An advocacy group website www.residentsforabetterbridgeport.com is complementing Mayor Bill Finch’s public outreach urging electors to vote yes on the Nov. 6 charter question that if approved would
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When It Comes To Voting, Better Late Than Never! Finch And Murphy Reference Messy 2010 Election
Bridgeport elections never disappoint whether low turnouts, high turnouts or even when it’s a couple of days late. A quick lighthearted exchange between Mayor Bill
Read moreKohut: “Insanity”–Encourages No Vote
Jeff Kohut, 2011 mayoral candidate, shares a commentary urging a no vote to the ballot question. While 2012 is a very important election year at
Read moreCallahan Throws Book At Education Question– ‘Suppression Of The People To Represent Themselves’
OIB contributing writer Jim Callahan has a long history covering city government and politics. He served as the editor of The Bridgeport Light, prior to
Read moreThe War Over The Education Ballot Question–Who’s Right?
A diverse coalition of operatives including politicians, clergy, labor unions, civil and voting rights groups are forging an effort to defeat the Nov. 6 ballot
Read moreParents Rally At City Hall–Urge Yes Vote On Charter Question
Calling themselves “Parents 4 Progress, a coalition of city parents today conducted a rally in front of City Hall encouraging city voters to support a
Read moreParents Push For Appointed School Board–Monday Rally Planned
A group of city parents calling themselves Parents for Progress has scheduled a rally for Monday at 11 a.m. in front of City Hall, 45
Read moreThe Legal Flood Over A Water Bill
It’s not the first time it has happened nor the last, but Anthony Pizighelli, the Republican candidate for Connecticut’s 126th State House seat, wants the
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