Had Barack Obama’s scheduled visit to Bridgeport Wednesday night not been preempted by Ebola outbreak business, the game plan was for Mayor Bill Finch to introduce Governor Dan Malloy for whom the president was campaigning. These things tend to be love fests and the mayor had plenty of hugs and kisses planned for the president and Malloy in his remarks. Here’s an excerpt from the speech the mayor did not deliver. Maybe he’ll get to deliver them before the election.
I’m proud to say that Bridgeport is winning the future. Winning by developing Eco-Technology Park, which is an incubator for business growth and home to hundreds of green jobs. It is home to North America’s largest fuel cell, which powers 15,000 homes with clean energy.
And, soon it will be home to another clean energy project that will power an additional 5,000 homes. We’re also ensuring the Park City lives up to its namesake by investing in new and improved parks.
Another way Bridgeport is winning the future is by improving education. We’re increasing pre-k access.
We’re growing after school programs. We need to ensure all kids in our city are getting the education necessary to compete for 21st century jobs.
My vision–our vision–for the city and its future is already taking shape.
Today, you can stand on a white sandy beach of a re-opened Pleasure Beach and look out onto Steelpointe Harbor where development is finally happening.
There are new and improved views like this across the city, and many more to come in the future.
A lot has been done. But much remains.
One thing is clear: None of this would be happening without the help of my friends President Obama and Governor Malloy.
President Obama has shown leadership on the economy, on the environment, and on believing that America’s best days are ahead of us. It’s a spirit that inspires us all every single day.
And, Governor Malloy has stood tall with Bridgeport from the start. He’s a true friend we can rely on. He’s investing in Steelpointe Harbor becoming a reality.
He’s investing in building a second train station. He’s investing in making our streets safe by banning assault weapons. And, he’s investing in a better life for hardworking people by increasing the minimum wage.
Bridgeport needs strong friends in order to bring about our vision for the city and its future.
President Obama is a strong friend.
Governor Malloy is a strong friend.
Working together, we are helping make Bridgeport better every day.
BULLSHIT!!!
Mayor Finch’s speechwriter did a fine job. I am certain Mayor Finch will be able to deliver the speech at a later date. Andy, it is called respect. I am certain Mayor Finch would be as respectful if he were welcoming Jodi Rell or President Rand Paul (G-d forbid). I cannot think of a greater honor than being the Mayor of the largest city welcoming the Governor and the Commander in Chief. That has to be the icing on the cake and the envy of all past Mayors and Mayoral hopefuls. I would imagine if I were Mayor I would want my picture taken with President Obama much to the chagrin of all of the anti-Obama residents out there.
THE REAL SPEECH BY THE FINCH CARTEL
I’m proud to say that Bridgeport is winning the future. Winning by developing Eco-Technology Park, which is an incubator for business growth and home to hundreds of green jobs like mine. It is home to North America’s largest fuel cell, which powers 15,000 homes with clean energy, just like the coal plant that our friends at the UI run.
And soon it will be home to another clean energy project that will power an additional 5,000 homes and pollute our atmosphere with mercury vapors and Greenhouse gases. We’re also ensuring the Park City lives up to its namesake by investing in new and improved parks so our poor kids won’t have to fight the drug dealers for swing seats anymore.
Another way Bridgeport is winning the future is by improving education. As you know I lost the YES vote not too long ago, and some people still call me and Dan Malloy total assholes for trying to steal the BOE from the good people of Eco-port, how I’d like to thank the State Supreme Court for that decision! We’re increasing pre-k access for our new Charter Schools while taking the money from the our underfunded public school kids.
We’re growing after school programs. We need to ensure all kids in our city are getting the education necessary to compete for 21st century jobs, so they can leave this God-forsaken overtaxed city, and move someplace where they can afford a house and can raise a family where their kids can breathe fresh air.
My vision is 20-250 when it comes to common sense–our vision–for the city and its future already has passed us by. (urban renewal)
Today, you can stand on a white sandy beach of a re-opened Pleasure Beach and look out onto Steelpointe Harbor where development is not really happening, it just looks that way!
Notice how I never mention anything about Bass Pro Shop! (Sure they’re coming, wink.)
There are new and improved views like this across the city, can you find them?
A lot has been done for Sal and Manny, much remains.
One thing is clear: None of this would be happening without the help of my friends President Obama and Governor Malloy, now there are a couple of guys with 20/20 vision. President Obama has shown leadership on the economy, on the environment, and on believing America’s best days are ahead of us. It’s a spirit that inspires us all every four years. And Governor Malloy has stood tall with Bridgeport from the start. He’s a true friend we can rely on as long as we put him back in office this November. He’s investing in Steelpointe Harbor becoming a reality. He’s investing in building a second train station even when we don’t need one! He’s investing in making our streets safe by banning assault weapons and opening a Bass Pro Gun Shop! And he’s investing in a better life for hardworking people by increasing the minimum wage, that’s if you already have a Job!
Bridgeport needs strong friends like Manny, Sal, Mario, McCarthy, McCluster, McWood, in order to bring about our vision for the city and our future, the Finch Cartel.
President Obama is a strong friend.
Governor Malloy is a strong friend.
Working together, we are helping make Eco-port better every day.
I learned a long time ago, in “Politics” you must keep your word. It is the most important of all the rules. Even as a lobbyist, your word is your bond. When that rule is broken, eventually it will catch up with you. Those of you who are district leaders or members of the DTC know or should know where this post is coming from. As we get closer to the next Mayoral election I will be more vocal about this. Lennie, they lied to you too. KARMA.
Hector A. Diaz, you have been out of elective office for some time and I believe that will work for you in the future. Hector, I think you must put yourself out there and let the voters know you are serious about running, forget about people asking you to run. If you’re going to run a slate for the DTC then you put it together and don’t wait for someone to ask you to be on their slate. If you’re going to run for office then go for it and make it known sooner rather than later. Time will tell.
Thank you, Ron. Believe me when I say your comments are appreciated.