The mil rate in Bridgeport is 54. In Hartford it’s 74–ouch–by far the highest in the state. Mayor Joe Ganim’s spending plan approved by the
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Stafstrom Calls On Mayor To Form Commission To Examine City’s Long-term Debt
A Black Rock community forum took place Tuesday night featuring City Council members Kate Bukovsky and Scott Burns hearing additional calls for a state oversight
Read moreStafstrom: Revitalizing Cities Key To Economic Growth
State Rep. Steve Stafstrom, whose district was hit hard by the latest tax increase, issued this eblast to constituents asserting there is plenty of blame
Read moreBusiness Group Names Steve Stafstrom Legislator Of Year
Bridgeport’s eight-member legislative delegation that had been loosely aligned for years has been credited with working more closely as a stronger unit to achieve additional
Read morePeaceful Easy Feeling For Dem State House Endorsements
Boring! No fights. No arguments. No mud slinging. Democratic party regulars Thursday night at Testo’s Restaurant endorsed candidates for State House in a love fest
Read moreGanim’s Gomes-Bradley Balancing Act–Convention Time In The City, Followed By Primaries
Pols are maneuvering throughout the city. At least four among Bridgeport’s eight-member legislative delegation face August Democratic primaries. Thursday night at Testo’s Restaurant, the mothership
Read moreOfficials Seek Legislation To Produce Gun Permit
From city Communications Director Av Harris: Mayor Joe Ganim joined Bridgeport Police officers who are members of AFSCME Council 4, Police Chief AJ Perez, Bridgeport
Read moreSome Residents Say Oh No To O&G Plant Relocation
From CT Post reporter Bill Cummings: O&G Industries, one of the state’s largest construction companies, is asking the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals for permission to
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