In two weeks Mayor Joe Ganim will submit his spending plan to the City Council for the budget year beginning July 1 that includes the
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Tag: Scott Burns
Bridgeport’s Bonanza: $241 Million Poised In Direct Aid From Federal Stimulus Package
Tucked into the stimulus relief bill signed by President Biden is something leaders from cities and towns across America have jawboned their congressional representatives for
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Lopez Questions Healthy Investment In Amp Naming Rights
From retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez. This commentary was first published in the Connecticut Post. Hartford HealthCare Corp. would like Bridgeport’s residents and taxpayers to
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Following Civil Unrest, Budget Committee Examines Reallocation Of Police Funds
The City Council’s Budget & Appropriations Committee Monday at 6 p.m will consider a “Proposed resolution committing to reallocating certain funds from the Police Department
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City Council President Nieves Seeks Public Safety Solutions
News release from City Council President Aidee Nieves: City Council President Aidee Nieves announces today the formation of a multi-stakeholder, working team to identify public
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“Lame-Duck” Appointment Ordinance On City Council Agenda
Historically one of the shortest meetings of the year, the City Council will meet Monday on the eve of election day to refer a number
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Black Rock City Council Members Call For Eneida Martinez’s Resignation, Cruz: Let Voters Decide
Black Rock City Council members Scott Burns and Matt McCarthy want Eneida Martinez to resign following the councilwoman’s arrest on 10 counts of illegal sale of
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Who’s Zoomin’ Who? Lopez Casts Spotlight On Municipal Targets At Taxpayer Expense
Remember that Aretha Franklin song from 1985, Who’s Zoomin’ Who? Well, these days Zoom delivers City Council meetings to the virtual destination of your choice.
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