A lack of a quorum from members of the City Council’s Ordinance Committee has forced cancellation of Tuesday’s (tonight’s) scheduled meeting to review proposals to
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Budget Public Hearing Thursday–Has The Mayor Anesthetized Taxpayers?
The budget, the budget, the budget. This time of year it’s all about the budget and particularly how the City Council responds to Mayor Bill
Read moreMayor Hosts North End Budget Session
What will you ask Mayor Bill Finch tonight? The mayor hosts his next public budget presentation at 6 p.m. at the North End Library Branch, 3455
Read moreKohut: Leeches, Snake Oil, Sunday Booze For City Ailments
Jeff Kohut, a 2011 independent candidate for mayor, takes issue with the political prescription to heal the city’s economic woes. Check out his commentary. The
Read moreForce-feeding OATS To City Budget–‘Ghost Positions’ Or Needed Positions?
City fiscal watchdogs John Marshall Lee and Andy Fardy present the second in a series of video windows into Bridgeport’s budget process: What’s in it? What’s
Read moreCity Council Budget Schedule
The City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee this week will review several department budgets including Public Facilities, Fire and Library. The full legislative body will
Read moreWalker: City Council Must Reject Tax Increase–Corrects Walsh’s Criticism
David Walker, the former U.S. Comptroller General who warned about Washington’s reckless spending habits well before the national economy hit the rocks, writes “It’s time
Read moreBudget Watchdogs Rally Attendance At North End Hearing
Mayor Bill Finch is scheduled to host his next public budget presentation Thursday, 6 p.m. at the North End Library Branch, 3455 Madison Avenue. City
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