley·Jessica Martinez·Maria Pereira·Sacred Heart University
Retired Judge Lopez Shares Legal Insight Into Weldon School Board Seat, City Attorney Agrees, Six Seats Up For Grabs
July 6th, 2017 · 41 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education
Update: City Attorney R. Christopher Meyer on Thursday afternoon told OIB he agrees with the legal interpretation shared by Judge Lopez. “I have the utmost respect for Judge Lopez,” said Meyer. “I generally concur with her interpretation of the statute and will set forth a formal opinion within the next few days.” That opinion, he […]
Tags: Ben Walker·Carmen Lopez·Chris Meyer·Dennis Bradley·Joe Ganim·John Weldon·Kevin McSpirit·Maria Pereira·Mark Anastasi
School Board Challengers Hope The Primary Math Adds Up
August 2nd, 2017 · 10 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education, News and Events
In campaigns numbers speak volumes. Three challengers–JoAnn Kennedy, Eric Stewart-Alicea and Helen Losak–to the Democratic-endorsed Board of Education candidates have math on the mind in more ways than one, securing 2,245 certified signatures from registered Bridgeport Democrats to wage a citywide September 12 primary against Hernan Illingworth, Jessica Martinez and Chaila Robinson. They’re hustling in […]
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Tags: Chaila Robinson·Eric Stewart-Alicea·Helen Losak·Hernan Illingworth·Jessica Martinez·JoAnn Kennedy·Maria Pereira