City elections rarely disappoint for controversy, whether for mayor, city council, school board and the one taking place today for the Parent Advisory Council at
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School Board, By 5-4 Vote, Approves Three-Year Deal For Vallas–Finch: ‘Right For The Children’
The Bridgeport Board of Education Monday night approved a new three-year contract for Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas in a vote that continued a 5-4
Read moreVallas’ Performance Evaluation, Possible Contract Vote, On Monday School Board Agenda
The battle for control of the Board of Education continues Monday (tonight) with a scheduled special meeting for “Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent’s Performance
Read moreWhat’s Your Story Of The Year? The Education Ballot Question Broke Spending Records
Sandy Hook in Newtown. It’s the horrific story of the year–nationally, locally and everything in between. The bloodiest gun massacre of school children in American
Read moreThe Power Of The Pulpit–Is Pastor Bennett Considering A Mayoral Run?
The next mayoral election is 2015, but if you want to build coalitions, speak out on issues and poise yourself as mayoral timber, it’s not
Read morePelto Files Campaign Finance Complaints Involving Education Ballot Initiative
Government watchdog Jonathan Pelto www.jonathanpelto.com has filed additional elections complaints in connection with the November ballot question in which voters rejected a mayoral-appointed school board.
Read moreRev. Bennett: Chaos Or Community?
The Rev. Anthony L. Bennett is senior pastor of Mount Aery Baptist Church. He was among several city ministers who urged a no vote to
Read moreThe Power Of Organized Opposition And A Large Voter Turnout Defeat Ballot Question
What did we learn from the defeat of the education ballot question? The traditional Democratic Party apparatus, even well financed, is vulnerable to defeat in
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