Victory in Bridgeport. Pro-Vallas forces spanked.
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| Democrats an Connecticut Working Family Party members tally election returns last night at the Red Rooster Deli, in Bridgeport, Conn. Photo: Ned Gerard |
In yesterday's school board elections, the majority of the nine-member school board tipped in favor of the Connecticut Working Families Party as WFP candidates and Democrats won a decisive victory over Republicans and corporate reformers. But at center of the election campaign was the issue of Supt. Paul Vallas, currently waiting a court decision on his eligibility to hold the post.
Yesterday's victory was a blow not only to Vallas, but to Democratic Mayor Bill Finch who