As Joe Ganim continues to assemble pieces of his administration, two leftovers from Bill Finch’s days stand out: City Council President Tom McCarthy, deputy director
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Ganim And Harris Come To Terms On Communications Position
Rarely ever is a negotiation with Joe Ganim smooth sailing. It can be a choppy ride. You’re up, you’re down, you’re up, you’re down. Thinking
Read moreCity Council Rejects Another Union Contract
From CT Post reporters Brian Lockhart and Linda Conner Lambeck: Mayor Joe Ganim has complained about being saddled with bad decisions by defeated predecessor Bill Finch. Now
Read moreGiannotti Gears Up For City Return As Public Safety Spokesman
Serving as spokesperson for police and fire in Connecticut’s most populous city is no walk in the park. Tragedies, shootings, fires come at all hours
Read moreHave Cops Soured On The Ganim Land Of Milk And Honey? Police Brass Ordered To Turn In Take-Home Cars
As some police officers have described it, supporting Joe Ganim for mayor after souring on Bill Finch was a pasture to “milk and honey.” Overwhelmingly
Read moreThe Politics Of Legal Work, City Solicits Pricing For Key Bond Counsel Services
Pullman & Comley’s 20-year run as city bond counsel led by partner John Stafstrom could be coming to a close. The Bridgeport-based law firm with offices
Read moreSaluting A Throwback Era A Grandson Pays Tribute To William Rodgerson
Former City Councilman and mayoral candidate Keith Rodgerson’s family history connects to a rarity in American politics. His grandfather William Rodgerson worked for the administration
Read moreCity Council Rejects Controversial Finch Labor Agreement
UPDATE: How they voted. Facing a mega budget deficit, at the urging of Mayor Joe Ganim, the Bridgeport City Council in a special meeting Wednesday
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