The vote to select a City Council president is scheduled to take place tonight. Doesn’t appear Tom McCarthy will have any problem securing the votes
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Who’s Your Horse? Plus: Why Council President Matters
If you’re a Republican who’s your candidate for governor? Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele? State Senator John McKinney? If you’re a Democrat who’s your candidate? Secretary of
Read moreRusso: No Rubber Stamps, Plus: Trolling For Topics, And Mayor’s State Of The City
1 p.m. update: Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo officially declared his candidacy for U.S. Representative calling Democrat Jim Himes a rubber stamp for Speaker
Read moreCommittee Votes To Sink Port Authority; Lobbyist Screws City
The City Council’s Ordinance Committee voted Monday night to torpedo the Bridgeport Port Authority, the quasi-city agency that receives more than $1 million a year
Read moreGotta Get Out More, Plus: State Unions Step Up, And Mayor At UConn
I confess, I must do a better job marketing OIB to city decision makers. When I called East End City Councilman Andre Baker the other day to
Read moreHow’s Your TAN? Plus: Zoning Code
The following item is expected to be acted on by the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee Monday night: Communication from Finance Department re Approval of General Obligation
Read moreBaker Heats Up Budget, Plus: Kohut Tees Off On Tiago Appointment
Things are getting a little scratchy between some members of the City Council and Mayor Bill Finch as the city’s legislative body moves forward with
Read moreHunting For Hancocks; And Finch On Pleasure Beach
Lots of candidates for state office hustling signatures to get on the ballot for the Aug. 12 Democratic primary. Auden Grogins, challenging State Rep. Rapid
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