Mayor Ganim Applauds State Legislative Delegation for Significant Legislative Victories

Bridgeport, CT - Today, Mayor Ganim applauded the many legislative victories achieved by the Bridgeport state legislative delegation. Most significantly, the legislative delegation led efforts in Hartford to increase both Educational Cost Sharing funding to the Bridgeport Board of Education by $15 million and town aid through the Pequot-Mohegan Fund by $10 million. Other legislative victories this session include:

• Authorization for a net-zero carbon elementary school on the East End at the old Harding site;
• Re-authorization of Winthrop Elementary School to take advantage of higher early childhood reimbursement rate;
• An increase in funding for the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority;
• Relief for Success Village for tax and WPCA interest payments; and,
• Funding for various non-profit organizations throughout the city.

"Once again, Bridgeport's state legislative delegation has worked as a team to deliver for Bridgeport," stated Mayor Ganim. "Of all of the state delegations that I have worked with over the years, our current delegation has proven to be the strongest and most effective at bringing back resources and advocating for our biggest priorities. We especially thank them for their efforts to advocate for the needs of our local municipalities, leading the efforts to make education dollars and town aid a top priority in the legislature."

Mayor Ganim continued, "I also want to thank Governor Lamont, Speaker Ritter, Majority Leader Rojas, President Pro Temp Looney, and Majority Leader Duff for their leadership in crafting a state budget that prioritized the needs of our students and property taxpayers across Connecticut."

"This funding reflects the Bridgeport Delegation's strong commitment to prioritizing education and delivering meaningful assistance to municipalities facing fiscal challenges. Through the focused and sustained advocacy of the Bridgeport House Democratic Legislative delegation, in collaboration with colleagues in the House and the Senate, this investment will provide much needed relief to Bridgeport Public Schools." stated Rep. Christopher Rosario, "The delegation extends its sincere appreciation to Speaker Matt Ritter and Senate President Martin Looney for their leadership in advancing this funding plan, as well as to Governor Ned Lamont for his continued support."

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