List of mayors of Bridgeport, Connecticut facts for kids
The Mayor is the main leader of Bridgeport, Connecticut. This person is chosen by the people of Bridgeport in an election and serves for four years.
The Mayor has important jobs, like making big decisions for the city, declaring emergencies if needed, and suggesting the city's yearly budget to the city council. They also choose people to work in different city government offices. As of July 2012, the Mayor of Bridgeport earned about $132,459 each year.
The Mayor of Bridgeport
What Does the Mayor Do?
The Mayor is like the chief manager of the city. They work to make sure Bridgeport runs smoothly. This includes overseeing city services, planning for the future, and representing the city to others. Their decisions affect many parts of daily life for people in Bridgeport.
A Look at Bridgeport's Mayors
Bridgeport has had many mayors since 1836. Each mayor has helped shape the city in different ways. Here are some notable mayors and interesting facts about their time in office.
| Name | In office | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phineas Barnum | 1875–1876 | Republican | Famous for his circus, he also served as mayor. |
| Civilion Fones | 1886–1888 | A dentist, his son Alfred Fones was also a dentist and a leader in early oral hygiene. | |
| Clifford Wilson | 1911–1921 | Republican | Served for a long period, helping lead the city for ten years. |
| Jasper McLevy | 1933–1957 | Socialist | He was the longest-serving mayor of Bridgeport, holding office for 24 years. |
| Nicholas Panuzio | 1971–1975 | Republican | He left office early in his second term to work for the national government. |
| William Seres | 1975 | Republican | He served as mayor for only 55 days after the previous mayor resigned. |
| Mary Moran | 1989–1991 | Republican | She was the first and only woman to serve as Bridgeport's mayor. She also tried to help the city with its financial challenges. |
| Joe Ganim | 1991–2003 | Democratic | He served a long time, making him the second-longest serving mayor. He later returned to office. |
| John Fabrizi | 2003–2007 | Democratic | He chose not to run for a second term. |
| Bill Finch | 2007–2015 | Democratic | He was defeated in the primary election in 2015. |
| Joe Ganim | 2015–present | Democratic | He was re-elected and sworn into office on December 1, 2015. |
