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Guest Editorial — Charter change debacle awakens sleeping giant
The people of Bridgeport owe much to the allied proponents of education-reform and charter-revision that are responsible for the July 5, 2011 Board of Education “coup” and the follow-up, charter-revision initiative. Those persons/entities particularly […] Continue Reading…
- By Jeff Kohut
- Published November 11, 2012 in Editorial
We endorse Ed Gomes for state Senate
Tuesday, Aug. 14, is the Democrat primary in Bridgeport. We encourage all registered voters to go out and vote for the best candidate. We, at the Fairfield County Independent, endorse Ed Gomes for the […] Continue Reading…
- By Farifield County Independent Staff
- Published August 13, 2012 in Editorial
Mixed Vibes
As a resident of the South End, I harbor mixed feelings every year when July comes around, and the Gathering of the Vibes rolls down my street and into Seaside Park. There are plenty […] Continue Reading…
- By A.J. O'Connell
- Published July 26, 2012 in Editorial
Not just another election year
Among the agenda items for Bridgeport in 2012 are critical, generational choices that will determine future municipal governance, the direction of our public school system and our representation as a municipality in Hartford for […] Continue Reading…
- By Farifield County Independent Staff
- Published July 5, 2012 in Editorial
Charter reform must stop conflicts of interest
Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch has taken a good first step toward creating a commission to review the City Charter. It’s a paramount step that, if executed with genuine intent, can yield benefits and prosperity […] Continue Reading…
- By Farifield County Independent Staff
- Published April 17, 2012 in Editorial
Newton should have 2nd chance at public office
Ernie Newton officially returns to the Park City political stage on Saturday, Jan. 28, when he will declare his candidacy for the 23rd District state Senate seat, a position currently held by Sen. Ed […] Continue Reading…
- By Farifield County Independent Staff
- Published January 31, 2012 in Editorial
Firing vindicates board ‘dissidents’
The firing of Bridgeport public schools Superintendent John Ramos should serve as vindication for former Board of Education members Sauda Baraka, Maria Pereira and Bobby Simmons. On Aug. 5, members Barbara Bellinger, Leticia Colon, […] Continue Reading…
- By Farifield County Independent Staff
- Published November 6, 2011 in Editorial
Candidates, issues and process matter
We were witness to a Democratic primary full of candidates, issues and surprises. John Gomes was the first to enter the race. Early in 2010, he was very enthusiastic about the election and walking […] Continue Reading…
- By Carmen L. Lopez
- Published October 14, 2011 in Editorial
City’s destiny in voters’ hands
The events of recent weeks have dramatically impacted the upcoming Democratic primary for mayor in Bridgeport. To briefly recap, challenger Mary-Jane Foster was denied a spot on the ballot for mayor by Democratic Registrar […] Continue Reading…
- By Farifield County Independent Staff
- Published September 9, 2011 in Editorial
Be careful what you wish for
Now that the nuking of the Bridgeport Board of Education is a matter of historical record, it’s a little surprising to us that no one in City Hall has sounded the alarm — at […] Continue Reading…
- By Farifield County Independent Staff
- Published July 31, 2011 in Editorial
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