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Charter panel approves draft changes to council structure language, rejects four‑year term and tables pay question
Summary
After extensive debate, the commission accepted drafting directions for council structure (including considering at‑large seats and minority‑party limits), rejected a proposal to change council terms to four years, and tabled compensation for later review.
The Bridgeport Charter Revision Commission advanced draft language for City Council selection and composition while rejecting a proposed move to four‑year council terms and postponing debate on council compensation.
Commissioners opened the City Council section (pages 23–39) and considered several models: keeping the 20‑member council, reducing to 15 (10 district members plus five at‑large), or reducing further. Several commissioners argued at‑large seats…
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