On February 16, 2019, Bridgeport residents will have the opportunity to VOTE YES to continue their support of the City of Bridgeport Levy-Funded Projects. Over the next two months, we will publish six articles that will breakdown the levy to discuss how the monies are distributed. We hope citizens will continue to show their approval of the levy and the projects it supports and has supported in the past.

 

The Levy dates back 30-plus years in Bridgeport and has provided, on average, an additional $1.5 million to our General Fund Budget each year. 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.