Primary fever’s on high alert in the state’s largest city as Democratic political operatives prepare for upcoming district conventions as well as expected August contests
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McCarthy Salutes UB Gymnasts Publicly, Finch Privately
For six straight years City Council President Tom McCarthy has honored the University of Bridgeport women’s gymnastics team in a public ceremony in City Hall. Mayor
Read moreMusto: Screw The City Charter–Gauging Musto’s Pinocchio Meter
The Bridgeport political establishment’s chief lapdog Anthony Musto is at it again. The Democratic state senator so terrified of the political payroll serving on the
Read moreShould City Council Stipends Be Spent On Charities?
Each of the 20 members of the City Council can access a $9,000 annual stipend presumably to be used in accordance with their duties as
Read moreScenes From City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
It was cold, but that didn’t stop your favorite pols from greeting their peeps for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown on Monday. The Mayor’s
Read moreMario Testa’s Political Juggling Act
Mario Testa has received two more years as Democratic Town Chairman. Now what? Time to size up the 2014 governor’s cycle with an eye toward
Read moreNo Changes In Recounts For Democratic Town Committee Seats
UPDATE: Includes town committee list. Monday’s recount in two districts did not change the results from last Tuesday’s Democratic Town Committee primaries, according to elections
Read moreGeneral Lee Urges Watchdogs To View Financial Lens
One month away from Mayor Bill Finch submitting his budget proposal to the City Council, city financial guardian John Marshall Lee implored the city’s budget
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