Tuesday night’s Democratic convention in New Haven where Mayor Toni Harp was endorsed by acclamation was mellow compared to Bridgeport’s mercurial affair the night before. One night
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Dems Endorse Municipal Candidates, City Council Primaries Loom
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
Read moreA “Tired” McCarthy Rejects Reelection To City Council, Served As Head Of Body For 10 Years
Saying his new job as director of labor relations for the city of New Haven was a factor, City Council President Tom McCarthy announced on
Read morePereira Backing Incumbent Challengers For City Council In Upper East Side
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
Read moreMcCarthy Appointed Chief Of New Haven Labor Relations
It’s been nearly 18 months since he’s been on the public payroll, but City Council President Tom McCarthy is now the director of Labor Relations
Read moreWill They Ever Catch Up? Filling Board and Commission Vacancies
Bill Finch had this problem. Joe Ganim too. Whether effort for the task, administrative disorganization, lack of interest by the public to serve, background check
Read morePereira Decries Votes, Don’t Vote For Major Party School Board Candidates in November
School board member Maria Pereira, lamenting the 5-4 Lighthouse Program vote, dresses down the members who voted in favor, in this commentary. Wednesday, June 28,
Read moreGanim Rallies Supporters For Statewide Exploratory Campaign
Nearly 300 political supporters, friends, city employees and business leaders Thursday night attended Mayor Joe Ganim’s first fundraiser for his 2018 exploratory campaign for governor
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