Joseph Lombard, a member of the Board of Education seeking election on the Republican line November 5, declares in a commentary “I don’t believe that
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Category: Education
For Pereira And Friends, School Board Candidates Campaign ‘For The Students Of Bridgeport’
Unimpressed with the candidates for Board of Education, be it Democrat, Republican or Working Families Party, Maria Pereira, also a Democratic nominee for City Council
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Ganim Pledges Tax Cut, More Money For Education
Cutting taxes, safer streets, more money for education. Those are promises Mayor Joe Ganim made Tuesday night–if he receives another four-year term–four weeks from the
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Baraka: Working Families Party Brings Accountability To Government
Sauda Efia Baraka, an ex long-time member of the Board of Education, declares in a commentary that first appeared in the Connecticut Post that “Working
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Let’s Dance: Pereira Victorious At Polls And Court
Twice in two months outgoing Board of Education member Maria Pereira has beat misdemeanor charges leveled by the city Police Department. Pereira was victorious September 10
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City Council Approves Senior Citizen Tax Relief, Money For School Bus Transportation
Update: Both the senior tax relief and transportation items passed full council Tuesday night. The City Council on Tuesday will vote on a senior citizen
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Forum For Board Of Education Candidates
The League of Women Voters will sponsor a forum featuring nine candidates for Board of Education, September 3rd 6:30 p.m. at the Bessemer Center, 2200
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The Gender Battle For Votes–Female Pastors Endorse Ganim
When you’re an incumbent challenged by a woman seeking to become the city’s first black mayor what do you do as a potential campaign antidote?
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