Last week Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey endorsed Andre Baker for state representative over Democratic Party-endorsed Ernie Newton, saying at a fundraiser for Baker
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‘They Vote To Ban Chocolate Milk, But Wouldn’t Vote To Ban City Employees Serving On City Council’
In an OIB post former City Council President Lisa Parziale wrote “How ironic, they vote to ban chocolate milk, but wouldn’t vote to ban city
Read moreGeneral Lee Barks ‘Troublesome’ Words For Council Members
City stipends, debit cards, city ordinances … city fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee reminded City Council members Monday night about their responsibilities to taxpayers. His
Read moreSpending Taxpayer Money On Nonprofits–Legit Or Buying Votes?
City budget hound John Marshall Lee says it’s easy to be generous with other people’s money. He charges, in remarks made to the City Council
Read moreThe Quest For A Real Finance Board
The City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee Thursday night conducted a public hearing on Mayor Bill Finch’s proposed spending plan. The city’s legislative body also
Read morePolitical Primaries, The Favorite Sport In The City
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
Read moreMcCarthy 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
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