Unofficial returns show all Bridgeport legislative candidates cruising to wins in a large city turnout by recent gubernatorial standards: for State Senate Marilyn Moore and
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Tag: Joe Ganim
Bridgeport Turnout Up From Four Years Ago, Lamont Greets Pols At Harding
Despite the rain, turnout in Bridgeport is heavy for a gubernatorial cycle and will run ahead of four years ago. At the midpoint of voting
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Department Chief Staley To Leave City Service, Search On For Replacement
Kimberly Staley who has served as chief administrative officer for two years is leaving the city at the end of this month to become CEO
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Surprise Surprise … Ganim Appoints Perez To Five-Year Top Cop Slot
Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday appointed–to no surprise–his long-time friend AJ Perez to a full, five-year term as the city’s top cop, a role he’s
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Facing City Council Expulsion For Residency Violation, Guedes Resigns From Civil Service Commission
On the night the City Council was scheduled to consider removal of Eleanor Guedes from the Civil Service Commission for violating the city’s residency code,
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Lamont: “I Will Remember Bridgeport Every Day”–Dems Rally Tuesday Vote
Chanting “Ned, Ned, Ned” about 300 Democratic activists Thursday night filled the ballroom of the Madison Avenue restaurant of Town Chair Mario Testa urged on
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Community Interviews Police Chief Finalists
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: It was like speed dating. The three finalists for the city’s top cop job spent their early afternoon Thursday trading
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Wanna Meet Three Police Chief Finalists? By Invitation Only
Update: Media was ultimately allowed in. By invitation only, Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration has solicited about 50 city stakeholders representing clergy, business, social services and
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