John Fabrizi and Bill Finch are quintessential city politicians in the right place at the right time. Fabs, the City Council president, replaced Joe Ganim as mayor when Joe resigned in April of 2003 following his conviction on federal corruption charges. Finch, the state senator, succeeded Fabs as mayor when Democratic party operatives feared Fabs […]
Entries Tagged as 'Mary-Jane Foster'
Fabrizi Versus Finch–Can Fabs Raise The Money For A Comeback?
March 24th, 2014 · 23 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Development and Zoning, Education
Tags: Bass Pro Shops·Bill Finch·Chris Caruso·CT Post·Dan Malloy·Dan Tepfer·General Electric·Harding High School·Joe Ganim·John Fabrizi·John Gomes·Mary-Jane Foster·Rick Torres·University of Bridgeport
Foster: Democracy, Rule Of Law Matter, Applauds Park Board Decision
February 24th, 2014 · 40 Comments · City Council, Development and Zoning
Mary-Jane Foster, 2011 mayoral candidate, writes in a commentary “The turmoil surrounding Mayor Finch’s proposed solar panel farm in Seaside Park is notable and deserves further attention both by the CT Post and Bridgeport residents. As a relative matter this is an earthquake of measurable note on the Richter scale.” Full commentary follows:
Moore Versus Musto For State Senate
February 5th, 2014 · 29 Comments · City Politics, News and Events
A fundraiser for Democratic candidate for State Senate Marilyn Moore will take place on Monday 5 p.m. at Miss Thelma’s Restaurant, 140 Fairfield Avenue. Moore is challenging incumbent Anthony Musto in an August primary. Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial covers all of Trumbull and portions of Bridgeport and Monroe.
Tags: Anthony Musto·Bob "Troll" Walsh·Marilyn Moore·Mary-Jane Foster
West Side Throwdown Set As Town Committee Battles Shape Up
February 3rd, 2014 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
With seven district primaries possible throughout the city, one slate for Democratic Town Committee has qualified for a March 4 primary on the West Side and already has a Facebook page in a showdown against a veteran slate of campaigners. This will be a mighty fight.
Tags: Bill Finch·Bob Halstead·Howard Gardner·John Olson·Lisa "Honey" Parziale·M. Evette Brantley·Mary-Jane Foster·Trish Swain
Game On! Moore Versus Musto For State Senate, Foster Care For Moore
January 12th, 2014 · 43 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Political activist Marilyn Moore has filed a candidate committee for State Senate setting up a rematch of her 2008 Democratic primary with Anthony Musto who occupies the city-suburban district. Moore has built an intriguing early coalition that includes former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh as her treasurer and 2011 mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster as deputy […]
Tags: Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob "Troll" Walsh·Ed Gomes·Jack Hennessy·Marilyn Moore·Mary-Jane Foster·Nancy DiNardo·Rob Russo·Tom McCarthy
Turkey, Beaver, Squirrel Cacciatore, Let’s Eat–A Salute To Wilderness Warrior Joe Haines
November 28th, 2013 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport
What’s on your plate, turkey, squirrel, beaver, tofu? A blissful Thanksgiving to all my OIB friends, as well as to those in the community less fortunate. Your readership and friendship is much appreciated. Below is OIB’s annual salute to Bridgeport native and wilderness warrior Joe Haines, a feature I wrote for Connecticut Magazine several years […]
Tags: Connecticut Magazine·Jack McGregor·Joe Haines·Mary-Jane Foster
Governor To Deliver UB Commencement–Will Finch Show?
April 10th, 2014 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Education, News and Events
Governor Dan Malloy will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the University of Bridgeport’s graduation exercises on Saturday May 10 at Webster Bank Arena. Will Mayor Bill Finch put aside his myopic opposition to UB and make an appearance?
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Tags: Bill Finch·Dan Malloy·Gathering of the Vibes·Mary-Jane Foster·Neil Salonen·University of Bridgeport