This is so disappointing. I checked in with Town Clerk Alma Maya expecting a last-minute flood of absentee ballots for the special election to fill Chris
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Kearney Camp Demands Election Observers, State Responds
Update: From Democratic Registrar Sandi Ayala. “Secretary of the State Office has notified the Kearney campaign in writing that we have followed state statutes. They
Read morePinocchio Meter! Mayor Claims He Didn’t Raise Taxes
Oh, this news release from Mayor Bill Finch is a beauty. “We’ve lowered spending two straight years in a row; the only U.S. City to
Read moreWake Up! Lombard’s Legislative View
Tom Lombard is never bashful about stating a position and he doesn’t disappoint in a candidate piece he shares. OIB invites all candidates running in
Read moreWhy Fabs Isn’t Running
If you want to run for mayor, or if you’re a former mayor who wants to run for mayor, you must get in the game.
Read moreFoster Fillets Finch’s Flip Flops
In 2009, before State Rep. Chris Caruso screamed holy hell, before neighbors from the Upper East Side blew a cork, before rallies and vigils and
Read moreCandidates Forum For Caruso Seat
OIB friend Rob Sullivan of the Bridgeport Banner will host a candidates forum on Wednesday. From Rob: Here is some great news for the voters
Read moreJohn Gomes Wants Your Help
An appeal from Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes: To All Good Men and Women of Bridgeport: 2/11/2011 To start, I ask you to consider whether
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