POLL: Are there too many city reps on the Board of Reps?
The legislative chambers at the Government Center, where the 40-member Board of Reps meets. STAMFORD — How many people should represent a city with a population of 123,000? The majority of the members...
View ArticleRepublican Town Committee primary turnout at 11%, Dems at 9.64%
UPDATED: Democratic Registrar of Voters Alice Fortunato just called to say that as of 5 p.m., 345 ballots had been cast in the Democratic City Committee’s three primary elections. That equals a 9.64...
View ArticleTown committee primary results
STAMFORD — Here are the unofficial results from Tuesday’s Republican Town Committee and Democratic City Committee elections, according to both political parties’ voter registrars. The 10 races showing...
View ArticleProtestors gather in downtown Stamford for Romney fundraiser
ABOVE: Protesters from the Stamford UAW Local 2377 union and NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut occupy a corner of Tresser Boulevard and Greyrock Place on Thursday evening, across from the Mitt Romney...
View ArticleWhere to vote Tuesday
STAMFORD — Today’s paper edition of the Stamford Advocate printed the wrong polling stations for tomorrow’s presidential primary election. Below is the correct list. To look up your polling station by...
View ArticleMerrill: See something, say something at the polls
Ann Romney, wife of presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, keynotes the Prescott Bush Award dinner at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa in Stamford Monday Night. STAMFORD — As...
View ArticleCongressman Himes lends support to unions against Harbor Point
As part of the continuing clash between labor unions and developer Building and Land Technology, yet another protest by members of two building trades and carpenters unions was set to take place this...
View ArticleStamford presidential donations increase to $284K
STAMFORD — On Monday the Advocate ran a story on Stamford residents’ campaign contributions for the 2012 presidential election. Since then, the Federal Elections Commission has updated its website to...
View ArticleDCC, RTC announce November candidates
STAMFORD – Democratic and Republican Party leaders endorsed several candidates for November’s state and local elections Wednesday night: Registrars of Voters: The Democratic City Committee voted 22-17...
View ArticleHighlights: Stamford’s State of the City
Mayor Michael Pavia delivers his state of the city address July 9, 2012 STAMFORD — Mayor Michael Pavia delivered his annual state of the city address to members of the Board of Representatives last...
View ArticleWATCH: William Tong announces mayoral candidacy
State Rep. William Tong, D-147, announced his candidacy for mayor of Stamford at Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant on High Ridge Road Monday .His campaign platform encompasses five main platforms:...
View ArticleConservative clash: WWE vs. Glenn Beck
Stamford-based WWE is taking umbrage to remarks from conservative talk show host Glenn Beck over the introduction of a new Tea Party character named Zeb Colter — perhaps a long-lost relative of New...
View ArticleVIDEO: Eileen Heaphy kicks off mayoral campaign
STAMFORD — City Rep. Eileen Heaphy, D-8, unveiled her 2013 mayoral campaign Friday at the Hibernian Hall. “When I was growing up in Ansonia, my hometown 45 minutes up the road, union was not a dirty...
View ArticleMAYOR’S RACE: Martin speaks out against Pavia’s boatyard plan
ABOVE: Democratic mayoral candidate David Martin spoke at Czescik Park Saturday STAMFORD — David Martin, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s endorsement for a second mayoral run, announced Saturday...
View ArticleMAYOR’S RACE: Pavia endorses Fedele
STAMFORD — Mayor Michael Pavia, who is not seeking reelection in November, endorsed Republican contender Michael Fedele Saturday afternoon. See Pavia’s full remarks here. Due to my superb camera...
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