Bridgeport

Ganim Hires Assistant at $127,555 After Getting Union Concessions

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced the appointment of Kimberly Staley as Bridgeport Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. Staley recently left her position as Vice President and Director of client services with KRA Corporation where she managed all client-focused services, including contractual agreements. As Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Staley’s duties will include leading the planning, coordination, and execution of targeted programs and operations to bring a fresh approach to the challenges Bridgeport is facing. Staley will earn an annually salary of $127,555.   “I am looking forward to the unique perspective Kim will bring to the administration,” said Mayor Ganim. “She called Bridgeport her home, before she called it her place of employment so her input comes from firsthand…

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Bridgeport News: New Bridgeport Office of Planning and Economic Development

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim  announced the appointment of Thomas F. Gill as director of the Bridgeport Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED).  Gill takes over for Interim Director Ed Lavernoich who will return to his position at Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO). Gill is leaving his position as Chief Operations Officer of Black Rock Capital, LLC to take over as director of Bridgeport OPED.   “I am looking forward to the economic growth Tom will bring to the city,” said Mayor Ganim.  “We have known each other for decades and Tom has a genuine love for his city. I am certain his experience in the public and private sector while bring a unique perspective to development in…

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Mayor Ganim signs Concession Agreement with two Municipal Unions

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim  signed concession agreements with the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) and the Bridgeport City Supervisor Association (BCSA) that freeze wages and guarantee no layoffs until June 30, 2018. Assumed in the current fiscal year 2017 budget is $4,000,000 in savings from union concessions. The agreement is expect to save tax payers approximately $500,000 in the next fiscal year. As result of this agreement, layoffs for 27 employees have been rescinded. The no layoff clause covers nearly 1,000 members in both unions.   “We are very happy to have this agreement that represents significant savings for tax payers and also saves jobs in the municipal workforce,” said Mayor Ganim. “We still have a significant…

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Storm Summary

The intense storm that rolled through our area had calls running faster than I could post. Here are the significant calls in the area: ‪#‎Bridgeport‬ CT-- Lightning hits chimney of a multifamily house at 479 Putnam Street. Firefighters quickly put the attic fire out. ‪#‎Fairfield‬ CT-- Lightning hits a home at 233 Ridgeview Drive. ‪#‎Monroe‬ CT-- Lightning hits home at 29 Crystal Road. ‪#‎Weston‬ CT-- Two trees into a home on Holmes Street. ‪#‎Trumbull‬ CT-- Lightning hits a home at 333 Stonebridge Lane causing smoke in the home. Our sponsor can Make It Like Never Even Happened!http://www.servprostamford.com/

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