A coalition of civic groups concerned with city government in Bridgeport, 黑料新闻, launched a campaign to influence this year鈥檚 mayoral election.
The coalition鈥檚 鈥淵ear of Change鈥� campaign seeks voter engagement to elect a slate of reform candidates for mayor, city council and board of education, said Callie Heilmann of Bridgeport Generation, a coordinator of the coalition.
鈥淥ver the years our local democracy has stopped working for the betterment of all Bridgeporter鈥檚 and really started working for a select group of people and their personal gains,鈥� she said.
Heilmann added that the coalition is drafting a platform that calls for a more inclusive and accountable city government. 鈥淭hat is why we are committed to the people鈥檚 platform which really has a vision for justice, equity and good government.鈥�
Only candidates who support that platform would be considered for endorsement.
The city鈥檚 incumbent Democratic Mayor Joseph Ganim is facing several challengers as he seeks reelection to a third consecutive term in office this year.
The Unrig Bridgeport coalition includes members of the Greater Bridgeport NAACP, the union SEIU 1199 New England, a local Black Democratic club, and other grassroots organizations.
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