Running unopposed, Bridgeport’s first Latina City Council President Aidee Nieves Monday night was elected to serve another two years as leader of the legislative body.
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Weldon, Joe-So Win Minority Party School Board Seats
Just think, they have four more years together. Republican Board of Education Chair John Weldon and incumbent Joe Sokolovic have captured the two remaining minority-party
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City Council Approves Music Festival For Seaside Park
The City Council Monday night, by a 17-1 vote, approved the contract for a multi-day music festival at Seaside Park next September, a joint venture
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As Bradley Trial Looms, Political Insiders Examine The What-Ifs Of Potential Vacancy
Jury selection for State Senator Dennis Bradley’s federal campaign finance trial is scheduled for Dec. 6 before U.S. District Judge Victor Bolden. Bradley and outgoing
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Will New Faces Change City Council Machinations?
Barring a change in the political zeitgeist Nov. 2, four new members will officially join the 20-unit City Council in December. Many veterans of the
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How Will City Council Members Deal With Wanda Simmons’ Anti-Vax Fixation
In two months a new City Council will be seated with at least four new members, including East End activist Wanda Simmons who brings lingering
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Will Bridgeport Light Up Like Broadway? Hartford HealthCare’s “Illuminated” Sign Proposal Atop St. V’s Draws Residential Fire, Zoning Change Sought For Sign Approval
UPDATE: P&Z continued the matter to next month based on HHC request. Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez shines a light on Hartford HealthCare’s land
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Examining Ganim’s Reelection Chances Midterm–A Mixed Bag For 2023 Campaign
Two years ago Mayor Joe Ganim eked out a primary win scare over State Senator Marilyn Moore who won the walk-in vote total, crushed under
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