Bill Finch had this problem. Joe Ganim too. Whether effort for the task, administrative disorganization, lack of interest by the public to serve, background check
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Pereira Decries Votes, Don’t Vote For Major Party School Board Candidates in November
School board member Maria Pereira, lamenting the 5-4 Lighthouse Program vote, dresses down the members who voted in favor, in this commentary. Wednesday, June 28,
Read moreFonseca And Frank Drop City Council Seat Challenge
Democratic Town Committee member Dolores Fonseca and political activist Gage Frank have pulled out of a City Council challenge of Democratic incumbents Anthony Paoletto and
Read moreFilmmaker Seeks Access To Ganim-Case Wiretaps, Federal Judge Recuses Himself
U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer has recused himself from presiding over a federal complaint by Fairfield-based filmmaker Thomas K. Reilly who seeks disclosure
Read moreCheck Out The Greater Bridgeport Young Dems Endorsement Questionnaire
Wow, young people involved in city politics? It’s been a long time. Campaign activist Rowan Kane, vice president of the Greater Bridgeport Young Democrats, shares
Read moreGanim Rallies Supporters For Statewide Exploratory Campaign
Nearly 300 political supporters, friends, city employees and business leaders Thursday night attended Mayor Joe Ganim’s first fundraiser for his 2018 exploratory campaign for governor
Read moreThe Candidate Lineup, More To Come
Four weeks from party endorsements the Town Clerk’s Office has shared the latest list of candidate registrations for City Council and Board of Education. More
Read moreState Election Watchdog Stiffs Ganim On Public Campaign Funds, Ganim Pledges Court Action
If Mayor Joe Ganim is to receive public campaign funds in his quest for statewide office, he’ll need a court order. The State Elections Enforcement
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