Mayor Bill Finch and police union leadership have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. This is a major breakthrough for city finances
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There’s Moolah In That Poop
Okay, this is some good shit to increase city revenues. Now that we know that Shelton is just as corrupt (grin) as pols in the
Read moreBarack Tsunami Victimizes Shays And Russo, Plus: Recount For Contest
What a night. Barack is President-elect, and his tsunami swept across Bridgeport taking its toll on 21-year Republican incumbent Christopher Shays and State Senator Rob Russo, both of
Read moreSizing Up Tight Shays-Himes Race, Plus: Are You Registered?
Two weeks left until November Neurosis, and the race between Republican Congressman Christopher Shays and Democratic opponent Jim Himes is close. Shays picked up the
Read moreThe Troll Freaks At Committee Meeting, Plus: Saving Bridgeport Jobs
If you heard the ear-splitting screams Thursday night it came from Bridgeport City Hall where City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh blew a cork after the
Read moreHey, We Have An Election, Plus: Bridgeport Leads State Registration
Can you believe it’s October 1? Time to take a quick inventory of two key local races. The November election almost seems like a sidebar
Read moreThe Politics Of The South End, Plus: Himes Says Poll Shows Race Even
Mayor Bill Finch has a stubborn streak that is both commendable and exasperating. He has thrown himself smack in the middle of an issue–saving two
Read moreThe Money Scare, Plus: Stinky’s Woodpecker And Finch Consolidates Departments
God, it’s ugly out there. Have you checked in with your financial adviser? How’s your retirement account? I snuck in a round of golf with
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