By unanimous vote, the Bridgeport City Council Monday night filled two Democratic vacancies on the budget and legislative body, both relatively new faces in city
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Who Will Replace Paoletto And DeJesus On City Council?
Political maneuvering is underway to fill the City Council seats of the recently resigned Richard Paoletto and Richard DeJesus. An addendum to the council agenda
Read morePublic Hearing For Government Reform Bill, Hundreds Sign Petition In Support Of Enforcing City Charter
A public hearing for House Bill #5886 to enforce the Bridgeport City Charter barring city employees from serving on the City Council will take place
Read moreScenes From Black Rock Day
Always fun to harass politicians, greet OIB readers and enjoy the camaraderie of neighbors on Black Rock Day. 0
Read moreNo Changes In Recounts For Democratic Town Committee Seats
UPDATE: Includes town committee list. Monday’s recount in two districts did not change the results from last Tuesday’s Democratic Town Committee primaries, according to elections
Read moreSeveral Veteran Slates Win DTC Races, Some Challenge Slates Make Gains, Absentee Ballots Play Role, Pereira A Factor In Upper East Side
UPDATE, includes link to unofficial results here: Veteran slates in Black Rock, North End, West Side and East Side were victorious on Tuesday while challenge
Read moreFinally Here! Democratic Town Committee Primaries–Don’t Mess With Maria
Update: Bridgeport Working Families Party Chair Maria Pereira, a registered Democrat, is passionate about her political work. So passionate, she’s handing out cut cards to
Read moreShowdown For Democratic Town Committee Primaries–What Slate Are You Supporting Tuesday?
What are you hearing on the eve of Democratic Town Committee primaries in seven political districts? It’s been a long time since the city’s experienced
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