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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1967

Page

3

Bridgeport Hearing Deliberates Redistricting and Pensions

Lawmakers and Mayor Curran debate charter changes in Bridgeport urged by Democrats to realign voting districts and expand boards. Testo absent. Ment backs pension bills. GOP warns of court fight over one alderman per district plan and 20 district alternative.

Curran Bridgeport Robert J. Testo House Aaron Ment Testo Assembly GOP All Democratic Common Council Commission General Assembly Mayor Curran John P. Mailocco, Jr Charter Commission Samuel Liskov Agnes C. Simons William J. Lavery James P. McLoughlin Charles W. Mizak Lyddy J. Edward Caldwell Maiocco Cities and Boroughs Committee Ganim Thomas E. O’brien O‘bridgeport

Bridgeport races stir debate on districting and representation

City officials and party leaders spar over a 20 district plan that could boost minority representation. Dr. Corley of the United Democratic Club argues smaller districts would help Negroes elect candidates, while others back expanding school and city offices to broaden cross‑sectional representation. Rep. Liskov and Mayor Curran push bills to extend pensions and staff powers, with testimony from police leaders and city attorneys.

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