Former Mayor Joe Ganim’s not even officially in the race for his old job. He hasn’t served in office in more than eight years. He
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The Politics Of Education–What About My Kid’s Future!
How will voters react to the Board of Education, with the support of Mayor Bill Finch, giving up home rule to the state? Will this stoke
Read moreHistoric Vote–Board Of Education Throws In The Towel, Decision Considered For Six Months!
Board of Education letterhead actually proclaims: Expect Great Things. Well, in a move of remarkable greatness, the majority of Board of Education members voted Tuesday night they
Read moreErasing The Board Of Education–Is This An Admission Of Failure? Two BOE Members Blame Ramos
UPDATE: Talk about Fourth of July fireworks, Linda Conner Lambeck reports in the Connecticut Post that Superintendent of Schools John Ramos and Mayor Bill Finch
Read moreWhat’s The Political Skinny At The Parade?
We’re in the gut of the election season and mayoral candidates and entourages were out in force marching on Park Avenue or working the sidelines at
Read moreJuly Fourth Weekend–Time For Campaign Fireworks
Today is the last day of the municipal budget year. Have you received your tax bill? Mayor Bill Finch says he’s happy to be entering an election
Read moreHumbug! Who’s Behind The Billboard Against Bill?
The buzz this week is about the billboard. Who’s behind it? Who’s paying for it? If you’re John Q. Citizen acting alone (not conspiring with a
Read morePaging Helen Reddy! Why Women Sway Elections
Women saved Bill Clinton. Women rescued Dick Blumenthal. Women elected Bill Finch Bridgeport mayor over Chris Caruso. 0
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