In two weeks Mayor Joe Ganim will submit his spending plan to the City Council for the budget year beginning July 1 that includes the
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Category: City Council
City Council Approves $300K Restitution Settlement From Police Chief Test Scheme
UPDATE: The City Council Monday night by a 15-3 tally signed off on the restitution settlement. Maria Pereira, Samia Suliman and Matt McCarthy voted no.
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Bridgeport’s Bonanza: $241 Million Poised In Direct Aid From Federal Stimulus Package
Tucked into the stimulus relief bill signed by President Biden is something leaders from cities and towns across America have jawboned their congressional representatives for
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When Dealing With A Stubborn Stool Try The Twist & Shout Technique–City Confronts Old Sewer System
UPDATE: City Council Monday night tabled the measure at the request of council President Aidee Nieves, following an appeal by Councilwoman Maria Pereira to do
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Sewer Improvement Debate Stirs A Stink Among Pols
Monday night the City Council is scheduled to act on approving upgrades to the city’s ancient wastewater treatment infrastructure. Councilwoman Maria Pereira asserts sewer user
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City Council Weighs Upgrades To Wastewater Treatment System
The City Council Monday night will consider a Budget and Appropriations Committee report “Approving Financing for the Design, Rehabilitation, Upgrading and Construction of Various Renovations
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Lopez Questions Healthy Investment In Amp Naming Rights
From retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez. This commentary was first published in the Connecticut Post. Hartford HealthCare Corp. would like Bridgeport’s residents and taxpayers to
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City Council Public Session Features Speakers Against Proposal To Ban Flavored Tobacco
From Council agenda Monday at 7 p.m. prior to 6:30 public speaking. Communication from Tax Collector re: Proposed Assignment of Tax Liens for Fiscal Year
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