For the first time in decades Connecticut has a Democratic governor and Democratic legislature. And leadership positions with potentially more juice because of an appetite to change laws
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Why Public Works Directors Matter
I swear, if Bridgeport elections took place in the spring more incumbents would be blown out. Shoot, Jane Byrne became Chicago’s first female mayor in 1979 riding
Read moreDon’t Ya Prefer A DQ Blizzard?
Yikes! This was a big one. I’ve been digging out all morning and more work to do. My blizzard of choice is made by Dairy Queen.
Read more2011, A New Governor And Mayoral Race
On Jan. 5, the Jodi Rell era ends and Dan Malloy will receive the oath of office as Connecticut’s first elected Democratic governor since 1986.
Read moreThey Call Me Mr. Squid
I’m up to my eyes in squid. And you thought I didn’t have another pair of eyes to navigate the weekend? Look at all these
Read moreHo, Ho, Ho; I Am Santa Claws!
Okay, time for the annual OIB gift-giving season with plenty of stocking-stuffed sarcasm. What, ya think Santa wouldn’t arrive in time to adorn our favorite
Read moreI Saw MOM Kissing Santa Claus, Sizing Up Finch, Caruso, Foster
What’s under your tree this weekend? A mayoral candidate of your choice? Lots of pols local and statewide wondering how the 2011 mayoral race shakes out.
Read moreFinch Appoints Health Director
Mayor Bill Finch has appointed Kristin duBay Horton the city’s new director of health. The city had been without a permanent health director after the
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