Backed by the retired FBI agent who locked him up, former Mayor Joe Ganim announced on Monday a proposal to create an Office of Public
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General Lee: What About Taxpayer Money?
City fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee, pounding the pavement as a Democratic City Council candidate in the 130th District that covers Black Rock and a
Read moreGanim Opens Another Headquarters, Is Joe’s Schtick Sticking? Plans Details On Public Integrity Unit
UPDATE: If the number of campaign headquarters matter in a Democratic primary, Joe Ganim’s in the lead. He has a presence in the North End
Read moreCarpenters Endorse Finch
News release from Finch campaign: Today, the New England Regional Council of Carpenters (NERCC) Local 210 announced that they are supporting Mayor Bill Finch’s re-election
Read moreHas ‘Straw Man’ DeParle Accomplished Mission?
Opponents of Mayor Bill Finch accused Rich DeParle of serving as a November placeholder for the mayor if he does not survive the September 16
Read morePrior To Fundraiser, Ganim Proposes Public Financing Of Municipal Campaigns, “Money Should Not Buy Elections”
Asserting “special interests have dominated Bridgeport for too long,” former Mayor Joe Ganim on Friday proposed an ordinance calling for the adoption of public financing of
Read moreGanim Qualifies For Dem Primary–Foster: Finch A Congenital Liar, Finch: Foster And Ganim Playing Ballot Footsies For Primary
Democratic Registrar Sandi Ayala announced Thursday afternoon former Mayor Joe Ganim has qualified for the September 16 Democratic primary in an effort to regain his
Read moreThere’s A Crowd Of Mayoral Candidates For November, DeParle A Finch Placeholder? Foster Claims Election Fraud
UPDATE: In addition to Joe Ganim and Mary-Jane Foster, five other candidates trying to petition onto the general election ballot for mayor in November submitted
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