Chief Rilling announced that the police department has used about 65 percent of its overtime budget and we are not at the fiscal year midpoint. Of course, it might be helpful to know if the overtime was the result of one-time events, a trend or how it compares to same period in previous years. This type of basic analysis is something that it seems would be important in the sixth largest city in Connecticut, but strangely always seems to be missing form budget presentations.

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With the statement “being speaker isn’t forever,” Jim Amann, House Speaker and Milford Democrat has told the Journal Inquirer that he plans to form a committee to explore a 2010 gubernatorial campaign. This would add him to the Democratic mix that includes AG Dick Blumenthal (who’s always in the mix), Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz, State Senate President Don Williams, Mayors John DeStefano and Dan Malloy.

According to the Jounral Inquirer:

The Milford Democrat confirmed Friday that next month he likely will form a committee to explore a 2010 gubernatorial campaign.

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