Folks have been asking me: What happened to Charlie Coviello? Well, Charlie’s the former Democratic mayoral candidate that dropped out of the race last summer
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Wading Through The Budget, Plus: Eze And Sly, And Watch Where You Park!
This is going to be a fun week for water sports on the Bridgeport City Council. Bob Curwen, co-chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee,
Read moreMud Wrestling Politicians, Plus: Voting By The Dead, And Finch Announces Recruits
What a difference a budget makes. Several city council members that had seriously considered runs for the state legislature have now bailed on such thoughts.
Read moreRusso’s Challenger, Plus: Row Your Boat And Shays On Student Loans
In my chat with Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa the other day, one of the tidbits he shared was that it looks like Trumbull Town
Read moreWelcome To The State Senate, Plus: Will Caruso Prevail?
What a crazy day and night on Wednesday and none of it had to do with the pope. You want to know how things work
Read moreCompromise On Ethics Bill Blows Up, Plus: The Politics Of The Budget
Republican Gov. Jodi Rell and Democratic legislators thought they reached a compromise to revoke future pensions of public officials caught in scandalous acts, but Republican leaders don’t
Read moreSpeaker Kills Messenger, Plus: Council Passes Kuchma Tax Request, And Paoletto Says No
Talk about killing the messenger! Speaker of the House James Amann is not in a benevolent mood toward the city of his birth–Bridgeport–nor any Connecticut
Read moreKeeley: We’re On Our Own, And The Book Clubbing
Successful mayors build relationships: with the business community, with the city council, state legislature and the governor. They maintain those relationships even when they want
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