Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez observes that the city’s legislative body must be an equal branch to the executive level. In Bridgeport, however, and
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The Nuances Of City Residency
A city ordinance requires municipal officials both elected and serving on boards to file residency forms every January with the Town Clerk’s Office validating their
Read more“Let It Go?” Nope–State Discrimination Agency Did It For Him
Did he drop the matter? Or was his complaint alleging religious discrimination dropped by a state agency? Yes, the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
Read moreWet Feet For Pete!
Who says City Councilman Pete Spain has no sense of humor? Check him out in Black Rock Day dunk tank.
Read moreCity Council Approves Budget With No Tax Increase–Education Advocates Cry Schools Shortchanged
UPDATE: see council budget changes here. The City Council by a 16-3 vote Monday night approved a city budget with no tax increase for the
Read moreLopez Files FOI Complaint Against City, Charging Violations At City Council Meeting
Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez on Friday filed a complaint with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission charging that a meeting on Tuesday by
Read moreA Report From The Trenches, WPCA Scrutiny Leads To Roar Of Reform
Sludge is a messy business in more ways than one. The Water Pollution Control Authority is charged with overseeing the city’s treatment and processing of
Read moreMayor To Submit Budget To Council
Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday is expected to submit his budget proposal to the City Council for the spending year starting July 1. It will
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