Two months from a Democratic mayoral primary, challenger Mary-Jane Foster has pulled to within seven points of Mayor Bill Finch in the latest public opinion poll of
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Foster To State Ed Chief: Better Way To Supervise Schools
From Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster Foster Calls on Education Commissioner for “New Approach” to Takeover Democratic candidate for mayor of Bridgeport Mary-Jane Foster hand
Read moreThe Politics Of Education–What About My Kid’s Future!
How will voters react to the Board of Education, with the support of Mayor Bill Finch, giving up home rule to the state? Will this stoke
Read moreFoster Names Education Advocate Campaign Manager
] Former State Rep. Jason Bartlett has been named campaign manager by Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster. From Foster: Bridgeport businesswoman and social action advocate Mary-Jane
Read moreFoster Issues FOI Request, Smells A Secret Deal In State Takeover Of Schools
Was this all a grand plan? Were Mayor Bill Finch and Superintendent of Schools John Ramos winking and nodding privately for state control of the city school system? Democratic
Read moreFoster Says Expel Ramos And Finch
With word that Superintendent of Schools John Ramos and Mayor Bill Finch are throwing in the towel and asking the state to take control of
Read moreWhat’s The Political Skinny At The Parade?
We’re in the gut of the election season and mayoral candidates and entourages were out in force marching on Park Avenue or working the sidelines at
Read moreJuly Fourth Weekend–Time For Campaign Fireworks
Today is the last day of the municipal budget year. Have you received your tax bill? Mayor Bill Finch says he’s happy to be entering an election
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