Afternoon Update: Sad to hear the news today about the passing of José “Chico” Rivera, a prince in city politics. Chico was a gentleman, stylish
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Jacobs’ Rich, Ned’s Bridgeport Pitch, And Dick’s Barack Ditch
The City Council approved a financial termination agreement Tuesday night hammered out by city lawyers and former Mayor Tom Bucci who represented ousted Civil Service
Read moreLamont’s Launch, Plus: What To Do With Sal’s Property? And Governors From Bridgeport
Update: Ned Lamont officially declared his candidacy for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination today. From the Lamont campaign: 0
Read moreNedheads Aren’t Enough To Win
Ned Lamont and his personal fortune are expected to officially enter the race for governor on Tuesday. Nice to have 10, 15, 20 million of
Read moreWho’s The Real Exploitation Champ, McMahon Or Simmons? Plus: Mayor’s Health Director Search, And Jodi’s Jail Update
When it comes to voting women play hard to get. Such teasers. That means they break late deciding the candidate of their choice. Every time
Read moreMarian Evans Out As Health Director, The Political Fallout? Plus: Jodi’s Jail Update, Is Hamden Now Possible?
Update: Dr. Marian Evans has spent her final day as city health director. An email sent from the mayor’s office to Health Department employees explained
Read moreTalk The Talk And Walk The Walk, Plus: We Need Park City Slots
David Walker is becoming famous fast, and not because he recently purchased former Congressman Christopher Shays’ waterfront home in Black Rock. CNN, 60 Minutes, The New York Times, Wall Street
Read moreJodi’s Bridgeport Bucks And Jail Extension, Plus: SuBy For Pooper Scooper, And Malloy’s Take On Rell
Afternoon Update: Gov. Jodi Rell’s proposed 2010-11 budget that begins July 1 plugs in $189,568,331 for Bridgeport’s Statutory Formula Grant, roughly $1 million less than
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