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Politics
State Democratic Convention Kicks Off In Hartford
The Connecticut Democratic State Convention kicked off on Friday, May 18 praising U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy in downtown Hartford. Support in the race for governor is building for Ned Lamont of Greenwich. Susan Bysiewicz withdrew her challenge for the nomination and agreed to be Lamont’s running mate. On Thursday, Sean Connolly, former state Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, dropped his bid for governor. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim remains as Lamont’s only convention challenger.
Politics
Crowded Field Of 2018 CT Gubernatorial Candidates Will Be On Display
Do the math: If every candidate invited to Saturday's 90-minute forum in Westport speaks for five minutes -- the debate will be over. Eighteen candidates from across the state seeking to be Connecticut’s next governor have agreed to meet on April 21 for the Gubernatorial Forum presented by the League of Women Voters. The event, to be held at Westport Town Hall from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., is one of the many attractions of the Maker Faire throughout the day. At least 14 of the 29 announced candidates, as listed below, are from Fairfield County. Most of them have been invited to Saturday's for…
Politics
Ganim Urges General Assembly To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is urging state leaders that its' time to legalize recreational marijuana. In an effort to make that happen, Ganim who is running for the Democratic nomination for governor, recently testified in front of the General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee to offer support for the bill which would allow anyone over 21 to purchase marijuana from state-licensed retail outlets. “A legal regulated recreational marijuana industry would launch a new industry in Connecticut, create thousands of new jobs, and produce hundreds of millions of needed annual tax revenue for the state…
Business
Plans For Bridgeport Casino Now On Hold
Potential plans for a casino in Bridgeport have been put on hold by House Democrats who say they don't have enough time to muster support for the bill.House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz said in a press conference Tuesday that who should get the casino in the state is too complicated to undertake in the month remaining. The group also don't believe a request for proposal (RFP) could be developed in time. Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, made it clear he does not support issuing an RFP for a Bridgeport casino without a gaming plan. Instead, he is pushing a “comprehensive gaming strategy” that would include…
Politics
Greenwich's Ned Lamont Joins Race For Governor — Again
GREENWICH, Conn. – Greenwich's Ned Lamont officially filed paperwork Wednesday with the Connecticut Secretary of the State to launch his bid to become Connecticut’s next governor. Lamont, a Democrat, made his announcements in emails to supporters and video (above). This is his second run for the governorship. “I am proud to call Connecticut my home, to start my business here and raise my family here,” said Lamont. “We have many great assets and people want to live here, but we are falling behind. We need to fix our state budget and improve our economy so more people and businesses can con…
Weather
Bridgeport Hunkers Down In Blinding Snowstorm
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — City Hall and City Hall Annex will be closed Thursday due to inclement weather. Mayor Joe Ganim has asked all non-essential city services employees not to report to work and all public schools and city parks are also closed. Residents may go to www.bridgeportct.gov/snow for the latest updates on the storm and the city’s response.
Weather
Move Your Car: Bridgeport Declares Snow Emergency In Advance Of Storm
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — In anticipation of the winter storm bearing down on the Northeast, Mayor Joe Ganim today declared a snow emergency for the city beginning at noon Jan. 3. To allow for plowing, no parking is allowed on snow emergency streets, and only even side of the street parking is allowed on all other roadways. Vehicles left on snow emergency street will be subject to fines and towing. Not sure if you’re on a snow emergency street? They’re marked with white signs with red lettering. You can also find a list here. The City of Bridgeport anticipates a significant snowfall starting ea…
Politics
Off And Running: Bridgeport Mayor Ganim Files For Gubernatorial Bid
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — It’s official: Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is running for governor. Pledging that “We can do better,” Ganim today filed the necessary paperwork with the State Elections Enforcement Commission to run as a Democratic candidate in 2018. Citing his more than 14 years as mayor of the state’s largest city, Ganim is pledging to work hard to revive the Connecticut economy and stabilize state government finances. “The road to bringing fiscal stability back to Connecticut runs through economic development and job growth,” he said in a written statement. “We can get Connecticut b…
Politics
Ganim: Taxpayers Will Save Millions Thanks To Bridgeport Bond Sale
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The city recently completed a pension bond sale, raising $96 million to help pay down long-term unfunded pension liability covering retirement costs for current and former police officers and firefighters. Announcing the move Thursday, Mayor Joe Ganim said the measure will save city taxpayers about $2 million in net debt service payments each year over the next 26 years. “Selling these bonds empowers the city of Bridgeport to eliminate a major piece of unfunded pension liability in a way that is saving taxpayers millions of dollars — a win-win!’ the mayor said in a writt…
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