Two months from the Democratic Town Committee endorsement for mayor and the subsequent signature drive by primary opponents it’s time to take inventory of the
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Category: City Politics
This Way To The John–Gomes Scores Potty Points On Behalf Of Female Angler
If nothing else, opponent John Gomes has gone to school on Mayor Joe Ganim’s retail politicking hoping his tour de force leads to a royal
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Daniels For Mayor Announces Policy Platform
From Democratic mayoral candidate Lamond Daniels. Bridgeport is at a crossroads. As a city with tremendous potential, we have been stagnated for too long. But hope
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She Condemned Politics, Now Former Chief Garcia Eyes Run For City Council
Funny how things shake out. Former Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia, who charged that Mayor Joe Ganim selected Roderick Porter over her in the latest
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Moore’s Holy Grail For Mayor Slipping Away, Political Defections Mount
Former State Rep. Chris Caruso. Ex Town Clerk Alma Maya. School board member Joe Sokolovic. Businessman Doug Wade. Activist Kelvin Ayala. Some names you know,
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City Council Approves Budget, Holds Line On Taxes
What a difference a year makes. Last budget cycle City Council members and Mayor Joe Ganim tussled over financial issues including discretionary appointees of the
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City Council Schedules Monday Budget Vote, No Tax Increase
The City Council Monday night is poised to vote on Mayor Joe Ganim’s $628 million spending plan for the fiscal year starting July 1 as
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Gomes For Mayor Gears Up For Canvassing Drive
Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes, Joe Ganim’s chief fundraising opponent, is launching a neighborhood canvassing drive this weekend. Two months from the party convention in
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