Today's swearing in of the new Mayor, Tim O'Brien, and other municipal officials elected last Tuesday was most significant for where it was held as much as what was said at the ceremony. The New Britain High Band played the music and the Madrigal Singers sang the National Anthem as classes at the high school, the … Continue reading Reflecting On the Inauguration: Tim O’Brien Wants To Be The "Education" Mayor
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Beware of Professional Politicians Accusing their Opponents of Being A "Professional Politician"
I once knew a state representative in Lynn, MA who came up with a winning slogan: "Tim Bassett Is A Lousy Politician". As I recall, the Lynn lawmaker used the phrase to win a term or two or three up on Beacon Hill giving meaning to the use of irony in politics.That same claim has been resurrected over and … Continue reading Beware of Professional Politicians Accusing their Opponents of Being A "Professional Politician"
Hearing on FY 12 City Budget May 12th at Slade Middle School
Now that the Stewart administration has put a $216 million budget on the table officials have set a public hearing for Thursday May 12th at 6 p.m. The hearing will be held at Slade Middle School, not the high school as originally announced.With federal recovery act funds gone and a best-case scenario of level … Continue reading Hearing on FY 12 City Budget May 12th at Slade Middle School
Should New Britain Follow Tulsa And Consider Mediation at City Hall?
A Mayor and City Council majority are facing a big divide over budgets, policies and ethics.The verbal disputes get heated with name calling and over the top rhetoric that pit one branch of government against another. All of this is occurring weeks ahead of what will be a very difficult municipal budget process. The situation … Continue reading Should New Britain Follow Tulsa And Consider Mediation at City Hall?
Tim Stewart As Mayor and Senator? City Charter Says Not So Fast
In declaring his candidacy for the vacant 6th District State Senate seat on January 7th, Mayor Tim Stewart said at his announcement he "would not rule out the possibility of keeping both jobs" if elected to the Senate.While Stewart may want to hold both elective offices and the salaries that go with them, the New Britain City … Continue reading Tim Stewart As Mayor and Senator? City Charter Says Not So Fast
Will City Avoid Layoffs To Frontline Education and Public Safety Jobs?
From New Britain Democrat http://newbritaindemocrat.blogspot.com/2010/05/muncipal-budget-hearing-monday-may-17th.htmlThe full weight of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression is falling on the city’s budget makers in shaping a fiscal plan for the year that begins July 1st. Few cities or towns in Connecticut and the nation are exempt. And with Connecticut’s over reliance on property taxes the fiscal … Continue reading Will City Avoid Layoffs To Frontline Education and Public Safety Jobs?
Remembering Bill Kerr, CCSU Politics Prof; Tribute Saturday, February 27th at New Britain Museum
A celebration of the life of Charles W. (Bill) Kerr, formerly of New Britain, will be held at the New Britain Museum of American Art on Saturday February 27, 2010, at 1 p.m. Kerr, 78, died on February 2, 2010 in his home at Sun City, Hilton Head, SC. A Missouri native, Kerr was a professor … Continue reading Remembering Bill Kerr, CCSU Politics Prof; Tribute Saturday, February 27th at New Britain Museum
Trash Talk From Mayor Sets Wrong Tone At Start of New Term
Mayor Stewart began a new term this week with an official call for an "end to political warfare" between his office and the City Council, according to Courant coverageAnd there was some high-minded rhetoric from Stewart to get things going: "Today we stand at the threshold of becoming a new and exciting city, one that … Continue reading Trash Talk From Mayor Sets Wrong Tone At Start of New Term
State Rep. O’Brien Poised To Take Mayoral Plunge
State Rep. Tim O’Brien (D-24) is set to make an announcement on his political plans this year at an announcement on July 17th to be held at the Pulaski Democratic Club, 89 Grove Street, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.O’Brien formed an exploratory committee earlier this year to consider running for Mayor and he has since … Continue reading State Rep. O’Brien Poised To Take Mayoral Plunge
Stewart’s double standard on state budget priorities
Mayor Tim Stewart has lashed out at New Britain's all Democratic legislative delegation for reductions in local aid made in a Democratic state budget plan presented last week.Stewart, facing the prospect of higher property taxes in a bad economy, delivered a "broadside" that takes aim at State Rep. John Geragosian (D-25), the House appropriations Chair, … Continue reading Stewart’s double standard on state budget priorities
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