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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Tag: Mary McBride-Lee
Read: Public Safety Task Force Recommendations
A community committee formed by City Council President Aidee Nieves and Councilman Scott Burns has offered recommendations in a report that includes community policing foot
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As Promised, Chief Garcia Shuffles Police Assignments, Councilman Newton Wants Answers
Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia on Wednesday announced a shakeup in the ranks that includes senior officials challenging her ascension to assistant chief prior to
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Despite Promotion, Sharpton No-Show For City March
From Mike Mayko, CT Post: But one person whose absence was prominent was the Rev. Al Sharpton. Just last Sunday his expected presence filled the
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Readying For Rev. Al’s Peace March
City ministers Mary McBride-Lee, a city council member and Herron Gaston, assistant chief administrative officer, have invited Rev. Al Sharpton for a peace march “Taking
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Ganim Embraces Obama’s Call To Action Against Police Brutality
News release from Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ganim signed the Obama Foundation pledge which calls for a commitment to action by mayors and other community leaders
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Screech! City Council Delivers Its First Virtual Meeting In History
Dog barking, ear-splitting echo chamber, City Council members talking over one another (what else is new), Bridgeport’s legislative body conducted its first video/telephonic meeting in
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Nieves Sets City Council Committee Appointments
City Council President Aidee Nieves has made assignments to key committees where the primary work is done on the legislative body. The first two names
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