Fairfield landlord sues health department over rental occupancy rule
Stepney LLC owner of two Fairfield Beach Road houses sues the Fairfield Health Department alleging the local rule requiring landlords to identify tenants and obtain a Certificate of Rental Occupancy exceeds authority. The suit seeks temporary and permanent injunctions. concerns include privacy, $25 certificate fees, six month validity, and potential daily penalties. The firm cites state authority for sanitary rules while noting tenant data disclosure. Attorney George Ganim, son of Bridgeport’s mayor, represents the company.
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Fairfield Health Department
Fairfield Beach Road
Health Department
George Ganim
Bridgeport
Joseph P. Ganim
Stepney LLC
Health di
Arthur Leffert
Robert Guerrero
Democrats struggle to field candidates for state races
Democrats in the area report difficulties finding challengers to Republican incumbents Sen. John McKinney and Rep. Cathy Tymniak, with only Jacquelyn Cocco and Ellery Plotkin facing opposition in two General Assembly races. Fairfield Democratic leader Denise Dougiello cites time, flexibility, and finances as key barriers while Republican First Selectman John Metsopoulos says strong records and petitioned candidates reduce the need for opposition. He notes state legislative work is demanding despite compensation.
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John McKinney
Cathy Tymniak
Carl Dickman
General Assembly
Jacquelyn Cocco
Ellery Plotkin
Jack Stone
Fairfield Democratic Town Committee
Denise Dougiello
McKinney
Tymniak
Republican First
John Metsopoulos
Carl
Cathy
John
First Selectman
Metsopoulos
Metospoulos
Staffing costs for ninth grade center questioned by board
Critics say staffing estimates for a separate freshman campus under the ninth grade plan understate needs. Board members James Lee and Bruce Monte oppose the proposal and push a split vote on ninth grade staffing, citing uncertainty in projections while supporting other school staffing figures.
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James Lee
Board of Education
Lee
Bruce Monte
Monte
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