Mary-Jane Foster, 2011 mayoral candidate weighing another run this year, wants a copy of Mayor Bill Finch’s holiday card list mailed to a select group of party insiders, businesses and neighborhood leaders featuring a photo of the mayor and his family taken with President Obama during his Bridgeport campaign stop for Governor Dan Malloy in […]
Entries Tagged as 'Pleasure Beach'
What Say You, Political Swami?
December 29th, 2014 · 19 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, Development and Zoning, Education
We’re on the cusp of 2015, so that can mean only one thing: time to reach deep into your crystal ball to puke up predictions.
Tags: Andres Ayala·Auden Grogins·Bass Pro Shops·Bill Finch·Enrique Torres·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Ken Moales·Mary-Jane Foster·Pleasure Beach
Vroom! Malloy Appoints Andres Ayala Motor Vehicle Chief
December 22nd, 2014 · 22 Comments · City Politics, Development and Zoning, Education, News and Events, State Politics
During the campaign trail for a second four-year term, Governor Dan Malloy said one of his goals was naming Hispanics to leadership positions in his administration. On Monday Malloy announced he will tap Bridgeport State Senator Andres Ayala as commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. So instead of taking the oath of office for […]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·CT Post·Dan Malloy·Hartford Courant·Pleasure Beach·Steelpointe Harbor
Big Fish–Business Community Reels In Bass Pro Founder For Annual Dinner
November 25th, 2014 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Skeptics have been waiting for concrete proof Bass Pro Shops is happening. The concrete has started. As trucks have begun to pour concrete footings for construction of Bass Pro on the Steelpointe Harbor redevelopment area, the mega outdoor retailer’s founder and chief executive Johnny Morris will be in Bridgeport December 11 as the featured speaker […]
Tags: Bass Pro Shops·Lenny Paoletta·Pleasure Beach·Robert Christoph·Steelpointe Harbor
Bridgeport Unveils ‘Better Every Day’ Campaign Sans Finch
November 17th, 2014 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Enlisting a contractor to share the story of “Bridgeport getting better every day,” the city has launched a $250,000 marketing campaign under the direction of Communications Director Brett Broesder to highlight city progress on television, radio and websites into the new year. Mayor Bill Finch, seeking reelection in 2015, will not appear in the campaign. […]
Tags: Bijou Square·Bill Finch·Brett Broesder·David Kooris·Pleasure Beach·Steelpointe Harbor
Load Up The U-Haul, David Daniels Moving Back To City
January 7th, 2015 · 15 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, Development and Zoning, Law Enforcement, News and Events
Retired Police Lieutenant David Daniels, considering a run for mayor, was honored by Mayor Bill Finch Monday night at the start of the City Council meeting for his long service to the city. The mayor’s proclamation noted that Daniels resides in Hamden. But no, Daniels corrected the mayor, I’m a Bridgeport resident again. Well almost, […]
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Tags: Bass Pro Shops·Bill Finch·Brett Broesder·David Daniels·Pleasure Beach·Steelpointe Harbor