State Rep. Charlie Stallworth has been beaten back twice in a matter of days. On Saturday his long-shot candidacy for lieutenant governor running with Democrat Guy Smith was derailed at the Democratic Party convention. Tuesday night he faced an immediate concern after members of the Democratic Town Committee in the State House district Stallworth has represented for […]
Entries Tagged as 'Steve Stafstrom'
Hanks A Lot! Incumbent Stallworth Loses Endorsement To Insurgent Shante Hanks
May 23rd, 2018 · 12 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Jim Himes·Joe Ganim·Maria Pereira·Paul Ganim·Santa Ayala·Shante Hanks·Steve Stafstrom·Testo's Restaurant
Not Going Away: MGM Casino Supporters Pledge To Continue Push
May 15th, 2018 · 2 Comments · City Politics, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
Government, business and neighborhood supporters of MGM’s proposal for a $675 million waterfront gaming destination gathered on Tuesday to reassert they will continue the battle for an open, competitive process during the January, 2019 legislative session.
Tags: Chris Rosario·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Mickey Herbert·Robert Christoph Jr.·Robert Christoph Sr.·Steve Stafstrom
Moore-Led Law Protects Consumers From ‘Abusive’ WPCA Collections
May 10th, 2018 · 38 Comments · City Council, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
A new state law shepherded by Senator Marilyn Moore authorizes the Bridgeport City Council to lower the interest rate imposed by collection practices of the Water Pollution Control Authority that has come under criticism for abusive collection action. The law passed on the last day of the legislative session on Wednesday. It now goes to […]
Wait ‘Til Next Year, No Senate Gaming Vote For Casino Destination
May 9th, 2018 · 9 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
With time running out in the state legislative session and support for passage in question, a vote for an open, competitive process for a commercial casino will not take place in the State Senate. Representatives of MGM say their proposal for a $675 million waterfront destination in Bridgeport will return for the next session in […]
State House Approves Gaming Bill, Advances To Senate
May 5th, 2018 · 24 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
By a 77-73 margin on Friday the State House approved a bill that allows an open, competitive process for a commercial casino in Connecticut that includes a $675 million waterfront gaming destination proposed by MGM. The bill now goes on to the State Senate in the last days of the legislative session. Even if it […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Steve Stafstrom·Uri Clinton
State Legislators Urge More City Funds For Schools
April 22nd, 2018 · 8 Comments · City Budget, City Council, Education
The battle for more bucks is on. Tuesday, 6 pm in City Council chambers education advocates will beseech the City Council to appropriate more dollars for the Board of Education. In advance of the public hearing, the city’s eight-member state legislative delegation that lobbies additional state dough is urging Mayor Joe Ganim and the council […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Ed Gomes·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Steve Stafstrom
Demolition Begins On Dilapidated Boys & Girls Club To Make Way For New
June 7th, 2018 · 14 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
With an assist from a Cherry Hill Construction worker, Mayor Joe Ganim powered the controls to start demolition of the nearly 60-year-old vacant Boys & Girls Club in the North End to be rebuilt under Wakeman that operates a facility in Black Rock serving thousands of kids. Check out the video to see observers scatter.
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Tags: Brian Lockhart·CT Post·David Blagys·Joe Ganim·Steve Auerbach·Steve Stafstrom·Tom Gill