Finch to veto City Council's move to dissolve Port Authority

“In anticipation of the Governor’s veto (today) of HB 6649, I have decided to veto the City Council’s vote to dissolve the Bridgeport Port Authority. I want to thank the Governor for listening to my concerns regarding this legislation, and I want to commend her for carrying the ball in vetoing this bill.

I respect the Council’s position on the performance of the Port Authority and appreciate their concerns. I believe that this is the best result, and one which will allow the City to maintain the measure of local control that is needed. We have worked and will continue to work with the Port Authority to ensure that the long-term plan for the City’s waterfront moves forward in a realistic and efficient manner in alignment with goals set forth by the City.”