Republican City Councilman Enrique Torres has been busy crafting a series of resolutions scheduled for referral to the Ordinance Committee Monday night implementing safeguards before
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Former Councilman Paoletto Lands Private Sector Job
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Though he left his municipal job and seat on the City Council amidst a sexual harassment probe, prominent Democrat Richard
Read moreThe Challenge Of Funding Schools
Election years are generally all about taxes and the budget. Mayor Bill Finch has submitted a $532 million no-tax-increase spending plan to the City Council.
Read moreJohn Marshall Lee’s Quest For Answers (And Eating OATS) On The City Council
For several years, community fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee has been a painstaking presence at City Council meetings haranguing councilors on open and accountable government,
Read moreDespite Issues, City Hall Sees Positive Designs On Architectural Firm
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: After years building up architectural and engineering firm Fletcher Thompson’s recent move downtown, City Hall is responding to the firm’s
Read moreGanim To Council: Cut Taxes For Weary Homeowners
Former Mayor Joe Ganim, exploring a comeback for his old job, has issued his take on Mayor Bill Finch’s no-tax-hike budget proposal to the City
Read moreGeneral Lee Marches Through Budget Proposal
It’s budget season in Connecticut’s largest city, and fiscal hawk John Marshal Lee raises a whole bunch of questions as the City Council’s Budget and
Read moreSpending Hawks Take Notice–Mayor’s Budget Proposal Now Available For Your Reading Pleasure
Mayor Bill Finch’s proposed $532 million budget is now accessible on line on the city’s website broken down into segments including a summary and timetable
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