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Bridgeport News: New Bridgeport Office of Planning and Economic Development

Jul 20, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#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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State Police Detectives Seize Narcotics, Firearms following Bridgeport Search Warrant

Jul 20, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT. (July 13, 2016): State Police detectives from the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force arrested one person following a search and seizure warrant in Bridgeport. On July 13, 2016 at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force (SNTF), with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Emergency Services Unit, served a Search and Seizure Warrant at 28 Bell Street in Bridgeport. The warrant was the result of an investigation into the sale of prescription pills by Miriam Almourtada- Cotto. Detectives conducted a search of the residence, which is located within 1500 feet of Harding High School, and located hundreds of prescription pills and a number of handguns and rifles.  Almourtada-Cotto was taken into custody and transported to Troop G-Bridgeport…

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Mayor Ganim signs Concession Agreement with two Municipal Unions

Jul 19, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#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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