The first meeting of the Charter Revision Commission created by Mayor Bill Finch and the City Council will take place tonight (Tuesday). As we await a ruling from the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding the legality of the state takeover of city schools, the mayor wants the commission to focus on education initiatives. For background on the commission see this.
From Mayor Finch
The Charter Revision Commission will hold its organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. in Wheeler Rooms A&B, City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace.
At this first meeting, the commission members will select officers, establish a date for the First Statutory Public Hearing, formulate a preliminary schedule, receive and review background materials, discuss preliminary issues with counsel and City Attorney and address other issues pertinent to beginning the Charter Revision process.
The meeting is open to the public.
WHERE: City Hall, Wheeler Rooms A&B, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport CT
WHEN: Tuesday, January 24 at 7 p.m.
If anyone is expecting something from this commssion they are going to be disappointed. These seven hand-picked stooges will put forth exactly what the administration wants.
The public hearings are a dog and pony show to give the impression we the people have input.
You will not see a Board of Finance created, you will not see a recall procedure for elected officials. It’s even money they will attempt to raise the council people’s term to four years. Get ready for a good screwing.
*** Cross your fingers and toes, then click your heels three times and hope for some real charter change that will benefit the city as a whole in the future, no? *** HERE WE GO! ***