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Endorsements
City Council Member Jorge Cruz Endorses Gomes For Mayor
Bridgeport, CT - City Council member Jorge Cruz, District 131, has endorsed John Gomes for the Office of Mayor.
Cruz stated, “John Gomes will be the mayor for all people. He cares for everyone in Bridgeport and that is why I respect him and that is why I have respect for his campaign”
Gomes stated, "I am honored to have received the endorsement of Council Member Cruz. Jorge has been a strong advocate for the residents of the South End and Downtown and has worked tirelessly to keep them informed on all city affairs and initiatives. Cruz, much like myself, sees the need for a new administration that will address the needs of all people in Bridgeport."
Gomes concluded, " I look forward to welcoming more partners who seek to build a more transparent, productive, and efficient city government that works for every resident. Our movement for change continues to grow each day and I am grateful for all the support from the Bridgeport community."
Bridgeport Police Hispanic Society Endorses Gomes For Mayor
Bridgeport, CT - The Bridgeport Police Hispanic Society has endorsed John Gomes for the Office of Mayor.
Gomes stated, "I am honored to have received the endorsement of the Bridgeport Police Hispanic Society and thank President Dani Soto and all the members of the organization for their support."
"By the Men and Women of the Bridgeport Police Hispanic Society:
The Bridgeport Police Hispanic Society, a fraternal organization founded for its
members to foster spirit and unity; to inculcate a high sense of loyalty for our
duties, our government, and our department; to stimulate social, moral, and
intellectual advancement, and to strengthen our relationship with the community
we serve. We make up one third of the department, which is reflective of
approximately forty-eight (48) percent of the Hispanic populations currently
residing in the City of Bridgeport. Furthermore, we are represented and have
fostered relationships in all the major police departments across Connecticut.
On Thursday, March 16th, the membership of the Bridgeport Police Hispanic
Society, in a unanimous vote, endorsed Bridgeport Mayoral Candidate John
Gomes in the November 7, 2023 election.
Respectfully y Con Mucho Orgullo,
The Bridgeport Hispanic Society"
BOE Member Joe Sokolovic Endorses Gomes For Mayor
Bridgeport, CT - Board of Education member Joe Sokolovic, has endorsed John Gomes for the Office of Mayor.
Sokolovic stated, “As someone who has been involved in education for the last 8 years, as a father, advocate and elected official and being intimately familiar with education funding, It’s refreshing to see a Mayoral candidate that has taken an interest in Bridgeport Public Schools. John is the only candidate, thus far, to put forth an education platform that truly recognizes the interplay between state and local funding. His plan recognizes that the city is not doing enough in regards to local funding and has an actual plan to find ways to shift dollars."
Sokolovic continued, "John is a product of Bridgeport Public Schools and entrusted his children to our underfunded system, which shows a dedication to public education. He seems to realize that the damage done to our children is due to fiscal neglect, especially on the local level that has been taking place for decades and most recently under the current administration. Our students cannot afford four more years of the status quo.It is for these reasons, I am proudly endorsing John Gomes for Mayor!"
Gomes stated, "Joe Sokolovic has been a tireless advocate for the students in the Bridgeport Public School system and I am honored to have earned his endorsement for Mayor. Our movement for change continues to grow each day and I am grateful for all the support from elected officials and the Bridgeport community."
Joe Sokolovic joins City Council member Jorge Cruz as the second elected official to formally endorse John Gomes for Mayor.
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