Will he go again? In this 2026 gubernatorial cycle, a midterm presidential, the winter cold still brings political heat. March could see some primaries for
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Category: City Politics
“I Don’t Belong To Entrenched Politics’ – City Councilman Cruz Enters Exploratory Run For Mayor
City Councilman Jorge Cruz has filed the paperwork in the Town Clerk’s Office pursuing an exploratory run for mayor to gauge public support in
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Councilman Cruz Gears Up For Exploratory Mayoral Run
This new year features a presidential midterm with Governor Ned Lamont seeking his third, four-year term, as well as elections for state legislature and congressional
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OIB 20-Year Anniversary Story – The Urine-Test Challenge Between Pereira And Newton Goes National
Readers were both fascinated and speechless. National news outlets sprayed it across the globe – Washington Post, CNN, FOX News. In April, 2019 it became
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Machinations – Another Vote Coming Up Monday For City Council President
The Bridgeport City Council Monday night will once again try to elect a president after a candidate could not muster the charter-required 11 votes to
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Will Aikeem Boyd Fill The Void? North End Councilman Builds Support For City Council President After Stalemate
In the whiplash world of city politics, ya just never know about the shifting machinations. Coming off an election in which 11 majority votes were
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‘He Took My Ballot’ – Councilman Castillo Arrested For Fourth Time In Election Scandals
When it comes to collecting absentee ballots City Councilman Alfredo Castillo has sticky fingers. This latest arrest stems from Castillo supporting the general election challengers
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Councilman Cruz Shifts Into Higher Gear, Ponders Mayoral Run
If nothing else, it will be entertaining if Jorge Cruz gets in. The city councilman from the 131st District covering Downtown, South End and pieces
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