Mayor Finch Announces Creation of Mayor’s Youth Council

High School students can submit applications for consideration  BRIDGEPORT, CT (December 10, 2013) — Mayor Bill Finch today announced that he is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Mayor’s Youth Council. The new initiative provides youth a chance to learn about and participate in local government while serving in an advisory capacity to the Mayor on youth issues. The Youth Council will be comprised of 10 high school students from across Bridgeport Public Schools and Vocational programs. Youth participants will build fundamental leadership skills and core competencies in policy change while working on community service projects related to education, violence/bullying, and environmental stewardship. “My office is committed to building a new generation of young leaders who demonstrate a desire to be change agents in…

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City Woman, Police Department Host Toy Drive for City Children

#Bridgeport, CT – Dec. 9, 2013) -- Cecalie Cooper just wanted to help during the holiday season. “I wanted to make a difference in a child’s life this holiday season,” said Cooper, 25, a recent college graduate and daughter of Councilwoman Eneida Martinez-Walker. “It’s easy to caught up in the holidays and forget that there are children in our community who might not get presents. “I wanted to try to do something about it.” Cooper partnered with the Bridgeport Police Department in the effort. A collection box is located in the front lobby of Police Headquarters at 300 Congress St. and any toys collected will be distributed to families who lost all their possessions in a massive fire on Brooks…

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