"Finch cites Bridgeport progress in annual address" -
Fairfield County Business Journal
During his annual State of the City address on Thursday, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch told a crowd that the State of the City is strong and getting stronger every day. In his speech, Mayor Finch said that the city has pushed through some of the most difficult economic, educational, and environmental challenges Connecticut has ever faced and, together, emerged stronger as a community.
“I'm proud to say that the State of the City is strong and getting stronger every day. We're on the right track. This city is on its way up," Mayor Finch said. “For example, today you can stand on the white sand of a re-opened, re-vitalized Pleasure Beach and look out onto Steel Point where development is finally happening.”
Mayor Finch also walked through major examples of the city’s progress, including the development of Steelpointe Harbor, the re-opening of Pleasure Beach, the historic reduction in crime in the city and investments in pre-k.
“As the chief executive of our city, I’m focused on making smart investments for the future. It’s my job to think about the long run, and to make sure our city becomes a place where our kids and grandkids will choose to live, work, and raise their families, too,” Mayor Finch Said. “That’s why I’ve been working hard to boost confidence in our city.”
