The state’s largest city has had 52 mayors in its history, all white males except for one. Her name is Mary Chapar Moran who served
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25 Years Ago, Dems Mario Testa And Mike Rizzitelli Duked It Out At Party Convention
It’s been 25 years and this video is more priceless than ever. This weekend and into next week a series of political conventions will take
Read moreEnforcing The City Charter (When Convenient)–School Board Debates Legal Hires, Charter Schools
City Attorney Mark Anastasi’s interpretation of the City Charter is always a fascinating study. Mark claims it’s okay for city employees to serve on the
Read moreSupremes Reject Ganim Law License
The Connecticut Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously rejected an appeal from former Mayor Joe Ganim to reinstate his law license that was stripped following his
Read moreBudget Time In The City, Finch’s Reelection Challenge
Mayor Bill Finch and city bean counters are putting the finishing touches on a spending plan for submission to the City Council at its next
Read moreFabrizi Versus Finch–Can Fabs Raise The Money For A Comeback?
John Fabrizi and Bill Finch are quintessential city politicians in the right place at the right time. Fabs, the City Council president, replaced Joe Ganim
Read moreFinch And Harp, Who Has Mayoral Juice In Hartford?
The other day Mayor Bill Finch urged the state legislature’s Appropriations Committee to free up more state aid to help keep down local property taxes,
Read moreMario’s Bill Finch Pinocchio Moment, Two More Years For Testa
UPDATE: Moses nominates Mario As Mario Testa prepared to receive another two years as czar of the Democratic Town Committee, he uncorked another of his
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