As expected, Mayor Bill Finch’s budget proposal to the City Council calls for a 2.5 mil tax increase for the spending year that begins July 1.
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Lee To City Council: Show Independence, Don’t Raise Taxes
Government watchdog John Marshall Lee addressed the City Council Monday night as the city’s legislative body commences review of Mayor Bill Finch’s budget proposal calling
Read moreWalker: Don’t Be Fooled, The Truth About City Property Taxes
Mayor Bill Finch on Monday submitted his budget proposal to the City Council for the spending year beginning July 1. David Walker, the former U.S.
Read moreGovernment Reform Bill Approved By Legislative Committee, Future Still Uncertain
UPDATE: Legislation introduced by State Rep. Jack Hennessy that seeks to “prohibit municipal employees from serving on any governmental body charged with preparing the municipal
Read moreCity Council To Receive Budget On Monday–Curwen Finally Resigns
UPDATE, Curwen resignation: On Monday Mayor Bill Finch will submit his budget proposal to the City Council for the spending plan that begins July 1 in
Read moreBudget Submission Leap Of Faith
On Monday April 1, the Bridgeport City Council could receive Mayor Bill Finch’s spending plan for the budget year starting July 1. Will it be
Read moreGovernment Reform Bill To Bar City Employees From Serving On City Council Takes Shape, Possible Committee Vote This Week
Legislation introduced by State Rep. Jack Hennessy that seeks to “prohibit municipal employees from serving on any governmental body charged with preparing the municipal budget
Read moreMarella Seeks Return To City Council, Curwen In Limbo
Mike Marella, who served for more than 10 years on the City Council, recently registered to vote in the city as he seeks to reposition
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