The city levy passed today by an overwhelming majority. According to Bridgeport City Clerk Donna Krivosky, 322 residents turned out for the election; 270 voting in favor of the levy and 52 against it. Krivosky said the process went smoothly and that she appreciates the quality job performed by poll workers and commissioners. At 7 a.m. on Feb. 22, Bridgeport City Council will canvas the vote and thereafter certify the official results. 

 

The election was to authorize levies for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2019, July 1, 2020, July 1, 2021, July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023.The monies will allow Bridgeport to continue services at the current and necessary level as years past. The proposed uses of levy funds are as follows:

 

A. To provide funds to maintain, operate, and improved the Bridgeport Parks & Recreation Department, $161,281 per year;

 

B. To provide funds to resurface existing city streets, $483,843 per year;

 

C. To provide funds to maintain and operate the Bridgeport Public Library, $241,922 per year;

 

D. To provide funds to construct, maintain, and repair sidewalks, $80,640 per year;

 

E. To provide funds for Public Safety – Police, Fire, and Emergency Services, $483,843 per year;

 

F. To provide funds for Storm Water Management, $161,281 per year.

 

The city provided articles on the six areas listed above.