Mayor Bill Finch delivers his state of the city address to the Bridgeport City Council tonight. I’ve written my share of these speeches for mayors.
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Delightful Grumps
Friday afternoon I spoke to the He-Man-Women-Haters Club, better known as M.A.L.E.S. (Male Active Lively Energetic Seniors). Think Grumpy Old Men with civics savvy. These
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My take on the debate: no harm, no foul. Sarah Palin held her own on tone, and sometimes these debates are more about style than substance.
Read more‘You Got The Cooties’
Eight years into his failed presidency Bushy got a swift boot in the teeth Monday–not from Dems–but from GOP House members that want to avoid
Read moreHoney, Have You Talked To Your Sister? Plus: Shays On Bailout And Himes Too
Just four and a half months until Yankee pitchers and catchers report to spring training. If you’re a Mets fan are you done puking up
Read moreExamining The Layoff List, Plus: The Debate, Paul Newman And Blackmail Photos
When I look at the layoff list of city employees Mayor Bill Finch released on Thursday I see several with a long history of service to
Read moreAnyone Know How To Play This Game? Plus: Layoff List
UPDATE: Bob from BePo has posted the layoff list of city employees the city released today. See his post below. Thanks Bob. (You’re right. It
Read moreFinch To Prune Police To Close Budget Gap, Plus: Shays Hits Executive Pay
I do not recall in my 30 years covering the city, a mayor eliminating cops from the workforce, but that’s what Mayor Bill Finch announced
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