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For DeLandro and Against Columbus: Activism Planned for Council Meeting
With two major issues before the City Council on Wednesday evening, activists are organizing for Veronica DeLandro and against Columbus.
After Passing Over DeLandro, Republicans Prepare to Fill Council Seat
An unnamed person is to be considered for a Council vacancy, a month after Republicans pushed aside Democrat Veronica DeLandro for the seat.
An Attempted Coup and Assault on Democracy
After a coup attempt called for by Republican President Trump, the scope of the national and local assault on democracy has been settling in.
New Britain State Delegation Takes Office
Newly elected Sen. Rick Lopes (D-6) and Rep. Manny Sanchez (D-24) have officially joined the New Britain state legislative delegation.
Coalition Starts Campaign for Education Funding, Justice
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition held a kick-off event to press for education funding and changes in the school system.
Racial Justice Coalition to Hold Education Rally
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it will hold a campaign rally launch to press for greater city education funding.
Opposing Racial Justice Advocates, Stewart Vetoes Columbus Statue Resolution
During a nor’easter, a week before Christmas, Republican Mayor Erin Stewart vetoed moving the Columbus statue from a prominent city park.
After Blocking DeLandro Vote, Republicans Continue “Search”
After blocking a vote to appoint Democrat Veronica DeLandro to the Council, Republicans continue their “search”, looking to a January vote.
DeLandro Supporters Fired Up and Organizing
Supporters of Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro are organizing in the wake of a Republican decision to block her appointment to the City Council.
Council Votes to Remove Columbus Statue
The New Britain City Council has approved a resolution to move a statue of Christopher Columbus from a prominent city park.
Republicans Set Aside DeLandro Council Appointment
New Britain Council Republicans set aside the appointment of Democrat Veronica DeLandro to succeed Rep.-Elect Manny Sanchez on the Council.
Just Two Days Before DeLandro Vote, Stewart Calls for “Search”
Just two days before the vote on appointing Democrat Veronica DeLandro to the Council, Republican Mayor Erin Stewart is calling for a “search”
DeLandro Officially Proposed for Council Seat
Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro has officially been proposed to succeed Representative-Elect Manny Sanchez (D-24) on the City Council.
Contradictory Proposal Appears to Call for Automatic Mayoral Pay Raises
A Republican City Council member is proposing a contradictory proposal on pay raises for the New Britain’s mayor and certain other officials.
Resolution to Move Columbus Statue Voted Back to Council
A resolution to move a statue of Christopher Columbus from a prominent city park is headed back to the Council for possible final approval.
Council to Hold Columbus Statue Committee Meeting
A City Council committee will take public comment and consider a resolution to move a statue of Christopher Columbus from a prominent park …
Ignoring DeLandro, Republican Council Leader Seeks Candidates to Succeed Sanchez
Republican Council Majority Leader Daniel Salerno is seeking candidates to succeed Manny Sanchez, ignoring DeLandro as Democrats’ choice.
Democrats Pressing for DeLandro to Succeed Sanchez on Council
Democratic leaders are working to show why Democrat Veronica DeLandro is the right person to succeed Rep-Elect Manny Sanchez on the Council.
Committee Meeting Set on Columbus Statue
A City Council committee will take public comment and consider a resolution to move a statue of Christopher Columbus from a city park.
KIEDC Announces Food Box Program at St. James
Kingdom International Economic Development Corporation (KIEDC) will have a pop up food pantry at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church.