It can be lonely running as a Republican in a Democratic-dominant district in more ways than one. Helene Kouassi, founder of Stratford-based Hope Health Care, is
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Tag: Michael DeFilippo
Ganim Endorsed For Another Term, Moore Campaign Taking It To Streets To Wage Primary
Mayor Joe Ganim by a 74-11 vote was endorsed Tuesday night at Testo’s Restaurant by the Democratic Town Committee over State Senator Marilyn Moore setting
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City Council Budget Committee Halves Tax Cut, Increases School Funding Amid Protests For Millions More–Watch Deliberations
The City Council’s Budget And Appropriations Committee on Saturday, after a long day’s journey into the night, voted to halve Mayor Joe Ganim’s proposed tax
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Councilman DeFilippo On Package Store Approval: It’s Go Time
Talk about raising City Councilman Michael DeFilippo’s spirits. From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: More than three years after his new North End liquor store was
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Ganim Prepares Budget Rollout In Campaign Season
Is it good or bad karma to release the city budget on April Fools’ Day? Historically mayors submit budget proposals to the City Council the
Read moreDeFilippo Toasts Booze Decision Pending Zoning Appeal
City zoners raised City Councilman Michael DeFilippo’s spirits in July when they halved the distance between liquor stores and schools, daycare facilities, hospitals and churches to 750
Read moreCity Council Approves Newton’s Hire Local Ordinance
By a 17-2 vote, the Bridgeport City Council Monday night approved an ordinance submitted by East End councilor Ernie Newton that urges developers seeking City
Read moreCouncil To Vote On Resident Employment Ordinance
UPDATE: Newton ordinance passes 17-2. Council members AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia and Michael DeFilippo no votes. The Bridgeport City Council Monday night will take up a resolution
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