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Newton Urges City Council To Cut Stipends, Hire Independent Financial Analyst
As a young music teacher in 1981, Ernie Newton was elected to the City Council and then named president of the legislative body by his
Read morePolitical Machine Or Sputtering Jalopy? Democratic Party Endorsement Often Overrated In Primary Battles
The facts speak to this as well covering Democratic Party endorsements in recent years for high profile races. For example: 0
Read moreDelegates And Public Dollars At Work To Finance Candidates
Monday night at Testo’s Restaurant, the mothership of city politics owned by Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa, Bridgeport delegates were selected for nominating conventions in
Read moreWhite: Council Members Active In Budget Process, Or Going For Ride?
Former City Councilman Tom White, who also served as liaison to the legislative body, challenges City Council members to be watchdogs in the upcoming budget
Read moreGanim Putting Finishing Touches On Budget Proposal To City Council
Mayor Joe Ganim, according to the City Charter, is scheduled to submit the first budget of JG2 to the City Council no later than next
Read moreWho’s More Disingenuous In The Battle For Government Reform, Ganim Or McCarthy? Is Ed Adams Window Dressing?
Joe Ganim’s first pass at his so-called watchdog office of Government Accountability is about as flaccid as the city’s Ethics Commission that has done nothing
Read moreMcCarthy Ponders Primary Challenge Of Moore, Bradley Considers Run Against Ed Gomes
If it happens, this one has the makings of a political battle royal. City Council President Tom McCarthy is considering a primary challenge of freshman
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