Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday was joined by State Rep. Andre Baker and Councilman Ernie Newton to commence demolition of an East End property on
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Category: Development and Zoning
City Investing In Arena Upgrades In Truce With Management, Sound Tigers
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: In the final weeks of 2018, the City Council amended Bridgeport’s capital budget–which mainly funds large, costly infrastructure projects like
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2019 Campaign Preview–Ganim’s New Year’s Treatise
Grab a cup of joe (or beverage of your choice) and take a gander at Mayor Joe Ganim’s observations about the state of the city
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Government Monopolies Are Bad For Taxpayers, Open Up Casino Bids
When governments engage in monopolies taxpayers don’t get the best deal. One of Connecticut’s insightful columnists Chris Powell of the Journal Inquirer makes the case
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Inexact Deal–Despite Delays, City Extends Development Agreement On Downtown Theater Proposals For 30 Days
Exact Capital Group, the city’s selected developer, has been inexact in its promises to revitalize the long-shuttered Downtown theaters. Selection of the developer has justifiably
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Sports Betting, Examining The Potential Money Flow To City And State
In two weeks, the Connecticut General Assembly will commence a new session seeking fresh revenue sources such as commercial marijuana, electronic tolls, expanded casino gaming
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Revitalized Cities Help Everyone
A new governor and revamped state legislature will kick off a nascent administration as well as convene the General Assembly in a few weeks with
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Ganim Extols Infrastructure Money For City Projects
Mayor Joe Ganim, in the commentary that follows, highlights the State Bond Commission’s recent approval of $14.6 million for infrastructure upgrades and economic development projects.
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