Afternoon update: This is too funny. Keith Cougar Rodgerson, former City Council member, had his day in court today for crashing conservative crow Ann Coulter’s downtown
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The Power Of Residency
How much juice do unions have in city elections? It ain’t like it used to be. OIB has had a few intriguing exchanges the past few
Read moreKiss, Don’t Tell, Plus: Zoning Regs, Diocese Docs And Chatting With Fedele
Afternoon Update: Sometimes in the dizzy world of Bridgeport politics, it’s the person who delivers the oath of office that matters. A whole bunch of city pols–City
Read moreRepeat After Me … Plus: Follow Me, Follow You, Party Time, And Zoning War
Newly elected City Council, Board of Education members and city sheriffs will be sworn-in to office during ceremonies scheduled for Tuesday 7 p.m. in City Council
Read moreMayor And Murphy, Plus: Merrick In Pol Pod
Mayor Bill Finch has provided additional details in the hiring of former Chief Administrative Officer Dennis Murphy on a consulting basis. Murphy will be paid
Read moreMayor Addresses Labor Pains, Plus: Public Hearing Video, Bucks For Bridgeport Projects, And Post Office Saved
Mayor Bill Finch recognizes he has serious labor-management issues so in an effort to build a bridge between city employees and his office he has
Read moreOn A Roll In Black Rock, And Épernay Party Time!
Minority party representation. That was part of my pitch to a sweet gathering Tuesday night at the Black Rock Library discussing Bridgeport government, how it’s
Read moreWho’s Your Horse? Plus: Why Council President Matters
If you’re a Republican who’s your candidate for governor? Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele? State Senator John McKinney? If you’re a Democrat who’s your candidate? Secretary of
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