It’s not often the public speaking portion of City Council meetings takes center stage for an extended period of time, attracting hundreds of spectators to
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A New Election Cycle: Newton, Seeking His Old Seat, Poised To Primary Senator Gaston
With the page finally turned on the mayoral election, time to refocus to the current state and federal cycle. City Councilman Ernie Newton is rallying
Read moreThe Valor Of Jazmarie Melendez Standing Up To The Bully
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
Read moreCity Council To Address Sanctions Against Pereira’s “Deplorable” Actions
The City Council Monday night is scheduled to vote to sanction Councilwoman Maria Pereira, including stripping her of all committee assignments, on several fronts as
Read moreCity Council Leadership Urges Candidate Withdrawals To Avoid Fourth Mayoral Vote
Commentary from City Council leadership: We, members of the Bridgeport City Council leadership, are respectfully calling oncandidates John Gomes, Lamond Daniels, and David Herz to
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 moreBlack Rock City Councilman: Ganim’s Strong Fiscal Record Deserves Another Term
Black Rock City Councilman Matt McCarthy, a CPA, writes in this commentary “If the independent professionals on Wall Street are recognizing the positive impact that
Read morePunishment For Pereira’s Rant, Senior Tax Relief, Charter Revision On City Council Agenda
Update: meeting to be rescheduled Tuesday’s City Council session should be quite the show when the legislative body votes for councilwoman Maria Pereira’s resignation and
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