News release from the Bridgeport Republican Party: Kris “Tanto” Paronto will be the keynote speaker at the 2016 Lincoln Dinner Thursday May 26th at the
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West Side Pols Gear Up For Town Committee Fight
It’s not exactly the Jets versus the Sharks, but a political fight is brewing on the West Side that will warm winter’s chill. Former City
Read morePullman & Comley To Remain As City Bond Counsel
Bridgeport-based law firm Pullman & Comley’s 20-year run as city bond counsel led by partner John Stafstrom will continue, according to City Attorney R. Christopher
Read moreLet’s Eat! Fired By Voters, Finch Throws Exit Party With Taxpayer Money
On his last day as mayor November 30, the very day he authorized himself a retroactive raise that direct deposited $17,000 of taxpayer money into
Read moreEx Mayor Bucci Representing McCarthy In Exit Negotiations–Development Chief Kooris In Limbo
As Joe Ganim continues to assemble pieces of his administration, two leftovers from Bill Finch’s days stand out: City Council President Tom McCarthy, deputy director
Read moreHave Cops Soured On The Ganim Land Of Milk And Honey? Police Brass Ordered To Turn In Take-Home Cars
As some police officers have described it, supporting Joe Ganim for mayor after souring on Bill Finch was a pasture to “milk and honey.” Overwhelmingly
Read moreThe Politics Of Legal Work, City Solicits Pricing For Key Bond Counsel Services
Pullman & Comley’s 20-year run as city bond counsel led by partner John Stafstrom could be coming to a close. The Bridgeport-based law firm with offices
Read moreHappy New Year! Judge Radcliffe Rules Political ‘Fix Was In’ Shuts Down Liquor Store, ‘Parade Of Preening Politicians’
Update includes full decision. When it comes to Bridgeport politics, Superior Court Judge Dale Radcliffe has a healthy dose of skepticism and he did not
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