Former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh writes he will actively campaign against State Senator Anthony Musto if Musto does not support the state legislative bill
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Pinocchio Alert: What’s Mario Testa’s Real Address, Monroe Or Bridgeport? Records Contradict Testa Statements, Restaurant Zone Change Approved
UPDATE: Tuesday night the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission, by 6-3 vote, approved a “Petition of 1775 Madison Investments, LLC”–the North End restaurant owned by
Read moreSearching For Light In Sherwood’s Budget Forest–Can A Tax Hit Be Avoided?
During the Joe Ganim mayoral years (November 1991 to April 2003) the city’s fund balance, or financial reserve, grew to more than $50 million that
Read moreMarella Returns To City Council, Residents Protest Mayor’s Budget, Finch Cites Progress In Response
Mike Marella made his return to the City Council Monday night replacing long-time councilman Bob Curwen who resigned from the city’s legislative body several weeks
Read moreJerry Baron, Former Finance Director
Late on this, but worth noting the death last month of the city’s former Finance Director Jerry Baron who served the city during the Joe
Read moreFabs Presses Nose Against The Window Of Budget Hearing
Where did 10 years go? The first week of April 2003, John Fabrizi started his first full week as mayor of the state’s largest city
Read moreMayor Puts On Bright Face, Highlights Accomplishments, Braces For Beastly Budget–Will Malloy Step Up For Bridgeport?
Bill Finch took office as mayor of Connecticut’s largest city in December of 2007. Assuming he fills out this second four-year term he will become
Read moreTroll: Votes Bought And Sold On The City Council
Bob “Troll” Walsh, the resident curmudgeon on the Bridgeport City Council until his retirement two years ago, says votes can be bought and sold as
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