Democratic State Senator Anthony Musto is hearing it from constituents, in emails, phone calls, letters, letters to the editor, from readers of OIB and Connecticut
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Hennessy: Good Government Bill “Dead” Without More Local Support–State Legislative Wimps Duck Reform–Grogins Still Hopeful For Passage
Update, Includes Petition: State Rep. Jack Hennessy’s legislative bill that would bar city employees from serving on the City Council doesn’t have a pulse without
Read moreMarella Returns To City Council, Residents Protest Mayor’s Budget, Finch Cites Progress In Response
Mike Marella made his return to the City Council Monday night replacing long-time councilman Bob Curwen who resigned from the city’s legislative body several weeks
Read morePublic Hearing On The City Budget Monday Night
Here’s your chance to speak for or against Mayor Bill Finch’s $520 million spending proposal to the City Council. On Monday, 6 p.m. the council’s Budget and
Read moreCouncilwoman Sue Brannelly’s Bitch Of A Budget Challenge
The City Council budget process will certainly test the patience of Sue Brannelly, the Black Rock councilwoman with wafer-thin skin and generally quick draw of
Read moreBudget Submission Leap Of Faith
On Monday April 1, the Bridgeport City Council could receive Mayor Bill Finch’s spending plan for the budget year starting July 1. Will it be
Read moreDid You Make The List Of Top 100 City Employee Wage Earners? Cops Tops On List, Mayor Trails Far Behind
Hey, there’s more than one reason to make friends with a cop. OIB has received a list of the top city employee wage earners for
Read moreSupport Freezin’ For A Reason Event
The Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is an outstanding organization on behalf of city kids. On Saturday at noon Mayor Bill Finch and several other
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