Anthony Paoletto Samia Suliman Nessah Smith Karen Jackson Michele Small And now Jazmarie Melendez Their commonality comprises quite a political club: all have represented the
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In Search Of A Rainbow, Ganim And Gomes Dip Into Fundraising Well A Fourth Time
Could Feb. 27 finally be it, the coda to this screwball mayoral election cycle? If so, this is the one that counts. Three weeks remain
Read moreEnough Already! Michael Daly: Fourth City Election ‘Preposterous’
No doubt it sucks to lose after putting more than a year’s effort fundraising, door knocking, phone calling, building coalitions. A number of political operatives
Read moreOIB’s Profiles In Courage Awarded To City Councilman Matt McCarthy
Black Rock’s not an easy navigation for pols: Ivy League affluence smack up against give-us-a-chance poverty, the “upper end” of the neighborhood featuring spectacular million
Read moreUnpacking The Primary Redo – How Ganim Voters Warmed Up To A Winter Vote
In the September mayoral primary John Gomes received 3,953 votes. On Tuesday’s redo he netted 3,894 votes, according to unofficial returns. An intriguing similarity comes
Read moreWatch: Ganim-Gomes Debate On WICC – Seasoned Mayor Teaches Ill-Prepared Opponent Lesson
WICC’s Melissa Sheketoff moderated a debate on the eve of the new Democratic mayoral primary between Mayor Joe Ganim and John Gomes. A few takeaways:
Read moreLee Interviews City Council President About Preparing For Public Office
He shows up to just about every City Council meeting peppering questions before the legislative body. In this commentary John Marshall Lee becomes citizen journalist
Read moreGiannotti: Why John Gomes Is Not The Answer For Mayor
Michael J. Giannotti, former reporter for the Connecticut Post, who has served as communications director for two superintendents of schools, as well as former Mayor
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