This is how it works for an underfunded mayoral challenger taking on a well-financed incumbent. If the stars are aligned, you troll for money in
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Tag: Ed Gomes
State Rep. Ezequiel Santiago Dies At 45–Rosario: He Was Everything To Me, A Brother, Mentor, Friend
State Rep. Ezequiel Santiago, sitting, with his dad Americo who also represented the district in the State House. Ezequiel Santiago, the genial Democratic State House
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Stallworth Casts A Campaign Line. Any Bites? Or Sorry, Charlie?
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth’s in the race for mayor. Is he in for the long haul? If so, that’ll require a full-fledged campaign operation backed
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Margaret Morton Celebrated, Transformational Leader In City Politics
Margaret Morton, the first African American woman elected to the Connecticut State Senate, was a transformational figure in city politics. She’s someone to celebrate every day, the City Hall
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Bradley Named Chair Of Key Public Safety Committee, Pledges Transparent Commercial Casino Process
Dennis Bradley, who will receive the oath of office on Wednesday for State Senate in the 23rd District, announced on Tuesday his appointment as Senate
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What Will Dennis Bradley Do?
The City Council agenda for Monday night is lean, but one item of note is the “Budget and Appropriations Committee Report re: Approval of General
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Carolyn Vermont, Ex-NAACP Leader, Joins Ganim’s Mayoral Staff
Mayor Joe Ganim on Thursday appointed former Greater Bridgeport NAACP Executive Director Carolyn Vermont to his staff as community liaison. The position pays $70,000. “Carolyn
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Santiago Named Chair Of City’s State Legislative Delegation, General Assembly Meets In January
State Rep. Ezequiel Santiago has been named chairman of the city’s eight-member legislative delegation. As the delegation leader Santiago will serve as the point person
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