Mayor Finch Call Mayors To Shelter Illegal Migrant Children
STATEMENT: Mayor Bill Finch regarding call with mayors from across Conn. on sheltering Central American migrant children “Today’s call was another great step toward finding what, if anything, mayors in Connecticut can do on this front. The reality is that this problem has landed on the doorstep of American mayors. As an adoptee, the father of four kids, and CEO of a city with a strong immigrant population, I know how important to consider any and all options that would help these kids in need. I look forward to working with this Task Force as we continue seeking out options for helping kids in need.” – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Connecticut (July 25, 2014) – Background: Today, mayors from cities across…