Podcasts about derby mayor rich dziekan

Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan's administration has changed the way the monthly agenda for the city's legislative body is put together.  While the administration says they are simply following the Derby City Charter, the Democratic majority of the Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen think otherwise. In this audio clip, Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo complains about the mayor's new policies, saying it hurts the public's access to local government.

Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan was willing to allocate more money for education in his budget but wanted to tie funding to academic performance, according to statements made at the Tuesday, April 5 meeting of the Derby Board of Apportionment and Taxation. In addition, a $1 million increase in medical insurance costs for the school district precluded additional funding from the city because the mayor had capped all department increases to no more than 2.5 percent. Jim Gildea, chairman of the Derby Board of Education, said the administration's reasoning does not make sense.

Will Cassetti be Mayor for Life in Ansonia? What are the Democrats plan for the Board of Aldermen/women in Derby? Did the Ansonia GOP hide from the press? What's the message from voters in Derby? Can the Ansonia Democrats recover from Tuesday's trouncing? Those questions are asked -- and so much more -- in The Valley Indy's 2021 Election Post-Election Autopsy! The guests include: Kianna DeCiucis, Ansonia Democratic campaign manager John Marini, Ansonia GOP chairman Aldermen Rob Hyder, Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan's campaign manager Aniello Malerba III, Derby Democrat Party chairman

Due to technical issues beyond my pay grade, I  had to split my interview with Andrew Baklik into two parts. This is Part II, in which Baklik talks development and charter revision. Baklik is Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan's chief of staff.

Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan and his chief of staff Andrew Baklik answer about 20 questions posed from Valley Indy readers. Topics include downtown redevelopment, the Route 34 widening project, taxes, crime, a lawsuit and much more.

Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan and his chief of staff Andrew Baklik answer about 20 questions posed from Valley Indy readers. Topics include downtown redevelopment, the Route 34 widening project, taxes, crime, a lawsuit and much more.

Mayor Rich Dziekan sits down with The Valley Indy to talk about what he's done in his two years as Derby's top elected official. Dziekan, a Republican, is running for a second, two-year term. Election Day is Nov. 5.  This episode is sponsored by ValleyGivesBack.org.

Dennis House and WFSB cover the tolls, with technical difficulties (0:00), meet Ashley - trying out for Pam's job (11:29), Stoshball tells Ashley what she needs to know about the show, micro wrestling, Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan, plus Stoshball gets kicked out of the studio (20:34), Ashley's terrible radio demo (51:18), and Dumb Ass News - Motley Crue's Vince Neil struggles to sing properly (59:55).

Audio clips from the Derby P&Z never-ending saga involving The Hops Co., a wildly popular beer garden in east Derby. The business wants to renovate the back of its property, but a lawyer representing a neighboring landowner says the biz actually wants to expand, which is a no-no because the businesses is “grandfathered.” Also, Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan is guest bartending to raise money for a worthy cause, and this podcast is being downloaded 2,000 times a week.

Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan and Carmen DiCenso, the city's economic development liason, are the guests on the latest episode of 'Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast.' Dziekan and DiCenso talk about a tax incentive program currently in the works, Big Y, the Route 34 widening project, blight, and efforts to unload 15 city-owned properties. This podcast was made possible by ValleyGivesBack.org. Adding a Valley charity to your estate plan creates a lasting legacy that tells future generations what causes mattered to you. Your action will inspire others to follow your lead and make a difference. With a planned gift, you have the power to impact the Valley community forever, without affecting your current lifestyle. Learn more at ValleyGivesBack.org, an initiative of the Valley Community Foundation. Plan now, give later, and impact tomorrow at ValleyGivesBack.org.

Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan and his chief of staff Andrew Baklik talk about their first two months on the job.