The City Council’s Budget And Appropriations Committee on Saturday, after a long day’s journey into the night, voted to halve Mayor Joe Ganim’s proposed tax
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Tag: Michael DeFilippo
Councilman DeFilippo On Package Store Approval: It’s Go Time
Talk about raising City Councilman Michael DeFilippo’s spirits. From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: More than three years after his new North End liquor store was
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Ganim Prepares Budget Rollout In Campaign Season
Is it good or bad karma to release the city budget on April Fools’ Day? Historically mayors submit budget proposals to the City Council the
Read moreDeFilippo Toasts Booze Decision Pending Zoning Appeal
City zoners raised City Councilman Michael DeFilippo’s spirits in July when they halved the distance between liquor stores and schools, daycare facilities, hospitals and churches to 750
Read moreCity Council Approves Newton’s Hire Local Ordinance
By a 17-2 vote, the Bridgeport City Council Monday night approved an ordinance submitted by East End councilor Ernie Newton that urges developers seeking City
Read moreCouncil To Vote On Resident Employment Ordinance
UPDATE: Newton ordinance passes 17-2. Council members AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia and Michael DeFilippo no votes. The Bridgeport City Council Monday night will take up a resolution
Read moreZoners Raise DeFilippo’s Spirits
As CT Post reporter Brian Lockhart notes, persistence has paid off for City Councilman Michael DeFilippo’s quest for a booze zoning change. He had to
Read moreA City Council General Election In The North End (Finally) Arrives, Herron And DeFilippo Win
UPDATE: Herron and DeFilippo victorious. Hi there, how are ya? There’s a general election for City Council on Tuesday (today) in the North End 133rd
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