Articles published recently have claimed Bridgeport is the highest taxed, or one of the highest taxed, cities in the country, disputed by Mayor Bill Finch. Now a
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Pelto Pelts School Board Leader’s Daycare Connection
Jonathan Pelto, www.jonathanpelto.com continues his series of articles asserting conflicts of interest involving Board of Education President Ken Moales. From Pelto: The last agenda item
Read moreBig Mac’s Salary In Line With Others In His Government Field
OIB readers have speculated the last few days about the Labor Relations salary of City Council President Tom McCarthy who’s become something of a whipping
Read moreFinch, Police Union Join Forces For Police Memorial
From Bill Kaempffer, Bridgeport Police spokesman: Mayor Bill Finch and the leadership of Bridgeport Police Union Local 1159 announced plans for a July fundraiser with
Read moreThe Budget Vote Leap Of Faith–Light A Candle, Say A Prayer
The City Council Monday night approved a budget with a modest tax increase in an election year. Let’s see who steps up to challenge the
Read moreMayor Applauds Money For Downtown, East End Projects
On Monday Governor Dan Malloy announced roughly $2 million in grants in support of city development projects. News release from Mayor Bill Finch: Bridgeport has
Read moreCity Council Approves Budget To Lessen Tax Hit, Finch Praises Council
The City Council Monday night approved a $517 million budget referred by the council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, a spending plan $3 million less in
Read morePelto, Lopez Double Team Moales’ Property Issues
I am Carmen … hear me roar! Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez shares a by line with Jonathan Pelto www.jonathanpelto.com in an examination of
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