Notice to City Council members: There will be a meeting of the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee to be held on Monday evening, July
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How Deep Will They Cut?
It sucks to lose a job any time, any place. A long holiday weekend thinking about what may come is unnerving. The city is poised
Read moreAfter The Tornado, The Budget Winds, Plus: Storm Update And Linda McMahon’s Spots
Last week’s tornado delayed formal city action to begin closing a multi-million dollar hole in Mayor Bill Finch’s budget approved by the City Council. The
Read moreWood Steps Up For Ned, Plus: Didn’t Jodi Say We Were Broke?
Mayor Bill Finch’s Chief of Staff Adam Wood is taking a leave of absence to serve as a campaign strategist to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont.
Read moreThe Punishment Barr
I say proper punishment is locking up Evette Brantley and Cecil Young in a room and forcing them to listen to Roseanne Barr singing the National
Read moreCouncil Sets Mil Rate, Plus: Caruso, Musto Opponents Drop Out, And Help From GOP Friends
The Bridgeport City Council set the mil rate Monday night. It has increased from 38.74 to 39.64. One mil represents nearly $7 million. What does
Read moreThe Tax Man, The Impact Of A Caruso Primary, And National Review’s McMahon Pile Driver
The dreaded tax bills will hit mailboxes July 1. But before that the City Council is expected to officially approve a tax increase of roughly one additional mil above
Read moreGag Us With An Order, Plus: Air Cover For Dick
What’s this I’m hearing? City Attorney Mark Anastasi issuing a gag order regarding the City Council battle royal two weeks ago sparked by West Side
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