Public hearings will take place Monday (tonight) 7 p.m. before the regular meeting of the City Council in council chambers, 45 Lyon Terrace, regarding disposition of
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Walsh: Where Is The Paper Trail Leading To Manny’s Mansion?
Former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh shares his take on the questionable process that led to the $400K taxpayer-paid roadway/driveway Bridgeport-based developer Manny Moutinho built
Read moreTom White: The Driveway Driveby–City Council Members Did Normal Due Diligence (Nothing)
Former City Councilman Tom White, in an OIB commentary, writes Connecticut Post reporters did the work members of the city’s legislative body are supposed to
Read moreToothless Tiger Ethics Commission Gums David Walker’s Ethics Complaint
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Shhhhhh. Can you keep a secret? I’m not supposed to know this under city statutes, but Wednesday, Bridgeport’s Ethics Commission
Read moreCity Councilman Andre Baker No Faker–Political Plans For The Voice Of Opposition?
To government reformers, Andre Baker is viewed as a sturdy, if lonely, voice on the City Council. Sometimes so lonely he’s one dissident voice among
Read moreWalker: Chicago Says Yes To Debt Reduction, Why Not Bridgeport?
Bridgeport resident David Walker, former U.S. comptroller general, says he’s offered financial solutions to city government that have fallen on deaf ears, including suggestions for
Read moreJohn Gomes Passes On City Council Run, Ponders Another Mayoral Candidacy
As insurgents seek candidates to take on City Council incumbents this year, one-time 2011 mayoral candidate John Gomes says he will not be among the
Read moreMinutes From City Council Meetings Highlight Funding Approval For Airport Improvements, Controversial Driveway
Minutes of meetings from a September 17, 2012 City Council committee and then a meeting of the full City Council immediately following provide some insight
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