Connecticut’s cashflow is swimming in surpluses. Democratic leadership in the state legislature wants to do something about that to ease the financial burden on constituents.
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Category: City Budget
City Receives Solid Financial Review From Wall Street Credit Rating Agencies
Wall Street municipal bond rating favorability may not be sexy stories, but they save taxpayers millions of dollars. Two leading credit rating agencies S&P and
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Revaluation Of Commercial And Residential Property To Influence Tax Rate Is Underway
Summer session has ended which means the full City Council will resume two regular meetings per month starting Tuesday because of Labor Day on Monday,
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Alfredo Fettuccine Creams Bridgeport Taxpayers – Councilman Castillo Scalps City $1,300 On Car Taxes
City Councilman Alfredo Castillo scalped taxpayers about $1,300 this year for naughtily registering motor vehicles at his parents address in Shelton instead of Bridgeport where
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City Council To Set Mill Rate, Keeping Taxes Flat
The City Council Monday night will set the tax rate at the current level of roughly 43 mills keeping taxes steady while providing tax relief
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City Council To Vote On Budget, No Tax Increase, $3 Million Extra For Education
The City Council Monday at 5 p.m. will conduct a special meeting to adopt the proposed spending plan approved by the Budget and Appropriations Committee
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Two City Budget Public Hearings This Week
The City Council’s Budget & Appropriations Committee will host a public hearing Monday night, 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers to address the Board
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Is It Time For A Salaried City Council?
In lieu of salaries City Council members receive an annual stipend allocation to cover costs associated with constituent duties and expenses, a number that will
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