Another election and another cycle for Probate Judge Paul Ganim … without an opponent. His older brother Joe has history on his side as the
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Tag: Chris Meyer
Councilwoman Lyons To Diocese: Build Elderly Housing On North End Property
News release from City Councilwoman Michelle Lyons: Bridgeport City Councilwoman Michelle Lyons of the 134th District is calling on the Bridgeport Catholic Diocese to build
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Anastasi Returns To Lead Legal Office Temporarily
Following the resignation of R. Christopher Meyer, Mayor Joe Ganim has appointed a familiar face to lead the city’s legal office, Mark Anastasi, who served
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Diocese Withdraws Controversial Zoning Application For Two-Year College In North End
After community, political and government pushback, a petition by the Diocese of Bridgeport to host a two-year college program offered by Fairfield University on Jewett
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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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Chief Attorney: City Council President Has No Legal Authority To Expend Funds
City Council President Aidee Nieves had no authority to unilaterally expend public funds, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years, to support various
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City Council Leadership Goes Rogue–Meeting To Vote On The Budget Cancelled, Ruled Illegal By City Attorney
Rogue leadership on the City Council has been reeled in by City Attorney R. Christopher Meyer who has ruled a special meeting scheduled to vote
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Ganim Opposes Diocese-Fairfield U Plan For College In North End–In Legal Reversal City Attorney Cites Unpermitted Use
City Attorney R. Christopher Meyer on Friday declared in a legal opinion that Fairfield University’s proposal to locate a two-year college on property owned by
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