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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

FINALLY, THERE IS HOPE FOR HARTFORD

 
 
Hartford can not survive another four years under Pedro Segarra. The missteps, the corruption and mismanagement are taking their toll more and more everyday. There is no accountability at City Hall and I am not even sure that Segarra  has a grasp on how City Government is supposed to function..Many of the Department head positions, which are supposed to be filled by Segarra are or have remained vacant for extended periods of time .Public Works and Finance are two examples

The light at the end of the tunnel became visible today when Luke Bronin announced his candidacy for Mayor of Hartford. Luke, until recently was the Chief Advisor to Governor Malloy for Malloy's first term. Much more on Bronin and his plans for a new direction for government and accountability in Hartford soon.

Read more on Bronin's announcement here.

Segarra was apparently unable to comment as he is conducting interviews to fill patronage positions for Hartford Democratic Town Committee members and the children of any State Representative available for sale.

WALLER OUT AS ASSISTANT CHIEF

Sources are confirming that Acting Assistant Fire Chief Terry Waller is being demoted back to District Chief effective Sunday. This move is apparently being made after a fallout yesterday between Waller  and Fire Chief Carlos Huertas. Shortly thereafter  an e-mail was distributed Department wide that as of Sunday Waller is no longer assigned to the Chief's Office.

Waller is also the boyfriend/ fiancee'/ significant other of outgoing Corporation Counsel/Puppet master Saundra Kee-Borges

More on this later today

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

DON'T LOOK UP

It is never a good idea to stare up at a surveillance camera if you are allegedly thinking about robbing a bank.

Windsor Police are apparently looking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual in the photo above. If you have any knowledge of his identity, p[lease call Windsor Police at 860-688-5273.

If you are thinking about making this a career, it might be a good idea to invest in a ski mask or at least pull it over your face instead of posing for the selfie for Windsor PD and the FBI.

 When you eventually get out that is.

 Does your mother know you snuck out of the house?

THE CITY HALL CANDY SHOP IS OPEN

It is and always has been inevitable, but this year promises to be worse than usual. Any incumbent running for re-election usually has an advantage. The power of their office allows and offers them perks that they can use to benefit their campaign. This is especially true when that incumbent knows that they are on shaky ground.

Apparently Mayor Segarra is using the power of incumbency to his benefit.

According to City Hall sources, Segarra has recently hired the daughter of a Hartford State Representative to work in his office.  According to other sources, the hiring came with a deal to shore up Segarra's support in the State Reps home district where both she and her husband are members of the Districts Democratic Town Committee.

The source also detailed the hiring of a female acquaintance  (girlfriend) of a Councilperson for a City Hall position. I am awaiting their employment information pursuant to an FOI request to see what procedures were followed  and whether it was a competitive process. Somehow I think I already know the answer.

It is a promising sign though that Segarra has to take  steps  like this , knowing that his endorsement is far from a done deal according to Democratic Town Committee members I have spoken with. Normally the incumbent is pretty much assured the nomination, apparently not in this case though.

I will continue to update the latest new hires in the Candy Store as election time gets closer, including the names and affiliations once the employment applications are received through FOI.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

THIS SHOULD ALLOW YOU TO SLEEP EASIER TONIGHT

Wednesday: MAYOR SEGARRA attends GovERNOR Malloy Inaugural Events

— MEDIA ADVISORY—

(January 6, 2015) Tomorrow, Mayor Pedro E. Segarra will attend events throughout the day in honor of Governor Malloy’s second inauguration, including the parade, swearing-in ceremony and the inaugural ball in Hartford.

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WHO: Mayor Segarra
WHAT: Governor Malloy’s inaugural parade
WHEN: Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Trinity Street and Jewell Street

WHO: Mayor Segarra
WHAT: Governor Malloy’s swearing-in ceremony
WHEN: Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: State Armory, 360 Broad Street

WHO: Mayor Segarra
WHAT: Governor Malloy’s inaugural ball.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Doors open at 6:00pm.
WHERE: Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd.

A SAD ANNIVERSARY

 
 
Even after 11 years the memories don't seem to fade. I Guess having the memories is a good thing, but it doesn't get easier.

This past Sunday would have been my father's 85th birthday. Today, January 6th is the 11th anniversary of his death after a battle with cancer. He wanted so bad to make it through Christmas and his Birthday that year. Why I'm not sure, but he definitely did it with dignity and courage. It was also important to make it to his 50th Wedding Anniversary with my mother and he did that also.

His final birthday was held at Hartford Hospital in his room and we were all well aware that the end was coming anytime . But I don't want to get too deep, but when the priest came in to give my father the last rights, he said "ths is what death is about, it should be a celebration of life"  His room was full of our friends and family, and like any of our family gatherings there was plenty of food also. That's back when we were a Family , before all of the nonsense.

Having the family support made the next several days bearable and I know it was improtant for my mother. She has held up very well and carried on over the years without her best friend and partner  of over 50 years by her side. Her true strength has shown through and she has done so much to give hear a sense of purpose in life without my father to be with her. 

She has done so much from volunteering for the Red Cross to knitting booties and hats for preemie babies at the NICU at Hartford Hospital.Every Wednesday is a do not disturb day with her. That is her day set aside to drive several of her neighbors to the local senior center to get them out of their homes for an afternoon of lunch and board games. She loves it and they rely on her as the capable driver to transport them. I'm glad she still is capable of getting around on her own.

My dad was never a politician or an elected officail, probably a good thing, but I think about him when I have improtant decisions to make and ask myself "what would Dad do?" You too mom, but I can just call you.

At times like this when you have time to think, I think you realize the importance of family and being able to spend time with your parents and family. We probably don't think about it enough when we are younger and busy but as more time passes, it becomes important.

Happy birthday Dad, and I know Mom will be  calling shortly giving me hell for making her cry after reading this posting