Fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee, a relentless pursuer of how the public’s money is spent, raises a question: why do city financial reports lag? See
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Forget Food For Thought, How About A Food Fight?
Maybe this will be the beginning of a good old-fashioned food fight on the City Council. The city’s legislative body Monday night unanimously approved a
Read moreAny City Council Members Vulnerable?
Former City Councilman big “Mojo” Ralph Mojica, a regular OIB contributor, announced in a post he’s seriously considering running for his old legislative seat that
Read moreWill Airport Agreement Land Safely? City Council Approves Deal
UPDATE: www.ctpost.com/local/article/Decades-long-airport-fight-may-be-ending-3972572.php A special meeting of the City Council will take place tonight at 7 when a vote could resolve a dispute between Bridgeport and
Read moreWho’s Replacing Leticia Colon On The City Council?
When Leticia Colon learned the City Charter prohibits City Council members from serving on another city board she had a decision to make: the legislative
Read moreWebsite Promotes Yes Vote For Charter Question To Decide School Board Battle
An advocacy group website www.residentsforabetterbridgeport.com is complementing Mayor Bill Finch’s public outreach urging electors to vote yes on the Nov. 6 charter question that if approved would
Read moreCallahan Throws Book At Education Question– ‘Suppression Of The People To Represent Themselves’
OIB contributing writer Jim Callahan has a long history covering city government and politics. He served as the editor of The Bridgeport Light, prior to
Read moreFeds Asking Questions About Strip Club Influence With Council Members
Federal investigators have asked City Council members if any influence was exerted to submarine the recently approved legislative action to regulate adult entertainment in the
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