On Monday OIB sized up the mayoral race with Bill Finch poised, barring a new dynamic, for reelection. What could change the dimension beyond a
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Marilyn Moore Joins Gomes For Mayor
Political activist Marilyn Moore has been named campaign manager for Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes. This is a nice pick-up for money-challenged Gomes, the former
Read moreAre You A Switch Hitter?
The deadline for a registered voter to switch from a major party to another and vote in a September municipal primary is June 13. Unaffiliated
Read moreFinch Presents Pension Solution Plan, Emphasizes Ganim Gamble
UPDATE: Mayor Bill Finch issued a statement Thursday to “fully fund obligations for Pension Plan A” for uniformed services. The mayor’s primary opponents have criticized him for
Read moreSpeedy Gonzalez Becomes Dem
Former City Councilman Joel “Speedy” Gonzalez, once a Democrat, once a Republican, once a Working Families Party voter (are you dizzy) is now a Democrat
Read morePolitics And Pasta Buddy’s Way
Vincent “Buddy” Cianci, the longest-serving mayor in Providence, Rhode Island history, is unique in a sea of political characters. Evicted from office in 1984 for torturing a Rhode
Read moreMoney, Money, Money, Money; Do You Have Enough Campaign Cash To Compete? Plus: The Americo Factor
Whew! Now that we’ve survived the end of the world (or maybe we didn’t and we’re all in heaven?), time to reminisce about the future.
Read moreWhen The Politically Connected Didn’t Pay Taxes, The State Passed The Ripper Bill
“Bridgeport is one of those towns that doesn’t collect their taxes very well. That way of doing things came into vogue in Bridgeport years ago;
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