City Council President Aidee Nieves, with councilor Eneida Martinez listening nearby, announced to a crowd of roughly 100 Monday night that “we can never have
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Paging Bruno Mars–Terrifying State (Rep)ertoire, Uptown Funk
This is truly terrifying. Bridgeport State House members Chris Rosario, Steve Stafstrom and Ezequiel Santiago, accompanied by City Council President Aidee Nieves, synchronizing Uptown Funk.
Read moreThe Great Debate: Must The Legislative Branch Have Counsel Independent Of Chief Executive?
It’s been a debate chronicled on OIB for a decade: should the city’s legislative branch secure its own legal counsel independent of the executive branch,
Read moreAidee Nieves Becomes First Latina City Council President
UPDATE: see council committee assignments here. Aidee Nieves, a member of the Democratic Town Committee, was elected Monday night as the City Council’s first Latina president.
Read moreOn Tap For New City Council, Election Of President
The first order of business for the incoming City Council class Monday night is adoption of rules and election of a president. There has been some
Read moreLogjam For City Council President
The race for City Council president is one gigantic swirl with veterans and young insurgents taking a look at the city’s top legislative spot to
Read moreNewton: Hold Off On City Council Presidency Election Until Everyone Seated
As a court battle plays out to determine the Democratic candidates in the City Council’s 133rd District, maneuvering is underway to select a new legislative
Read more‘I Swear, I Swear, I Swear’ (Fingers Crossed)
It’s a fitting OIB moment when city officials raise their hands and swear at the street address named ‘Lyon’ Terrace. Make me no promises, I
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