It sucks to lose a vote so close. You grind it out for a year to become chief executive to come up short 251 votes.
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Tag: Maria Pereira
Pereira’s AB Break-In Undercuts Gomes Campaign Narrative – Police Pereira Probe Underway
On Thursday morning City Councilwoman Maria Pereira, a supporter of mayoral candidate John Gomes, breached the vacated home of an elderly woman in search of
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How Long Will Gomes-Pereira Campaign Alliance Last?
Bridgeport politics for sure is a screwy wabbit, especially when hunting votes. City Councilwoman Maria Pereira was certainly an asset hustling signatures for John Gomes
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Mercurial Maria Pereira Endorses John Gomes For Mayor
The double-edged sword of Bridgeport politics, City Councilwoman Maria Pereira who for years swore off support for John Gomes has decided to endorse his candidacy
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Ganim, Pereira Usher In New East Side Library Branch
Here’s something you don’t see often, Mayor Joe Ganim and serial-critic City Councilwoman Maria Pereira sharing a light moment to celebrate the opening of the
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Rev. Smith Goes To City Hall Embracing Faith, Community Service And A Contrarian
City faith leader Sara Smith, senior minister of Bridgeport’s United Congregational Church, was overwhelmingly backed by City Council members Monday night to fill the vacated West
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For Marilyn Moore, Mayoral Campaign Defections Have Already Begun
Politics is nuttier than a jar full of Goobers. Here today, gone tomorrow, maybe even return. It’s a whiplashed breeding ground for mental illness. East
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City Council Approves Funding To Advance Key East End Development
A vital development in the East End that includes a grocery store, healthcare facility, pharmacy and jazz-themed restaurant was approved for a total $1 million
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