UPDATE: McCarthy wins another term as Council President. City politicians often leverage the oath of office to showcase old and new alliances. The 20-member legislative
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The 2014 Election Cycle Underway, Debicella Snowballs Himes For Vail Trips
We’ve officially segued into the gubernatorial election cycle that includes potentially hot state and federal legislative races. Bridgeport’s state legislative delegation has six State House
Read moreWho Would Be Your City Council President? Examining The Council Conflict Issue
The City Council will have nine new members, among 20, sworn into office in December. They will choose a council president and presumably Tom McCarthy
Read moreSue Brannelly’s Opposition To “90-99 Percent” Of Her Constituents Urging City Council Reform
At Wednesday night’s forum for City Council candidates in the 130th District, incumbent Democrat Sue Brannelly was trapped in one of those “uh oh” moments
Read moreCouncil Candidates Debate Taxes, Development, Conflicts Of Interest
City Council candidates in the 130th District squared off Wednesday night for a spirited forum in the standing-room-only Black Rock Library conference room with Democratic incumbents
Read moreTorres, Blagys: We Support The City Charter, Honor Will Of The People
Republican candidates for City Council Rick Torres and Phil Blagys share this commentary about eliminating conflicts of interest such as enforcing the City Charter that
Read moreHennessy: Dems On The Rocks–Whacks ‘Corrupt Machine And Political Bosses’
Leave it to maverick Democratic State Rep. Jack Hennessy for a fiery quote. He posted this unabashed endorsement on his Facebook page on behalf of
Read moreHennessy: Musto’s No Friend Of Mine
Poor Democratic State Senator Anthony Musto’s losing political friends fast. First, State Rep. Auden Grogins refused to participate in a joint constituent office hours with
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