Voter rejection to the state legislature in 2012 and 2014 is not deterring Ernie Newton from considering a 2017 run for City Council where he launched
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Ganim Launches Second Chance Initiative For Ex-offenders
Mayor Joe Ganim on Friday was joined by city and state lawmakers, business leaders and local nonprofits to announce a Second Chance Society initiative aimed
Read moreDemocratic Political Leadership Shows Male-Dominated Gender Gap
Bridgeport’s Democratic Party is looking for a few good women in district leadership positions. On March 14, Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa, backed by Mayor
Read moreCity Council Members Urge Moratorium On Amending Liquor Store Locations
City Council members Eneida Martinez and Jose Casco have submitted a resolution calling for the legislative body to place a 180-day moratorium on the Planning
Read moreZoning War To Regulate Sale Of Spirits
Monday night update: At the request of attorney Chuck Willinger, the agenda item was deferred to the next meeting. Dozens of opposing package store owners
Read moreIn Testy Vote City Council Approves Gaudett Consulting Contract, Perez To Become Acting Chief
Several irritated City Council members Monday night including President Tom McCarthy groused through the proposed three-year contract with Joe Gaudett in which he will resign
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
Read moreMcCarthy Wins Unanimous Vote For Council Presidency
UPDATE: committee chairs. On a night Joe Ganim presided over his first City Council meeting in more than 12 years, Tom McCarthy once again was
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