Decisions. Decisions. Several Bridgeport City Council members have more on their plate than examining Mayor Bill Finch’s proposed budget that starts July 1. Along with
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Keeley: We’re On Our Own, And The Book Clubbing
Successful mayors build relationships: with the business community, with the city council, state legislature and the governor. They maintain those relationships even when they want
Read moreA Bruising Budget, Plus: Begging Joe McGee And CT Economic News
The mayor who promised a $600 tax cut when he was a candidate for office has decided to raise his taxes (and yours) $600. How
Read moreFinch Resigns, McCarthy Sworn In, Plus: Development News (for real)
Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, squeezed by political pressure and an electorate angry over unfulfilled promises, abruptly resigned today setting in motion a special election for
Read moreI Need Reminding, Plus: Tuition For Students
Memo to me: . Thank OIB readers for surpassing 15,000 page views in just two weeks of the new site. . Perform Google search for
Read moreGrand In Shelton, Plus: $600 To Cover Your Tax Hike!
I wonder if this year’s Barnum Festival, with Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti serving as ringmaster, will experience some added fireworks. Apparently there’s something grand going
Read moreKiss Me, Baby! Plus: Earth To Mayor And Dodd’s House Call
Don’t ya just love blackmail photographs of politicians? Bushy kissing Joe Lieberman (or was it the other way around?), this one kissing that one. Yuck,
Read moreBudget Blues And Idol Worship, Plus: Dodd And Finch On Housing
Vote for a tax increase? It’s a sticky question, especially when you’re running for public office on the heels of a budget vote. This is
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