A community committee formed by City Council President Aidee Nieves and Councilman Scott Burns has offered recommendations in a report that includes community policing foot
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Tag: Mary McBride-Lee
As Promised, Chief Garcia Shuffles Police Assignments, Councilman Newton Wants Answers
Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia on Wednesday announced a shakeup in the ranks that includes senior officials challenging her ascension to assistant chief prior to
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Despite Promotion, Sharpton No-Show For City March
From Mike Mayko, CT Post: But one person whose absence was prominent was the Rev. Al Sharpton. Just last Sunday his expected presence filled the
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Readying For Rev. Al’s Peace March
City ministers Mary McBride-Lee, a city council member and Herron Gaston, assistant chief administrative officer, have invited Rev. Al Sharpton for a peace march “Taking
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Ganim Embraces Obama’s Call To Action Against Police Brutality
News release from Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ganim signed the Obama Foundation pledge which calls for a commitment to action by mayors and other community leaders
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Screech! City Council Delivers Its First Virtual Meeting In History
Dog barking, ear-splitting echo chamber, City Council members talking over one another (what else is new), Bridgeport’s legislative body conducted its first video/telephonic meeting in
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Nieves Sets City Council Committee Appointments
City Council President Aidee Nieves has made assignments to key committees where the primary work is done on the legislative body. The first two names
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Ganim’s New Term Has Begun, Swearing-in Ceremony On Monday
Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday will receive the oath of office for another four-year term. Technically according to the City Charter, his term started 12:01
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