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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How Will City Council Members Deal With Wanda Simmons’ Anti-Vax Fixation
In two months a new City Council will be seated with at least four new members, including East End activist Wanda Simmons who brings lingering
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Will Bridgeport Light Up Like Broadway? Hartford HealthCare’s “Illuminated” Sign Proposal Atop St. V’s Draws Residential Fire, Zoning Change Sought For Sign Approval
UPDATE: P&Z continued the matter to next month based on HHC request. Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez shines a light on Hartford HealthCare’s land
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Examining Ganim’s Reelection Chances Midterm–A Mixed Bag For 2023 Campaign
Two years ago Mayor Joe Ganim eked out a primary win scare over State Senator Marilyn Moore who won the walk-in vote total, crushed under
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Primary Winners: Nieves, Valle, Pereira, Gen Now–Losers: Lydia, Ricci
It was a night of take that! A night of surprises. A night of a little bit of everything with a lot on the line.
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City Council President Aidee Nieves Rolls To Huge Primary Win, Insurgents Make Gains On Legislative Body, Recounts In Two Districts
City Council President Aidee Nieves and district partner Maria Valle steamrolled the handpicked candidates of City Clerk Lydia Martinez mounting mighty numbers for both the
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A Holy War Engulfs East Side Politics: Lydia Versus Aidee, City Council Presidency On The Line
Some days City Council President Aidee Nieves may feel a me-against-the-world political reckoning given she’s been placed on notice by City Clerk Lydia Martinez she
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Here Ya Go: Sample Ballots For All September 14 Primary Races
On September 14 Republicans will host citywide races for Board of Education and city sheriff positions while Democrats features eight primaries in ten City Council
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