Bridgeport Voters to Choose Council Candidates and Charter Reforms
Bridgeport residents are set to vote on Tuesday for various City Council candidates, including two currently facing absentee ballot fraud charges, and for two proposals aimed at updating the city’s charter.
City Council Races
136th District
- Democrat Alfredo Castillo, awaiting trial on absentee ballot fraud charges, seeks reelection.
- Democrat Frederick Hodges
- Republicans Philip Flynn and David R. Herz
- Independent Christopher J.
138th District
- Maria Pereira, accused of illegally assisting voters with absentee ballots, runs again as Democrat.
- New Democratic candidate Keyla Medina, who is also running as an Independent.
- Republicans Quentin Dreher and Jose Quiroga
Other Districts
- 130th District: Democrats Galen Murray and Nicole Nelson; Republicans Steven Sikora and Francis Kalangala.
- 131st District: Democrats Denese Taylor-Moye and Jorge Cruz Sr.; Republicans Russell Veras and Juan M.
- 132nd District: Democrats Rolanda Smith and Dasha Spell; Republicans Peter Perillo and Vallorie L. Clark; Independent Robert E.
Charter Reform Proposals
Voters will also consider two measures designed to modernize Bridgeport’s city charter, though specific details of these proposals were not provided.
"Park city residents will be going to the polls Tuesday to vote on a number of candidates — including two council members awaiting trial for absentee ballot fraud — as well as two proposals to modernize the city’s charter."
The election requires choosing two candidates to represent each City Council district.
Author’s summary: Bridgeport faces a pivotal election with contested council races involving candidates under legal scrutiny and significant charter reform proposals poised to reshape local governance.