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Mayor Ganim's FY 2026-2027 plan proposes historic school funding and tax relief
Bridgeport's proposed FY 2026-2027 budget slashes the mill rate to 27.75 and boosts school funding by $5 million. Free park stickers and tax relief are also included.
Bridgeport schools and library marked their expanded literacy partnership March 12, 2026 — adding 3rd-grade library visits and library card sign-ups during student enrollment.
Bridgeport police and NCMEC released a 6th age-progressed image of Bianca Lebron on March 18 — showing what the woman missing since 2001 may look like at 34. Detectives say strong leads remain.
Derick Mercado-Labonte, 29, of Bridgeport was found dead behind a Farmington condo on Talcott Forest Road on March 19. Medical examiner ruled homicide; no arrests made.
Connecticut held a March 13 hearing on HB 5001 to implement no-excuse absentee voting as Bridgeport official Wanda Geter-Pataky faces trial on 2023 ballot fraud charges.
Mayors Ganim and Chess testified March 11, 2026 for H.B. 5500, which would waive Success Village co-op’s accumulated tax interest since July 2022, benefiting 920+ families.
Bridgeport schools face a $45M gap for 2026-27. Board voted 6-2 on March 10 to seek $106M in state aid; Mayor Ganim pledged $10M in local funding over two years.