Bill Finch | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Bill_Finch_at_Coast_Guard_ceremony,_May_8,_2014.jpg) Bill Finch at a ceremony held by the United States Coast Guard in May 2014 | |
| 53rd Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut | |
| In office December 1, 2007 – December 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Fabrizi |
| Succeeded by | Joe Ganim |
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – December 1, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Scarpetti |
| Succeeded by | Robert Russo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1956 Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Education | University of Connecticut (BA) |
Bill Finch (born March 4, 1956) is an American retired politician who served as mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut[1] for eight years after previously serving in the Connecticut Senate for seven years.[2] As mayor, he was known for his strong environmentally friendly policies[3] and his tax reform efforts, both of which received local and national praise. He was defeated for re-election as mayor in 2015 by former mayor and convicted felon Joe Ganim. Finch has since moved on to the private sector and rejected the idea of running for mayor again.[4]
- ^ "Mayor Bill Finch's Homepage". City of Bridgeport. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Finch Announces 2005 'Who Wants to Change the World?' Winners". Connecticut Senate Democrats. February 21, 2006. Archived from the original on 22 August 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
- ^ How green is Mayor Bill Finch?, CT Post (April 21, 2011).
- ^ "Mayor Bill Finch's Homepage". City of Bridgeport. Archived from the original on 8 December 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2010.