3:30 p.m. update: The City Council Monday night overwhelmingly passed the Master Plan that was debated in comments over the weekend. Big crowd on hand
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Colon, Crossin Endorsed For BOE, Plus: Recalling The Legendary Mario-Rizzi Fight
Thanks to Tom Kelly for filling in for me at the DTC endorsement session. See his report below. I’ll have my own soon. What A Fight Hard
Read moreBOE Battle Heats Up
Lots going on this week. Candidate endorsements, Gathering of the Vibes at Seaside Park and oh, yeah, the OIB party Thursday, 5:30 p.m. at Taco
Read moreWho Are These People!
Lots of twists and turns in recent days as Democratic candidates position for seats on the Board of Education. Two slots are available on the
Read moreThe Spice Of Carmen Lopez, Plus: Crossin Seeks BOE, And Hippie Fest News
11 a.m. update: Okay, this is the Bridgeport politics we know and love. I’ve been getting emails and phone calls from political operatives saying, ‘Forget
Read moreRevolving BOE Seats
Classic OIB dynamic brewing over two open Board of Education seats. Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez of Black Rock wants in. Mayor Bill Finch isn’t
Read moreMayor Vetoes Port Authority Ordinance, Plus: Calling All Candidates
5 p.m. update: Mayor Bill Finch has vetoed the City Council ordinance dissolving the Bridgeport Port Authority, joining Gov. Jodi Rell’s veto of state legislation that caused the city’s legislative body
Read moreHey, Buddy, You Gotta Dime? Plus: Rell Budget Veto, And Fishing For Fireworks
2:30 p.m. update: July 1, start of a new budget year for the state’s largest city without a state budget … yet. If you’re a
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