In the spring of 2003 the FBI agent who began the investigation that toppled a once-popular Bridgeport mayor reflected on the state of the city
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Finch Versus Ganim, Battle Of The Political Narcissists
Former Mayor Joe Ganim, after more than a decade asserting he did nothing wrong, issued a disingenuous public apology recently because it was strategically expedient
Read moreTorres: Bridgeport’s ‘Institutional Corruption’ Hurts Taxpayers
Mayor Bill Finch dismisses the City Charter approved by voters that prohibits city employees from serving on the City Council. In fact, the head of
Read moreHalstead Calls On McCarthy To Initiate Inquiry Against City Council Member Accused Of Sexual Harassment
UPDATE: Halstead letter to McCarthy, proposed city council resolution, legal opinion and complete cited text of city charter here. City Councilman Bob Halstead, recalling how
Read moreJoin The Party! McCarthy, Keeley Consider Run For Grogins’ Seat
Could City Council President Tom McCarthy and Bob Keeley, the longest serving legislator in city history, jump into the special election for the State House
Read moreBig Mac Joins Board Of National League Of Cities
News release from the city: Bridgeport’s City Council President Tom McCarthy has been elected to serve a one-year term as a member of the National
Read moreTaxpayer Money Burns Pending City Employee Investigations
Retired city arson investigator Andy Fardy, in a commentary, argues city officials burn taxpayer money investigating charges against city employees. From Fardy: When is the
Read moreHennessy To Introduce Reform Bill Without Grandfather Provision
Unburdened by two state senators who blocked a government reform bill, State Rep. Jack Hennessy will once again submit legislation to enforce the Bridgeport City
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