Like him or not, former State Senator Ernie Newton’s not afraid to mix it up with OIB readers, judging by his responses to criticism. I’m wondering,
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Exploring A Mayoral Run
If you’re a mayoral candidate what do you say about where you want to take the city? It’s always easy to emphasize what’s wrong. Crime has
Read moreInhale, Exhale, Inhale, Exhale
Spring is here! Everyone in a good mood? Okay, a better mood? Time to take a little inventory on Bridgeport’s mayoral race approaching full mode. Mayor
Read moreKohut, Urban Warrior, Seeks Mayoralty
Environmental activist Jeff Kohut, coordinator of the Lake Forest Association block watch, has filed papers with the Town Clerk’s office to run as a petitioning
Read moreThe Politics Of Unemployment And Jobs–The Stoning Of Steel Point
On a day Mayor Bill Finch delivered his state of the city address to the business community at the Holiday Inn comes word from the
Read moreSeein’ The Green, Countin’ The Green, Lovin’ The Green
It’s a busy week for Mayor Bill Finch. Tonight (Tuesday) he’ll join a few hundred supporters for a blowout (suggested) $500 a head fundraiser at
Read moreBill, Joe, John And Mary-Jane
A lot of buzz out there about former Mayor Joe Ganim positioning to reclaim his old job. Some pols say he’s definitely going, others say they’re
Read moreA Couple Of Mayors At R&R
I was thinking (yes, that can be dangerous) about writing a column for weekend bantering–development, downtown stuff, city restaurants–when I came upon Michael Daly’s Sunday
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