This is a big political year for Mayor Joe Ganim in more ways than one. He needs budget stability in his second full year back in office after a challenging first year fiscally. He also must show progress to political leaders around the state as he positions for a potential statewide run in 2018. That […]
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Bridgeport’s Progress Key To Ganim’s Statewide Future
January 25th, 2017 · 20 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Budget, Development and Zoning, State Politics
Tags: Dan Malloy·Joe Ganim·John Rowland·Kevin Lembo·Mario Testa·Steelpointe Harbor·Tim Herbst
Ganim: City Is Rebounding
January 3rd, 2017 · 10 Comments · City Budget, Development and Zoning, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, News and Events
In a commentary that also appeared in the Connecticut Post, Mayor Joe Ganim highlights initiatives during his first year back in office. A year ago when my administration took office, Bridgeport was facing incredible challenges, including a large budget deficit, a state-mandated property revaluation, increasing crime, and a lack of widespread economic development. Today, thanks […]
Ganim Marks One-year Return To Office This Week, The Challenge Of Progress Versus Promise
November 27th, 2016 · 22 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics
On a chilly, wind-swept rainy night last December 1, Joe Ganim officially returned to office cementing a comeback that received national attention. More than 1,000 people filled the Klein Memorial Auditorium to witness Ganim’s oath of office and inaugural address to govern Connecticut’s largest city. Backed by family members Ganim spoke of redemption, second chances and restoring […]
Tags: Housatonic Community College·Joe Ganim·Klein Memorial Auditorium·Steelpointe Harbor
Credit Agency Affirms Bridgeport Bonds, Outlook ‘Stable’
November 15th, 2016 · 10 Comments · City Budget, Development and Zoning, News and Events
The credit rating agency Fitch on Tuesday affirmed an ‘A’ rating on a variety of municipal bonds with an outlook revised to stable from negative.
Tags: Av Harris·Joe Ganim·Steelpointe Harbor·University of Bridgeport
Cheers! Business Community And Beer Salute Mickey Herbert At Brewport
November 15th, 2016 · 4 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Nearly 200 business community members Monday night filled the Brewport Brewing Company, a former newspaper distribution center in the South End, to greet the new president and CEO of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council Mickey Herbert, one of the founders of the Bridgeport Bluefish, who replaced Paul Timpanelli following a nearly 30-year run. If you […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Bridgeport Bluefish·Jack McGregor·Joe Ganim·John Ratzenberger·Mary-Jane Foster·Mickey Herbert·Paul Timpanelli·Steelpointe Harbor·Webster Bank Arena
Development Chief Tom Gill Touts City Project Progress
October 26th, 2016 · 31 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
What’s the state of city development? OIB asked the Director of Economic Development Tom Gill for an update on ongoing projects, timeline and investment. They include the next phase of the Steel Point redevelopment area, housing and retail on the East Side and West End and an advancing mixed-use project that includes apartments, comedy club […]
Against The Odds, Rosario And Santiago Push For Bridgeport Casino
March 2nd, 2017 · 15 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Proponents of casino expansion in Bridgeport–irrespective of Connecticut’s two tribal nations joining forces for a third state casino in East Windsor to protect their interests from MGM Resorts International’s Springfield, Massachusetts enterprise–are not giving up, according to Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Rosario who says a bill to open up the gaming process will be heard […]
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