Hey everyone, enjoy Labor Day, the barbecue, the cocktails (not too many) and cursing your favorite punching-bag politicians. The political season heats up after Labor
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The City’s Marketing Turbine, BAM! Plus: Mayor’s Buyback Program
I’m a broken record on this, a city such as Bridgeport must promote its assets, destination points, business successes. The strategy behind rolling out a campaign must
Read moreThe State Of The Unions
Anyone read CT Post reporter Keila Torres’ piece on recent city hires? A snapshot: More than 100 jobs were added to the municipal and Board
Read moreDiNardo: “Take The Property”–Mayor Wanted Site For Train Station — EPA Asking Questions
Tuesday update: That’s it. I’m done. So says developer Sal DiNardo who told OIB Monday afternoon he had divested himself of interest several weeks ago in a
Read moreMake Remington Property A Public Health Issue, Plus: Himes And Barack
Strategy. Anticipation. Communication. Strong department heads. They’re all factors in effective governing. Every few months we go around and around on this issue: what to
Read moreRemington Fire, Plus: This Way To The Wiener Line, Mayor Rescues Dog Cart
CT Post link re fire at old Remington plant www.ctpost.com/news/article/After-another-Remington-fire-what-s-next-635609.php Mayor Saves Dog House From City Pound Okay, okay, turning this hotdog vendor into sausage
Read moreMayor: “We Want To Stop The Violence, But Our Police Department Cannot Do It Alone”
Crime is a pain in the ass to fight when it takes on a life of its own. It impacts neighborhood stability, business retention, business
Read moreMayor: Take Back Our Neighborhoods, Plus: Himes’ District Traveling Show, And OIB One Million
When crime becomes cranky, it’s difficult for any pol to manage. It can take on a life of its own. Mayor Bill Finch wants to
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