City politics just went from crickets to campaign clash. Alberto “Tito” Ayala and East End activist Wanda Simmons are the latest to join the State
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Tag: Tom Gaudett
Here Comes The Sun–Pereira, Judge Lopez Cast Bright Light On Mounting Taxpayer Legal Bills Amid Federal Probe
More than $300,000 in legal/consulting bills and counting. Over the past 12 months the city has issued pricey payments, at taxpayer expense, responding to federal
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Forget Super Tuesday, Gear Up For Bridgeport’s Sleepy Tuesday
On March 3, 14 states around the country will field Super Tuesday primaries that could snap a clearer picture of front-running Democratic candidates for president.
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Trackers Poised To Film Absentee Ballot Operatives On West Side
Hey, wake up! In two weeks about 15 states will participate in Super Tuesday primaries around the country. Connecticut’s presidential primaries will take place April
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Joe’s Political Cheapness: Most Of Ganim’s Higher-Paid Appointees Have No Vote Base, Check Out Salary Ranges
A few weeks ago OIB published a list of the top 100 municipal wage earners historically dominated by Board of Education employees, as well as
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Zzzzzzzzz–Sleepy Town Committee Primary Season–Except For West Side
“One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do,” laments Harry Nilsson in his gem One that became a cover smash for Three Dog Night.
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Sidewalk Program Shows Cracks–Spain: Walk This Way To A Concrete Deal
The city is rebidding its sidewalk repair program and that’s just peachy by City Councilman Pete Spain who makes a pitch for taxpayers to solicit
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Young Dems Select New Leadership Team
The Greater Bridgeport Young Democrats on Tuesday announced its new leadership for 2019, a municipal election cycle that includes races for mayor, City Council and
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