Minority party representation. That was part of my pitch to a sweet gathering Tuesday night at the Black Rock Library discussing Bridgeport government, how it’s
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The Labor Party, Plus: Deep Sixx, Bunkering The Beach, And Hennessy’s Apology
Weekend update: Ah yes, Labor Day weekend. In the spirit of hard work, goodwill and the laborious efforts of the Democratic Town Committee, OIB presents for
Read moreYou’re On Your Own, Buddy
Hey, every man (and woman) for himself. Well, that will be the case for a number of candidates in upcoming City Council Democratic primaries. Example, incumbents in
Read moreRevolving BOE Seats
Classic OIB dynamic brewing over two open Board of Education seats. Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez of Black Rock wants in. Mayor Bill Finch isn’t
Read moreMayor Vetoes Port Authority Ordinance, Plus: Calling All Candidates
5 p.m. update: Mayor Bill Finch has vetoed the City Council ordinance dissolving the Bridgeport Port Authority, joining Gov. Jodi Rell’s veto of state legislation that caused the city’s legislative body
Read moreCraps At The Capitol, Plus: Education Candidates
Yikes. What happens if the Connecticut Legislature doesn’t approve the two-year moratorium Mayor Bill Finch wants regarding the city’s investment share in the pension fund for uniformed services? I
Read moreHow’s Finch Doing After 18 Months? Plus: Brownfield Bucks
Mayor Bill Finch has just about reached his first 18 months in office. Where did the time go? Former Mayor John Fabrizi would love to fast
Read moreTime For A Good Fight And An Anniversary Party, Plus: Finch, Himes Announce Dough Flow
Are you sick of me harping about sludge, sewers, effluent, toilets, separation systems? I better stop before you all flush me into the Pequonnock River. At
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