Down to 298 police officers–less 50 since a year ago due to retirements and defections to other departments–the city has opened a recruitment drive with the
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Tag: Bill Finch
Judge Lopez: City Attorney Expenditure Opinion Correct, But Others Culpable Beyond Council President
Updated 2:50 p.m. May 24, 2022. City Attorney R. Christopher Meyer last week issued a legal opinion declaring City Council President Aidee Nieves had no
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John Lee: Renters Need City Council Advocates
Remarks by city government observer John Marshall Lee who addressed the City Council Monday night: I am looking for FAIR in Bridgeport tonight and I
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Ganim Formally Enters 2023 Reelection, Poises Budget Holding Line On Taxes For Submission To City Council
Mayor Joe Ganim has officially filed the paperwork to seek another four-year term as chief executive of Connecticut’s largest city in advance of the 2023
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Hello! Bridgeport Must Promote Assets And Attractions
What makes a sexy city? Its assets. Connecticut’s largest city is now loaded with attractions, sans promotion, to fulfill its complete economic potential. Enthusiasm for
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Ganim Appoints Ford, Taylor-Moye To Key City Commissions
Mayor Joe Ganim has made appointments to three key boards and commissions that will be referred for approval to the Miscellaneous Matters Committee at Tuesday’s
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Political Intrusion Of Personnel Office, Police Department Eclipses $10 Million In Legal Fees, Consultants, Payouts, Overtime Mismanagement
The city is still a few weeks from announcing Eric Amado as permanent personnel director pending a 30-day candidate appeal period for applicants who sought
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Eric Amado Places First On Test For Personnel Director Position
Acting Personnel Director Eric Amado has placed first in the competitive examination to select a permanent applicant to oversee Civil Service, a process managed by
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