Good Governance Counters Poor Politics

VOTE YES ON THE CHARTER QUESTIONS ON ELECTION DAY

Have you heard much about the local election on

November 4, 2025? There are 10 Districts with

candidates from a variety of parties knocking on

doors to seek your informed vote or answer

questions about City issues. There are also many

yard signs favoring candidates, parties, and possibly

providing real info about value issues and policy

statements they feel strongly about.

Did you know that the Charter Review Commission

completed their work in August and then the City

Council approved of what will appear on the ballot?

But who favors the changes from the 1993 Charter

currently in place? Thirteen members of the diverse

Commission did so unanimously; and then a majority

of the Council approved the revised document as

well. But where is any notice to the public about the

Charter questions from the Mayor, Communications

Office, or Council members?

How many people will actually vote? Will they

approve of the Charter changes? Time will tell.

John Marshal Lee is a resident of Bridgeport for 37 years and speaks to the city council on a regulars basis. Dubbed the "Community Observer" by the Bridgeport Police Department and a "Fiscal Watchdog" by the CT Post.