I think Mr. Fabrizi should think things through during this tough time and resign from office. He should allow the good people of this good city clean house asap! It's unfortunate that Bridgeport has to start all over again, from scratch. And just when we thought it was over it wasn't over. Could it be this bad?

What if a crisis had occurred while he was high on coke? The blackout in Bridgeport a couple years back occurred while he was apparently using drugs. He put us in a very dangerous and vulnerable situation with his actions. We may have lucked out, but the Post reported that after quitting alcohol sometime last year, the mayor relapsed. What's to say that doesn't happen again and when we need our mayor he's high or drunk? I'm glad the mayor has succeeded somewhat in fighting his addiction, but he has too important a position to take such a risk of having him in office. He should resign, take care of himself completely, and then return to politics.

Bridgeport mayors are an embarrassment, every time I read the headlines I am tired of making up alibis to people as to why the city is in such moral decay. Mayor (Fabreeze) Fabrizi should step down, what a snow job; he was not crying that was a cocaine post nasal drip. What is he going to say next cop a Rep. Patrick Kennedy line, “Treat me like I'm a black man.” He might as well they both snort the same lines.

Tell David not all black men snort coke. Just like, not all white, or red, or yellow men. That's a racist stereotype from a narrow minded individual. Stay focused on the matter at hand, and leave the black man alone. He has enough obstacles. As for Fabrizi, Set an example for our youth. Do the honorable thing. Resign.

Ok, so he used some coke.... at least he came clean and is doing something about it. Did he steal from the tax payers of the city of Bridgeport? NO!!
Did he take any kick backs? NO!!
Everyone deserves a second chance. None of us are perfect.
Bottom line: He is a hard worker and as far as I am concerned, he is the best Mayor Bridgeport's had in a long time!

I really didn't like the way he described himself as a "victim" of drugs and alcohol. I am former drug and alcohol user and stopped 8 years ago. I take full responsibility for my actions. Nobody forced me to use alcohol and drugs. As far as I know, nobody forced the Mayor either. He should man up and take responsibility. The victims here are his friends, family and the people of Bridgeport who trusted him. He had a lot to say about the integrity of former Mayor Ganim. He should take his own advice.

The big issue here that so many people are missing is not that he did drugs, it is that he has been lying to everyone for so long. Don't get me wrong I don't condone his drug use but if he wasn't called on the carpet he would still be denying all of this.

The major issue that I see here is that there is nobody lined up to take the Mayor's office and do anything good with it. Chris Caruso, while very honest, cannot get along with enough people to bring people together for the good of the city, Rick Torres has all the good intentions in the world but not enough experience or votes to get into office. The only hope would be Chris Shays and as a Republican, with Mario Testa still around even he would have a hard time being elected.

I wish John Fabrizi all the best if he truly is in recovery, and there are many of us who have doubts about that, but that doesn't mean he should be Mayor. He dishonored the office with the drug use and most importantly the repeated lies. He should resign and let the city move on without him and the concerns for his health and behavior holding it back.

Mayor Fabrizi should resign immediately. What a terrible example he is to the youth and other citizens of Bridgeport. Nobody expects politicians to be perfect, but we should all expect them to obey the law. How can the city's chief executive enforce the law in Bridgeport when he doesn't obey the laws himself?

A democratic mayor pleaded for forgiveness in front of city employee(democrats).the Mayor is a disgrace ,if he was a republican he would be in jail tomorrow.

This is unreal....

Typical poiticion doublespeak - play the victim card. What about taking responsibility for one's actions?

It would be one thing if he did drugs in the distant past. We are talking recently -- while he was mayor. AND, what about when he was a teacher??

He is suposed to be a role model -- and law-abiding... he accepted the office of mayor, with it comes responsiblity.

He is a ditback and should resign. He should do what is best for the CITY -- not best for John Fabrizi.

I wish him well with his recovery.

I am soooo glad I don't live in Bridgeport.

Understandably everyone has to fight there own demons and everyone has a skeleton or two in the closet. However when you are a public figure and your decisions affect the livelihood and the future of so many your record should be squeaky clean. Not to mention it may be important for you to obey the law.

The fact that Mayor Fabrizi abused an illegal controlled substance is bad enough, even worse he purchased these drugs (more than likely) in a city he has taken an oath to protect. Therefore promoting drug sales/use in a city that I and many others like myself have paid hard earned tax dollars to, all the while believing in the fact that the city will turn itself around and become a point of destination within the state.

The bottom line is that Fabrizi should resign no questions asked. This incident has added another blemish on the already tarnished image of a city trying to make a come back.

This is a sad day for the city of Bridgeport.

1st Ganim, then Ernie Newton, now Mayor Fabrizi. When will this city catch a break. I have lost faith in our public officials. We count on them to up-hold the law, and be an example of truth and integrity.

I work with the city's troubled youth and I see first hand the effect that drugs have on them. Fabrizi is supposed to be a role model.

This is a clasic case of "do as I say, and not as I do" This is truly shameful and Mayor Fabrizi should step down.

Mayor Fabrizi showed weakness when using drugs.However when was the last time a public figure step up to the platform and took responsibility for their own action. I never though I would see the day that a politician would stand up for himself by telling the truth and blaming only himself. Mayor Fabrizi is truly not a Connecticut politician. He is much better.

He is no role model for our city; kids can not look at him and say our Mayor did/does drugs so can I. Most people in Bridgeport who know the mayor knew he has been abusing drugs for decades.

This is a person who states he wants reform on city pensions for illegal activities while he is doing them personally. In short people from glass houses should not throw stones...

Its time to go back to a 2 yr term mayor, Bridgeport is not ready for this much political control by one person for 4 yrs...Feel bad for the city we are disgraced again...Step down Johnny....We need someone good in there, but not the other Democrat CC, we need someone but whom? From the outside?

I'm tired of reading interviews and comments from people who do not live here or have anything to do with this city. Forget about the other officials or convicts who were charged with different crimes. Bottom line, he admitted to commiting a CRIMINAL ACT while serving as a elected public official. Slap the cuffs on this BUMB and throw him in the System. He doesn't deserve to spend another day in City Hall. How many of you have friends or relatives that were occasional users and they got busted. Their lives were turned upside down, they probably lost their job if their boss found out and they probably had to spend alot of money just to stay out of jail. Why should John Fabrizi be any different? Because he's the Mayor, please, you have got to wake up and see the real picture here. The speech was a Joke, the tears are a Joke, and he is nothing but a Joke. He said "I only used to spend 20 or 40 dollars for it" but there are rumors his nickname used to be 8 Ball Johnny. Do you know how much a 1/8 of a ounce of Coke costs. He repeated LIED about using it or buying it but when it came to light there is a video tape of him using it he changes his story and switches to another defense. Like how about if I CRY LIKE A BABY maybe they will feel sorry for me. The only people that are coming to his defense are friends, doctors, people who have something to Gain, or people who are totally Ignorant to the situation and so out of touch with reality that they are treating it like a motor vehicle violation. It's time to set up tables all over the city with petitions DEMANDING for his Immediate removal from office. Maybe one day we will be able to wake up again in this over taxed city and feel like we have the right people in city hall that are helping to make this city a better place to live rather than making themselves feel more connected to inner circles.

While I don't know Mayor Fabrizi personally, I do think he's done a good job in office and would be willing to overlook his personal challenges and wish him (and his family) Godspeed in his struggle to remain sober.

I think that other than last week's hedging on the issue, it took a great deal of courage to admit to his indiscretions to the CT Post and later to the city employees. For that he deserves respect and compassion.

That being said, I think the political realities are probably going to force him out of office. There's going to be a distraction factor and a cloud over him, his office and our city that will probably prompt his resignation. Which will be another sad day for Bridgeport.

Finally, Bridgeport is on the cusp of some real urban renewal. It's going to take a lot of money to bring the vision of a "Brand New Bridgeport" to reality. Our legacy of Ganim, Newton et al, places serious obstacles in our way. We thought Big John was the man. We hoped Big John was the man, but Big John uses coke and abuses alcohol. The big money people are scrambling now looking for other venues to invest in. Big John....you are not the man. Thanks Big John, we almost got there. Resign. Let someone else bring us to where we want to go.

I have lived in Bridgeport all my life. Within the last couple of years Bridgeport has become the biggest joke of the US. Mr.Fabrizi is not a good example for his family (especially his son). Why would he be one for the city of Bridgeport. By getting on TV and crying (sure we believe you, right)that does not make this right. If that was one of us, we would have not job to go to. Sure our family is behind us, but how can we trust in someone that does not earn our trust. Time is up Mr.Fabrizi give your job to someone that is deserving.

I feel that he should resign. He only came forward after being caught. Lets not forget that people in office must be held to a higher level than others and set an example. He encouraged drug dealing while in office. Coming forward after the fact and asking for forgiveness is too late in my eyes, how can anyone trust him in the future. Yes people make mistakes in their lives but when you are mayor, especially of a city that has been through so much scandal, you have a responsibility to be honest.

I was born and raised in Bridgeport and left in 1978 only after repeated gunfights in my neighborhood convinced me that Bridgeport was no longer the town I grew up in and certainly not the place I wanted to raise a family. At that time there were Fabrizis in the Police Department. These men were good cops from my recollection. I wonder if they are relatives of the mayor and how they might feel about him commiting a criminal act while in office. When I bring up to friends that Bridgeport was my birthplace it inevitably is followed by derision regarding the conditions of the city and jokes about its politicians.
Despite all the pathetic public confessions it still stands that John Fabrizi committed a crime. The comparisons to that dope from Washington D.C., Marion Berry, are too much to bear. I only wonder what hasn't been revealed because I believe if he has done this, then, there is much more under the covers.
It saddens me that the town of my childhood seems unable to find consistent moral leadership. John Fabrizi is but one more embarassment to a once proud city and should go away quickly and quietly if he truly has any decency in his heart.

Sorry Johnny, if you can't do the time, don,t do the crime....I am tired of explaining to my children why public figures can sometimes slide out of a situation that would put Daddy behind bars.....Graham Nash said it best...Teach your children well....so long Johnny.

How can a man lead a city from turmoil and promise to clean up the drug and crime issues when at the same time he is encouraging the drug trafficing to continue.
As mentioned before, he NEEDS to resign, that will be the honorable thing to do. Coming forward now is just his effort to place blame, make himself a victim and want people to buy into his excuses. I can't help but wonder how many young children have been harmed by the drug dealer he supported.

It is unbelievable that he has not resigned yet. He has no other choice. You made your bed...lay in it.
Resign now.

At least we now know where all the Bridgeport Police raises went, right up his nose...

Two words for this slime ball: GET OUT

Well, here comes the cleanup crew. Unless he was growing cocaine, he was purchasing and in possession of, knowingly and purposefully in violation of the state and federal laws and in violation of the oath of office. These people honestly believe the Emperor has his clothes. I'm certainly hopeful that this newspaper will go out into the real community, starting with the jails full of possession convicted residents without the benefit of public office.
As for his treatment, of course he sought and received professional assistance, of course too is the fact that while in treatment, he was impaired and should also have been relieved, but wasn't.
Push for his resignation and furthermore force the party to come clean and address the future of the office if not the Mayor. Based upon the comments of the U.S. Atty., I can't believe there's no investigation of the role of drugs and drug use on the veracity of the Mayors decisions...

It is an illegal drug that was purchased and used as such. He broke the law with his purchase and usuage. He knew that it was illegal and yet he proceeded. He knew that he had police officers on the street combating drug traffic. He didn't think about the law, his job,city employees, students, etc. The comment that everyone was doing it is a cope out. He only started to cry when he got caught. He broke the law. What does this say to the police officers who put their life on the line each and every day to uphold the law and make the city a safer place. Does this say that you can arrest the common street user but not the buyer and user in City Hall? He gets to keep his job and draw his salary because he is sorry? What does it say to our children? A crime is only a crime if you are not the mayor? You broke the law; you dishonored the position of mayor; you violated the public trust. I applaud you for quitting but you shouldn't be rewarded by keeping your job. It sends the wrong message. You can't expect everyone to uphold and obey the law if you didn't. It is not easy to resign but it is the right thing to do.

Born and raised in Bridgeport, its amazing you grow up thinking things will get better in your city and you never believe such corruptions exist you tell you children dont do drugs and respect your elders Mr. Fabrizi i believe you should resign because we need someone to be an Honest Mayor one that can finally respect the people and the city...Someone who really cares about the people...and stops killing them with the personal issues and taxes its terrible...

As a p.s. to the above, why don't we pull out the mayor's prior swearing in speech listen to what he said about cleaning up City Hall - he should now apply his comments to himself and ask for that resignation - read his prior comments and speeches and see if you still agree with him remaining in office - it was easy for him to condemn others. He should stand up and take the punishment that he would have so readily dished out to others - STEP UP MAYOR - resign

It just amazes me that "people" are so judgemental and mean. I say don't throw stones if you live in a glass house. None of us is perfect. The fact that he is an elected official doesn't make him superman or perfect. I respect the fact that the Mayor openly admitted his mistake, sincerely asked for forgiveness and got help for himself. I say God bless and have mercy on him. He hasn't stolen from the city like Roland and Ganim. He did harm to himself to his wife and to his son. No one wants to PRAY for officials, but I challenge anyone reading this to "consider" this instead of beating a person down and insisting we throw the Mayor out of office. He has done alot of good for Bridgeport. His life, his experience WILL be a TESTIMONY for others.

not judgmental when you admit to breaking the law - he broke the law; he didn't just lie about his weight or if he dyes his hair - he broke the law; he violated his oath to uphold the law by breaking the law- tell that to all the children who look for a role model and for adults to do as they say ; the only judgment here is for him violating the law in the one instance that he admits; it was okay for him to be judgmental for his predecessors; just apply the same to everyone across the board; RESIGN

If any city employee from a janitor to a department manager were found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol on the job or if they were to fail a random drug screening they would be dismissed immediately. The mayor should be held to the same standards as his employees. I am beginning to believe the last great mayor was Jasper McLevy.

He should be tried as a traitor, and if found guilty, hung by the neck until dead, dead, dead.

Unless I missed something, isn't the Bridgeport police department's biggest and most dangerous problem the trafficking of drugs like cocaine? Don't these drugs destroy our youth and result in other crimes like robbery and murder? Our police go out and risk their lives every day to defeat the network of drug dealers bent on destroying what's left of Bridgeport. And now we find out the mayor helped to support these enemies of the people with his money. And he's some sort of victim. How can we trust the city to man with such impaired judgement?He should resign now and maybe we'll finally begin to see a dismantling of the entrenched corruption and lawlessness in government that has kept Bridgeport a center of crime and poverty even though it is located in one one the most prosperous regions in America.

Mr Fabrizi, Shame on you, if it were my husband you would be the 1st to press charges. Now my son has 2 heroes. Do drug and you will get votes. The BOE-magnet school do not get funding because you need to get your groove on. As a parent of BOE, a citizen, you need to step down and label yourself as "SHAMEFUL". You promised a clean safe city and you put us all in danger. Future leaders must have better ways to nominate candidates and keep people like you from ever getting into office. Bring Ganim back! He really cleaned up the city with raises. Today you have 1 pist off parent! You need your butt whooped-the antique way.

Boo hoo hoo, I am crying because I got caught.
There is a reason I moved out the city of my birth, clowns like Fabrizi. He says he thought his "drug problem" was a private matter? It certainly isn't a private matter for any other city employee. If anyone else was to enter drug rehab, they would be required to notify the city and whizzing in a cup at regular intervals. The honorable thing to do is to step down, but a Democrat doesn't have the word honorable in their vocabulary.

OMG. It is time for Fabrizi to leave. This is right up their with the crackhead Marion Barry. So much for our War on Drugs. What a joke. I can't wait for this guy to end up in Federal Pound Me in the A$$ Prison!

Let's go the right way and have Torres in that chair like it should have been from the begining.

As a single parent I have a hard enough time showing my child right from wrong, and now how am I supposed to show him that using drugs will ruin his life when our own Mayor can continue his job even though he habitually used cocaine and alcohol while on the job. Fabrizi should have to face charges for his drug use, why is he so special that he's above the law? He's just a hypocrite and a loser.

Hey Mayor, Don't Drink and go to meetings. Take care of yourself before you can take care of others.. and get a new job.

I think it was wrong for the Mayor use of drugs that was eighteen months ago, and he has taken steps to correct his mistake,how many of you today who has voice your opinion has addiction on some kind of medication? I don't think he should resign, I think he should stay focus and continue as a mayor, he is only human not "GOD" and therefore is subject to mistakes. As I read the blogs here, I must say I am convinced some of you has personal issues and expect the government to fix it.. Get a life!!!!! its not important how you fall but how you rise. Parents stop using the mayor as an excuse how to "tell your child" about this situation, be your child role models, you live a life so your children may follow your steps. (I am a single mother of three daughters, all drug free and completed public high school graduted with honors go to college)I wish the mayor and his family all the best for the future.

It's one thing after another in Bpt. I used to defend my city to anyone who would make fun but you know what, I am officially out of comebacks...the critics are right about our town. It really breaks my heart because even though I was raised in a neighboring town, Bridgeport has been my home for a few years now and I really had high hopes that it was turning itself around and we all could be part of it. Clearly that is not happening. Taxes keep going up with no results for the extra money except more and more corruption and poor behavior like this getting exposed. How much more can the residents of this city take?

Something has to be done. I know the one thing I can and will do...continue saving up to move the heck out of Bridgeport.

I hope that BPT Resident's 3 college children don't mimic their punctuation and spelling- challenged mama.

Fabrizi, how could you speak at a D.A.R.E program in front of hundreds of school children telling them why they should not do drugs and use guns if you are sitting in office using Cocaine and drinking alcohol? Why have the Bpt Police risk their lives trying to catch drug dealers when you are in office drinking and using Cocaine? You weren't crying while you were using drugs why cry now? Did you have a little residue left on your finger when you were on tv with millions of people watching you shed your fake A$$ tears? Do Bridgeport a favor Resign!!!! You are no better than Ganim, Roland or Newton.

Come on now Mayor, you are admitting using drugs because you got caught and you stopped months ago after it was found out Ernie was under investigation.! You were warned and stopped.You say you recently started using because of your so called friends well you are not a teenager we can say did not understand the ramifications of trying it , you are an adult and the Mayor! I would like you to take a lie detector test and the question put to you would be...would you have come clean about your drug use if you were not caught and did you stop only because you were tipped off when word got out Ernie was being investigated.I do not think anybody who has been in politics in Bridgeport should be Mayor , everyone seems to be crooked hire an outsider. PS I bet Ernie comes out of prison a lot fatter , anyone that thinks he was off the stuff needs their heads examined test both the Mayors and Enies hair, that will tell you something !

I'm so sick of people who don't know anything about drugs commenting on this situation as if cocaine has made him a worse mayor. If a 'crisis occurred while he was high on coke' he would've handled it the same way he would have if he was high on coffee or high on Red Bull!
The people who are calling for his resignation wanted him out of office before all of this news happened anyway. And half of those people probably voted for our President (former cocaine user) TWICE!!
Get real people. Politicians should not be held to higher standards than anyone else. They are people doing a job. They should be rated on their ability to perform, and NOT what they do on the weekends.

Come on John you know you just stopped because you were tipped off!! Ganim and Ernie are doing the time so should you !!P your weight losing plan has stopped and I see you are gaining the weight again

Lets call Ernie and give his some time off for ratting you out. John it's not fair you should resign and do time too>

JUDY JUDY JUDY it's not the job he was doing ..good or bad it's that he is an elected offical breaking the law.He is supposed to be an upstanding person, a role model.I hope my kids don't use him as a role model

What is wrong with these politicians, they take our money in the form of taxes give themselves and their cronies unbelievable retirement packages and then spit on us. I lived in Bridgeport for 56 years and I always had hope that the city would change. But after Joe (i want it all) Ganim I thought the city would be rid of corrupt politicians but I can see now that I was wrong. About two years ago I left the city and moved to Milford, now I can honestly say Milford isnt much better but to my knowledge the mayor isnt snorting cocaine. Hey if you want to say that Fabrizi is a hero like all those dim wits who cheered and and raved for him, then Shawn Fardy should be elected pope.

Remember this in Bridgeport fabrizi is only and I repeat only the tip of the iceberg and all of you who do not vote deserve what you get. The powder isnt always on the donuts.

To BPT resident 11:39a.m. your right. One bad habit that parents have from the past is for our children to look up to our leaders. It sad to say that they haven't been such good example. Bottom line is that we have to be our own role model for our children. Keep the the kids in church and abide them to the 10 comandments and maybe will be proud on day. As for the Mayor--May God have mercy on you.

As for the role model comments, we have the right to expect our politicians, leaders, teachers, preachers etc to do the right thing and set a good example. We are all humans and should expect better from each of us. They tell us this when they are looking for our vote. I am afraid that we get what we ask for when we don't expect much in the people governing, teaching etc our children. Yes, as parents, we are role models and that goes without saying but when they see someone in office (not just one) just cry out the devil made me do it and there is not any penalty for BREAKING THE LAW BY THE USAGE AND PURCHASE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS , it sets a clear message to those children. Not everyone is lucky to have good parents - take a look around. A child from a good home will falter if they see everyone else just slidding by with some tears. It doesn't matter if he did it on the weekend or in the evening. It was an illegal substance that our country is combating daily that takes our children away and destroys homes. The last thing that we need is someone getting away with illegal actions while in office. Don't feel sorry for him abusing his position and trust. Feel sorry for him for being so stupid to break the LAW!!! Pay the price like every other individual who faces charges for the purchase and use of illegal substances. Breaking a promise is not the same thing as breaking the law.

John Frabrizi has been called a good mayor who has done good things for Bridgeport. Now that he has admitted to drinking booze and doing some coke people want to say he's a bad mayor... but his achievements are the same as they were a week ago. If he had a good achievement record prior to the admission of substance abuse, his admittal does not change that.
One can speculate that his list of "good works" may have been a lot greater if he was drug free, but perhaps he needed an outlet. Would his ability to lead the City be any better if he was on prescription medication like Xanax or valium?

I missed 1 day of work last year, but I drink Vodka every night. If I had health insurance I'd probably be on presciption meds for insomnia and anxiety... but I have no insurance and so I drink.
I am not going to condemn the Mayor for his dual substance abuse... but I will say that after knowing that the Feds bugged a table at Testos to nab Ganim, Fabrizi should have realized that Big Brother was watching him too.

One last thought.... I believe that the old saying: BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW THAN THE ONE YOU DON'T, applies here.I don't want the Mayor to be forced to resign. Now that he knows the world is watching his every move - and sniffle - I am sure he'll make a better Mayor than some-one who simply hasn't gotten caught yet! Everybody I know has something to hide...

I don't think the Mayor deserves our sympathy or compassion. He knew he had a substance abuse problem when he ran for office and won, and as others have stated here -- he deceived us all. Even if he has sought help for his addictions on and off for a number of years, I think we are all aware that individuals under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol unknowingly (or knowingly) kill, steal, hurt and maim. Those of you who have mentioned the potential for disaster that having a "high" or drunk mayor can bring realize that you simply don't have clear decision-making abilities when you are under the influence. Further, how often have we read and heard about, or even know firsthand, the setbacks and roadblocks when an individual tries to go "clean?" It simply may not work for him. I don't think his candor and openess comes from a place of apology, but from one of panic, since it was only a matter of time before the videotape would be released. I wish him the best of luck in battling his demons, but he should not be our mayor.

I moved to Bridgeport almost two years ago because I saw promise and hope in the city. The mis-spent educational funds and mayor's drug addiction have caused me to begin to regret ever moving here. However, I believe that if he can be a responsible citizen and create a strategy to resign, then my faith, and hopefully that of others who love Bridgeport, in the city's future will be renewed.

It's really cut and dry - RESIGN. No matter how you want to size it up - it is what it is.

OK, THIS IS CRAZY, WHY ON EARTH SHOULD THIS GUY GET AWAY WITH THIS, SO HE'S SORRY, OH WELL, SHOULD OF THOUGHT ABOUT THAT BEFORE HE SNORTED IT UP HIS NOSE. NICE EXAMPLE.

When it was time to elect a new mayor, get a fresh clean start from the abuses of the Ganim administration, nobody wanted Mr Medina(Havard Grad) or Mr Torres(Business Onwer). This men are not only outstanding citizens of the community but would have given this city the integrity it so deserves. The majority of voters elected Mr Fabrizi. To hear the backlash now against Mr Fabrizi is disheartening since it is coming from the same folks who so feverishly elected him. Especially this newspaper. The editorial board is a joke. They have protected and exalted Mr Fabrizi since his election.
From the fine neighborhoods of the North to the run down hoods of the East, South and West Mr Fabrizi was the chosen leader. I keep hearing about all the great things that have happened in Bridgeport but a baseball stadium and a arena don't make a city great, strong leaders together with a strong community. Take a ride through the East Side and show me improvement. Where are the new schools? This community is afraid to stand up. The Democratic machine will always control the weak citizens of Bridgeport. Mr Fabrizi has bought his way into office and anyone who has sympathy for the tears must be a fool. He fully knew he was lying to the public while breaking the law and the oath of his office. The Democratic Town Commitee and its leadership should be held responsible and resign along with Mr Fabrizi.

When it was time to elect a new mayor, get a fresh clean start from the abuses of the Ganim administration, nobody wanted Mr Medina(Havard Grad) or Mr Torres(Business Onwer). This men are not only outstanding citizens of the community but would have given this city the integrity it so deserves. The majority of voters elected Mr Fabrizi. To hear the backlash now against Mr Fabrizi is disheartening since it is coming from the same folks who so feverishly elected him. Especially this newspaper. The editorial board is a joke. They have protected and exalted Mr Fabrizi since his election.
From the fine neighborhoods of the North to the run down hoods of the East, South and West Mr Fabrizi was the chosen leader. I keep hearing about all the great things that have happened in Bridgeport but a baseball stadium and a arena don't make a city great, strong leaders together with a strong community. Take a ride through the East Side and show me improvement. Where are the new schools? This community is afraid to stand up. The Democratic machine will always control the weak citizens of Bridgeport. Mr Fabrizi has bought his way into office and anyone who has sympathy for the tears must be a fool. He fully knew he was lying to the public while breaking the law and the oath of his office. The Democratic Town Commitee and its leadership should be held responsible and resign along with Mr Fabrizi.

When it was time to elect a new mayor, get a fresh clean start from the abuses of the Ganim administration, nobody wanted Mr Medina(Havard Grad) or Mr Torres(Business Onwer). This men are not only outstanding citizens of the community but would have given this city the integrity it so deserves. The majority of voters elected Mr Fabrizi. To hear the backlash now against Mr Fabrizi is disheartening since it is coming from the same folks who so feverishly elected him. Especially this newspaper. The editorial board is a joke. They have protected and exalted Mr Fabrizi since his election.
From the fine neighborhoods of the North to the run down hoods of the East, South and West Mr Fabrizi was the chosen leader. I keep hearing about all the great things that have happened in Bridgeport but a baseball stadium and a arena don't make a city great, strong leaders together with a strong community get it done. Take a ride through the East Side and show me improvement. Where are the new schools? This community is afraid to stand up. The Democratic machine will always control the weak citizens of Bridgeport. Mr Fabrizi has bought his way into office and anyone who has sympathy for the tears must be a fool. He fully knew he was lying to the public while breaking the law and the oath of his office. The Democratic Town Commitee and its leadership should be held responsible and resign along with Mr Fabrizi.

WAKE UP BRIDGEPORT!!!
The mayor is saying as proof positive that his drug use could not have affected his job performance, just look at the "tremendous progress Bridgeport has made in the last three years."
Hello!!!
What progress?
If is sees progress he must be hallucinating!
If the proof don’t fit, then the mayor must quit!

Seems like he is all sorry and teary eyed cause he got caught. It is a fact that cocaine usage clouds the mind, and one must question how this has effected his judgment on matters of importance to the city of Bridgeport. For as far back as I can remember, Bridgeport has had negative publicity form elected officials, and the trend is apparently going to continue. He should step down for the good of the community, and to minimize Brisgeport's newest black eye.

First and farmost the only person we can trust is God and the only perfect person who was and is and is to come is Jesus Christ. Mr. Fabrizi stepped into our church 3 years ago with promises. Till this day many have yet to be fufilled.

He states he's building the city and wants to move forward. Well so do we. Allowing contactors to build new buildings and purchase land is not enough. The schools are one of the worst in CT. Crime although down a little still remains top next to Hartford. Yet all this time your sniffing cocaine and wanted to keep it private. That's why after 28 years here I took my wife and kids and moved away. This city is plagued by corruption. The next person elected will have some dirty secrets too.

I just feel for these kids and hard working residents that have to put up with this. Mr. Fabrizzi just like I told Gannim and Ernie before they went to prison, Jesus still loves you but you have to do whats right for this city and step aside. The blind can't lead the blind!

He only spoke publically about this because he was caught. To the people praising him for this .. STOP! He wouldve never confessed to anything if his name wasn't leaked. FABRIZI is a criminal...and to the people saying that he took no money from the City, you are wrong...he used taxpayers money first of all to make calls on his city cell phone to purchase the drugs..more investigation of this administration is going on and trust you will see that he has mishandled city money.

THIS MAN WOULD HAVE NEEEEEEEEEEVER CONFESSED IF HE HADN'T BEEN CAUGHT AND WE ALL KNOW IT!!!!

All I have to say is I voted for Rick Torres...

I voted for Torres too and I wish he won!

But that is a whole other problem, there is a total apathy among Bridgeporters about voting, no one does because they don't think they can change anything. It is up to US to change who gets elected into office. This is OUR city. But voter turnout is always abysmal and then people wonder what happened.

He lied, and then he cried. I have a problem with him (and other elected officials, everywhere) who believe that the office is untouchable, and that in this day of technology the public would not discover the lies. I think he only came clean because there are a ton of people who know the truth and would have talked.

I think there are people in this city who would be great officials, but "lack of experience" or Lack of key friendships" bar their getting into office.

Those elected who apologize for hurting the integrity of the office should respect it in the first place, and do the right thing, always. Power is a dangerous thing.

So if I come out crying and tell my employees that I stole money from the company over the years but not in the last 18 months will I still have a job? Will everyone say Ahhhhh that's ok it's in the past? If I make them promises I don't keep, will they trust me? Am I better than the last boss who took the company downhill and I said trust me I'll bring us back? No, No, No so why is this situation any different? Oh because he's the Mayor. What improvements has this guy made. Really, the Baseball & harbor Yard stadium? Nope, Ganim made that deal and the corrupted contractors built that. Oh I know, he put up Christmas lights downtown and at Beardsley Park only to charge cars $20 to pay for it. Wait he put new side walks and lights on Conn Ave! Our tax dollars paid for that and for the Coke he bought and sniffed up for years how else did he pay for it, uhhhhh didn't Newton just go to prison for using taxpayers money illegally? OK well the schools! UH UH, dead last on Capp test reading & math no funding for afternoon programs or renovations. Wasn't he a BPT teacher? (curious). He sure can talk the talk. Great actor too. Definetly a nominee for an Oscar! He did get drugs off the street because he bought em all. Seriously it's best to resign now.
you dug yourself deep enough that there's almost no room to climb out.

WHAT IS GOING ON? WHY AREN'T THEY MAKING HIM RESIGN????

I don't think he should be able to keep his job. His admission to the drugs should be enough to get him out of office and bar him from public office for a lifetime. He should do community service for a very long time and pay a very heavy fine. Some jail time is in order and no exception should be made just because of compassion or family. He did it....Pay the price.

I wish Mayor Fabrizi well on his recovery. And I hope his family and close friends find the strength to help him through this difficult time. With that said, I feel like Bridgeport has been treated like the armpit of a sweaty construction worker. The politicians are not taking their job serious. First with Ganim and now Fabrizi!!! Who can we trust to keep this city safe? I moved out of Bpt 3 years, but my family and friends still live there. I feel very bad for the people who cannot afford to leave. Paying high taxes for what, to support his drug habits. Come on, enough of this. Put someone in Office that is going to take the job serious and not be intimidated by bribes.

We moved to this city over a year ago. We had hesitated to move to Bridgeport due to the reputation of the city. After speaking to some long term residents who spoke highly of this city we moved here.

Right away we felt that this was one of the best decisions we could have done. There are alot of good people who live in Bridgeport and are proud to call this place home (now including my family).

This city has been through alot with the scandals that have plagued it in the past several years. We need a change - - what happened to words like honesty, integrity and protecting!!! I stand with the police who are out there on a day to day basis fighting the war against drugs and crime, who are trying to make this a better city where we could raise our kids and where are elders could feel safe.

Our leaders who we vote in to uphold honesty, integrity and protecting should be upheld to a certain standard. When I read that Fabrizi spoke at the D.A.R.E. program I get so disgusted. What he has done (since we do not know for sure if he is finished!!!) is beyond comprehensible.

For the people who knew that we had a coke head for a Mayor and kept the secret you are just as guilty -- as you also helped to deceive the Bridgeport people just as Fabrizi did!!

I can say more -- but the only thing left to say is Fabrizi - - for the sake of the people - - RESIGN!!!!

WHO'S NEXT?

Thanks Fabrizi, for giving people another topic to make a JOKE out of Bridgeport. I had heard rumors about you while back & your son and now I know why...Recently I had the chance to meet you at City Hall as you wished the Comm the best.
My boys were happy they got to see a MAYOR well now what? This is so Pathetic

Where is Educational Budget for our schools.
Were you on some of this stuff when you voted?

"It makes you feel good? "
Well now you look STUPID

limao............

someone hand him a tissue

To the MRS........ever wonder what the Mayor was doing out late..with his amigos!

I THINK ALL THE CITY OFFICIALS NEED TO BE TESTED RANDOMLY

you know i wouldn't mind if frabrizi would have copped to what he has done didn't he know that we were watching him and everyone that is in the office of bpt. we have not have someone who cares about us the middle class in a long time. he wanted to raise my property tax which has doubled since i have bought my house in 1996 i should say tripled./ we have no reason to be a bpt resident unless your name is sal dinardo junior he is willing to forgive his taxes, a multimilionare, but lets raise the people who are working and or making it on a fixed income. come on john

i think that he is just another fake among us. did he not think that he would be found out. i bought my house in 1996 and seen the taxes go up 3 times. yet sal dinardo jr doesn't have to pay and wants us to forgive his back taxes which is probably more than millions which he can afford but wants us to continue to pay more taxes with nothing for us. no good schools, no nothing. where are all the real people that will help us and the elderly. did he even think of them who are on a fixed income and can't afford to pay more taxes for nothing.

i think that john should resign you are a disgrace why didn't you just admit it. we all have a past. you would rather be a fake then the real thing. how stupid. i wish we could have someone who cares about the working class. why does everyone sell us out. the millionares can get away with whatever but us let us be late on our taxes we will get threatend yet sal dinardo jr can get away with millions who can figure. we, as the working people of bpt need to stand up to these weak politicians. lr

john resign you are a disgrace. we, the people of bridgeport, need someone who will help and care for us. although i don't know who it would be. all of you are out to strangle us. your answer to everything is to raise our property tax. but lets forgive the millionares property tax get real step down how far are you willing to sell the working people out/. lorraine

Not only did abuse cocaine he also was a habitual drunk driver.No cop would arrest him for fear of retribution.

The Democratic Town Commitee and its leadership should be held responsible and resign along with Mr Fabrizi. Posted by: benny w at June 21, 2006 01:55 PM
The first to go should be Mr. and Mrs Fardy

People on higher levels of government have done worse, with bodies left behind, yet they're still serving ! Why does Fabrizi have to fall on his sword ? Let the Kennedys lead by example, then the little fish will follow. In the interim, Fabrizi has done a lot for Bridgeport after the shambles left by Ganim. Give him ONE pass. He could be a great example to many of the local and national druggies who think they can have it all-drugs and sobriety at the same time.

Forgive the Mayor as he has asked for, everyone makes mistakes.... and after he resigns be sure to elect persons better suited to the high office of mayor. His recent revelation comes as no suprise to many who knew who he hung with. Funny... no one believes till they see it in print, be it truth or fabrication. The good ol' democrats in the city are full of corruption, and in a large part are supported by others just as tainted. It's easy for business person (not living in the city, by the way) and city hall residents to applaud and forgive the errand mayor. They better.

Families that stay together... PARTY TOGETHER!!!

How can this guy NOT resign?!?! The mere fact that he could have been so easily blackmailed by drug dealers who knew of his use is reason enough alone to have him out of office. And let's be real folks, who on Earth thinks he really quit using? He just randomly quit coke but kept drinking? Doesn't happen.

Hey, forgive and support him if you want, no harm in that. But he's an embarassment to the city and has to go.

At first I thought the Mayor's cocaine use was in his younger years - but that's not the case. Hey John, you are too old for that crap! It's time to grow up!

Let Those of you who is without sin and perfect cast the first stone. You people are so ignorant and are so quick to judge someone. I bet alot of you are drug users and alcohol abusers or at least have people in your families who do that. Those of you who judge I would like to see you be mayor for the day. I bet none of you can handle it. Mr. Fabrizi is human like all of you are ( at least I hope you all are human ) and humans make mistakes. Leave the man alone and let him do the job he got chosen to do ( and I am sure many of you voted for him also either that or you all are rich snotty republicans who are out only for your own benefit ) Mr. Fabrizi, you are doing a very fine job running this city and I will gladly and happily vote for you if you decide to run again for Mayor.

Feel bad for the Mayor and pray for him to get the help that he needs. He is such a likeable guy but he can never clean up the corruption that has been inbred in that city for years. BLATENT CORRUPTION continues to plague CITY HALL.

All top administration in both the City and Board of Education should be stripped of their jobs due conflicts of interest and all of those Democratic relationships that continue to flourish because of them. Look you have how many democratic City Council members sitting in city jobs where they can muscle other employees and continue their corrupt ways. Shays has been saying for how long that NO City Council Member or Zoning Member or Board of Education member shall hold a city or BOE job! common this is conflict of interest.

Check out the relationships here just with the City Council, go through the list and do the math and you will see. Labor Relations in the City. Almost all of those council members are either a member or are married to one.

The relationships are flaunted in peoples faces and not a thing is done about it due to who knows who. All one has to do is look at the BOE Human Resources Chief with lots of pull due to her mothers former position on the City Council. Will get caught red handed and nothing gets done. heck the new Superintendent has already been influenced and not fired her already. Check out her salary it sky rocketed to over $100,000 just recently. How is this happening when no one else is getting squat and employees in the city are getting cut loose. How does that go? Yeah check it out on the Board of Education Agenda. (Sue Silvers your getting close) public information folks.

The corruption stinks and I hope that the FBI starts to look at the bigger picture and starts interviewing more people. Zoning, Housing, City in general, Board of Education, Nutrition Center etc. SEX, DRUGS, LIES AND VIDEO TAPE. A spin off movie could be made. This is far from being a case of the Waltons - Night Mary Ellen, Night John Boy, Night Tom, Night Jim Bob! Read between the lines.

Hey Benny you are on the right track! The Council, Zoning Commission, Board Of Education should all resign. Yeah right starting with the Fardys. Someone please compare City and Board OF Education employee lists - check out all of the jobs they have.

OH WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE WHEN WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE!!!! Common Charlotte - Get a clue

Any citizen who thinks that Lady Justice is blind and impartial is either delusional or not a resident of this State. Lady Justice is a whore who takes money from whomever will offer the most. Her pimp is Connecticut Politicains! Let's no longer be hippocrites and admit that there exists a two tier system of justice in this State. One for the rich and politicians and the other for the majority. Tom Jefferson said that once a government no longer functions and works for the majority, then that government must be removed. It is time to remove the government in Connecticut, by whatever means it will take!!!!!

Not again:( he really needs to go!!! also the law should applied to him. For breaking it!!!yeah I know we are not all perfect but the LAW IS THE LAW! Shame on YOU:(.

PS. I was born in BPT move out 14yrs ago.

let's get rid off the bum, 'they' would if it where one of us, if you know what I mean!

also if he was from the hood he would have been darn near hung from a tree, so why should it be any different. Lock him up and throw away the kew... PLEASE!

As I told you many times before Johnny, what comes around goes around, egh? Tisk tisk you should have listened.

JOHN RESIGN. LETS GET A MAYOR WHO LIVED IN THE CITY AND IS NOT A BOARD OF ED OR CITY EMPLOYEE ALREADY. THIS CITY NEEDS FRESH NEW IDEA'S. IF THE MAYOR'S DOING SUCH A GOOD JOB, WHY ARE THE TAXES GOING HIGHER AND HIGHER EVERY YEAR AND THE FOR SALE SIGNS ON HOUSES FROM PEOPLE TRYING TO GET OUT OF BPT. WHY? BECAUSE CITY EMPLOYEES WORK HERE THE TAX MONEY THEY GET PAYED WITH GOES TO SHELTON,TRUMBULL AND OTHER TOWNS NOT BACK TO THE CITY. LONG TIME BPT RESIDENTS. LETS GET TORRES IN THERE AND SUPPORT A MAN THATS NOT PART OF THE CROOKED ROUND TABLE OF CITY HALL. THEY WOULD NEVER SHOW THE CITY'S OR TOWNS THE CITY EMPLOYEE'S LIVE IN. THATS CLASSIFIED. WHAT A JOKE. THEN THEY WONDER WHY THE CITY IS BROKE. BPT IS NOW THE CORRUPTED CITY NOT THE PARK CITY. GEE THANKS. POLITICIANS......

i agree with marcus. the mayor needs to go. when is this ever going to stop. i have my house forsale and willing to live in any other city than bridgeport. i lived here over 16yrs and its been a roller coaster ride. you listen to conversations and its bridgeport this and bridgeport that. but these same people come to bridgeport to make there money. the work here and live here policy needs to be brought back. this city needs a mayor with a take no prisoner mentality. clean out city hall for once and for all.

When an elected official takes the oath of office he is taking a very sacred oath to uphold the laws and to be the best leader he can be for the good of the city which he governs. Unfortunately Mayor Fabrizi didn't see fit to abide by his oath. His own selfish "partying" seems to be what was on his mind. Has anyone out there made the connection that Mayor Fabrizi actually has the handle on the drug dealers that reside in and around Bridgeport and these people are still doing their business as usual? Does anyone think that he should perhaps make some identifactions to local authorities as to whom these dealers are and get them off the streets and behind bars where they belong? My God, on a daily basis we preach to children and young adults about the hazards of drugs and alchohol and to "Just say No" and here we have a mayor that children look up to, skulking in alleyways to "Just say Yes" and on city authorized cell phones. What possible message could this send to all the children who got so excited the day the mayor came to visit and extol virtues upon them? Its a real sad time for Bridgeport once again. Can someone elect a mayor without baggage? Just don't let it be C.C. the city needs to move forward and he just doesn't have what it takes. One more thing, those who knew of Mayor Fabrizi's addiction while in office should feel very ashamed, you all did Bridgeport and its citizens a huge disservice. Shame on you! To Mayor Fabrizi, do the right thing, step down and get the help you need on your own time, not on taxpayers dollars.

John I'm sorry to say, curiosity never caught this cat. I was taught that drugs has harmful in many ways, physically and socially, and that it is ilegal. I'm now 51 yrs old and never touched it. What's your excuse? No one forced you and your mind was clean and clear before the given moment you started to use the crap. You knew that it was ilegal and addictive and yet you chose that path. You need to pay the price of your action just like everyone else. You must resign!
To all the other top city and town officials (Fairfield, Westport, Stratford etc.) I suggest that you all implement a plan that all employees should have a random drug test. I am a BOE employee and I see how it creates a burden for other fellow employees who are dedicated to their jobs. It is unfair for the good people to pay the price. Plus I can't stop worrying what messages are we giving our students if they are allowing these characters to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
So think about it, you can give the residences of this city or town the message that we will no longer tolerate drug abuse by starting off with our own.

Ok, to all who want to get on his back one way or another and to the ones who want to defend him. I am going to make this simple it is ILLEGAL to possess, be under the influence, or buy cocaine. Does no one else see this? He is the one setting the laws and holding everyone else to enforce them, while he is breaking them.

Ok, to all who want to get on his back one way or another and to the ones who want to defend him. I am going to make this simple it is ILLEGAL to possess, be under the influence, or buy cocaine. Does no one else see this? He is the one setting the laws and holding everyone else to enforce while he is breaking them.

I work in Bridgeport and already we are hearing the impact that his actions have...."how can we be sure you are not involved in things that are not appropriate?"...."can we trust you?"......people from out of town feel that the entire city is corrupt, that everyone is deemed untrustworthy, this is because of our Mayor and the previous Mayor. Fabrizi did coke, he put money into the hands of drug dealers whether he gave it to them or Fardy, who he professed to not even know when questioned about him. Putting money into the drug trade while being an elected official sworn to uphold the law is unforgivable --- I would expect the dogcatcher to do the right thing and step down, the Mayor, without a doubt he should step down!

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About ten or so years ago, I was partying with some friends. They were all "professionals" too, professional bartenders and waiters, framers and plumbers, real estate brokers, business owners and hairdressers, etc. Oh, and a past president of the City Council as well. (Not John.) We all had our fun drinking, and yes, snorting cocaine. I happened to get caught giving (not selling, giving) some to a friend, who I later found out was working off bad karma of her own by being a police informant. To make a long story short, I wouldn't tell the police what they wanted to know. I spent 6 months in jail for that mistake, and I have a felony record for the rest of my life.

So where the hell does John Fabrizi get off thinking that he can get out of this mess with a crocodile-tear soaked plea for forgiveness? I seem to remember some choice words he had for Joe Ganim when Joe was going down in flames. Sinners seem to be the first ones to cast stones. But that is just politics as usual.

Fabrizi has put himself into a position where he has no choice but to resign. He is a drug offender, and the head of the police department cannot be expected to report to him without this causing a flat out conflict of interest.

When I was arrested, I was a "nobody" that got sucked into the system and chewed up by it. On the good side of this, I never used coke again after that ordeal. I personally feel that Fabrizzi should be prosecuted for his deeds, just like any other "nobody" would have been. But of course, we are talking about the American justice system here, which tips the scales in favor of the priveledged. Oh well, just a thought...

As of 11:28am June 22d, 2006 there have been 110 BLOGS posted on this Blog Site. 103 call for Big John's resignation while 7 are supportive. WE THE PEOPLE, BIG JOHN, WANT YOUR COKED ASS OUT OFFICE. Get the hint!!!

When is Bridgeport going to wake up? With people like Ganim, Newton and now Fabrizzi there will never be any kind of economic development for Bridgeport.

Would you deal with them with your money?

Resign now and let someone with some kind of integrity take office.

Anyone that knows John personally knows he has used drugs for YEARS. He should resign.

And just where is that person with integrity? The system is so corrupt you'd have to blow it up and start over.

In his admission of guilt speech..Fatrizi said "if I hurt the integrity of this office in any way."...IF...IF..IF... ? He most certaintly hurt the integrity and ethical standards that he preached about over and over. YOU NEED TO RESIGN !!!

I remember John Fabrizi well from my days of being an acquaintance of his in Central high school. It's funny how you can see shadows of a person as adults that don't seem to change. For example, John was always a whinning, cry baby type of kid who the other kids used to pick on. He was somewhat obnoxious and always wanted to push his way into the crowd, but never quite seemed to fit in. Whenever the kids rebuffed him, John would go crying to the teacher and eventually, get his way.

It's amazing how I saw that same exact person the other day, crying before the assembly, asking for forgivness---the same whinning high school kid who has to get his way.

Good people of Bridgeport: its incumbent on you to make sure he doesn't. Because if you allow this blight on the city to go unpunished, you will be compromising a very sacred trust and opening a door that will set, in my view, a very dangerous precedent. Because once you compromise truth, ethics, and honesty, that will trickle down to all levels and ranks. Do the right thing: write letter after letter to the Post, to your district representatives, to the mayor himself, urging him to resign. It's a no brainer isn't it?

The City of Bridgeport's Charter (Section 17) gives the mayor the power to remove certain officers if they are guilty of a violation of ethics. Why isn't he treated the same?

This admission is just one of many abuses and crimes within the mayor's office and city hall. Don't think that Fabrizi doesn't have anymore skeletons. He does. RESIGN NOW.

Mr. Fabrizi should resign immediately and be charged with the crime of doing drugs. It is deplorabel. He should be ashamed of himself. He is not the victim, his family/friends and Bridgeport is the victim. Poor Bridgeport gets slammed again, and Connecticut gets slammed again with another public official's criminal wrongdoing. There have to be stronger punishments for doing drugs.

This is for the person who wrote that the whole Town Committee should be held responsible for what the mayor did.. My father is a Town Committee member and I feel that remark was made in ignorance and out of stupidy. How can a whole group take the blame for one person's mistakes? What do you think they were constantly with him, watching him break the law and condoning it? My father is an honest man and would of never done that. Do me a favor next time you want to comment on the Mayor and his mistakes, keep the Town Committee out of it!!!!

If you think Mayor Fabrizi should resign, please go to this site and sign the petition. It will be sent to the US Congress.

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/fab1234/petition-sign.html

Nearly 1 in ten people in America have a substance abuse problem. A greater number use drugs casually.
Before you judge a man who has made a public admission, and apology; consider the number of Federal, state, and local elected and appointed officials who have in the past, or still use drugs.
Should we demand all THEIR resignations?
I commend Mayor Fabrizi for having the courage to
speak out, unlike the cowardly Kennedys who only admit their problem after they kill someone or themselves in a stupor.
For all you "holier than thou", lock 'em up folks, I'm sure all of you have a family member who
has a drinking or drug issue. Would you want them to seek help, or just fire and imprison them?

Why did the U.S. Attorney apologize for leaking the Mayor's name? The Feds spent a lot of money, provided the drugs and a hooker to catch Marion Barry using cocaine. Then they convicted him and sent him to prison. Is the justice system different for a White man? Yes!

John, you are no different than Ganim, Newton or Rowland!! you have been doing this for years and would probably still be doing it if you didn't get caught. Let's face it most criminals keep doing what their doing until they get caught. The sad thing is you lost a friend from doing cocaine as a matter of fact you were with him (Mike Rizz)

To Mrs. Fabrizi Your husband also like to frequent the old Casbar strip club. numerous times!! he actually prefered going to the back rooms!!! I was told he was a great tipper!!!

This is for Lucy, To much is given much is required. Since you quoted a Bible verse would you let Jesus lead you if he were a Drug addict and a liar. From the way you sound I believe so. You are definetly blind. No one is judging. The point has been proven he is already guilty.

"I only lied to you because I didn't think I'd get caught."

Listen, this is not the end of the world for anyone. The Mayor made a mistake - he's probably sorry, and he's probably not a bad guy. But that doesn't mean he shoudn't resign. He should move onto another line of work, and everyone in Bridgeport should put this behind them.

Let's not add to the victim list in a witch hunt. Just move on with our lives after his resignation and hope we get a better Mayor. We all have too much on our plates these days to waste our energies on a man with clear problems. And none of us is perfect; he should resign and get treatment and move on with his life.

To H? or Daddyz Little Girl (Town Committee Member) Your dad may be a good man, but probably won't last long if he is. They are all corrupt! Is your daddy a city worker too?

I agree with GONER that they all need to be removed and with MICKEY MOUSE city hall is filled with SEX, DRUGS, LIES AND VIDEO TAPE. Hint to the other wives at City Hall. Its 7:13 PM Do you know where your husband is?

If Bpt. is to exist in the future the slate should be wiped clean and start fresh by putting new people in power.

WONDER WHO THE NEXT ONE TO BE TAKEN OUT OF CITY HALL WILL BE?

To George,

No, my daddy isn't a city worker- I AM --!!! My mother sits on the democratic city council and is a very honest lady-- thank you very much. She is very much respected by her constituents and is not corrupt! She is doing her best to try to makes things better in Bridgeport. In fact, read the NorthEnd News today- You will see the kind of person she is-- Please stop blaming people that have nothing to do with what happened.

Okay H I Give up. Are you Carolyn Punozzio and is your mom P. Covino? If so she has a job for life at the NUT CENTER. If not okay then I believe there is one good honest person on the Council.

But you have to admit the record isn't proving to be too good with most of them now is it? Whose next?

George

Hey wait a minute you work there too? Isn't that nepotism? I hope not in the same office.

Read the North End News, it came out today.You will see the nice article and know who I am referring to. I don't work in the town Hall- and no that isn't my mother-- You might not think so but I know for a fact that there are many honest City Council Members who are trying their best. You are right, the record hasn't been that good but what one person does is their choice. Everyone has skeletons in their closet, unfortunately, some people just can't keep them in there. I am no one to judge. I let God do that.. Goodbye

John: If your reading this. It is hard to look at the video and see all of the pictures posted of you so visibly hurt. I pray for you that you continue to build upon your sobriety. Stick close to your family and find some clean descent friends that you can trust.

It is evident that you do put your heart and soul into the office, however take a real good hard look around you at the people that work under you. Be careful who you trust. It probably would be in your best interest to start cleaning house in many city and board departments so that you can unravel all of the tangled and intertwined relationships.

I know that dirty politics are every where no matter where you go, however I believe that Bpt. has been plagued for many years and still remains plagued with these filthy relationships.

Do yourself a favor and let some fresh air flow into these positions with people that don't owe anyone anything and people that aren't afraid to say no to certain people.

Remember this stuff is like a bad case of fleas -it will get worse before it gets better and know that your a good man with a definate path you need to take so hold your shoulders up and just weather the storm. It will pass. A lot of people are praying for you. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Grow Up

As of 06:56am on June 23d, 133 comments have been posted on this blog site. 124 call for your immediate resignation BIG JOHN, 9 think you should stay. That is a pretty clear mandate. BIG JOHN, you have to go. Get yourself fixed up then get a job where you stupidity won't affect the lives of other people. Can you imagine the field day your political opponents will have with the next election. We don't need that. The citizens of Bridgeport deserve better than you. Why don't you move to Waterbury. I think you would fit in there pretty well.

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We could have had Rick Torres. He's a real nice guy who sure knows how to run a terrific delicatesen. His double egg with bacon and cheese on a toasted hard roll would make Rachael Ray envious. Not much experience running a large municipality though. We also could have had Chris Caruso. Probably our best bet. He has no substance abuse issues....except maybe Merritt Canteen hot dogs.

Mayor Fabrizi has admitted to drug use and has cried and said he is sorry. So anyone accused of drug use can tell the Judge how sorry he is and cry and get off. What a joke this Mayor is, I have many Police friends who have told me that the Mayor is still doing drugs.I cannot confirm how true this is but they also told me a story about his wifes drinking and how she was pulled over for drunk driving in Stamford and was let go after a Bridgeport Police cruiser went and picked her up. So let Joe Gamin say he is sorry let him cry then let him go, Whats good for the goose is good for the gander.

Yeah it's true their is a lot of corruption in the city of Bridgeport, but the funny thing is that the only time people talk about it is when someone gets busted. Once that dies down it is all forgotten, and the same players continue to work in the city. So its business as usuall.

I know of city housing employees that were sent to properties owned by other housing employees to cut grass and clean up yards.

So its a mess all the way around all city employees are dirty, because if their hands aren't in the pot, they do a great great job of looking the other way, so lets not just stop with John, lets get them all out starting with housing and cleaning all the departments, including the common counsel and all the fake elected representatives, that know all this is going on but turn away.

Will it now come out that Mr. Fabrizi was out one night with a frined who died of a drug OD a few years ago? This was before he was Mayor but he was City Council. And oh yeah, the deceased was then married to a former girlfriend of Joe Ganim's and Joe gave her a city job. She now runs one of the departments in town and is totally over her head with all kinds of budget problems and shutting down programs all over town. Maybe now that his drug use is out in the open people like her will now longer have his protection.

My concern is how many others are involved. There is a long trail behind this. He protected his connections and everyone in line behind them. They all felt safe because they were supplying "the Mayor of Bridgeport". Do you think he was concerned about our children? What a powerful position to be in!! The suppliers had to be thinking they would never get caught. If I was a Brigport police officer I would throw my hands up in the air!! HE JEAPORDIZED THEIR LIVES!! Its not the fact that the Mayor is a user. It's the fact that he was in a position to STOP it and instead CHOSE it. See what cocaine does to your mind? It turns a decent responsible, reliable person into an animal. Good luck to you Mr. Mayor. I hope you overcome the addiction but PLEASE step down and take the punishment like all the others that made the same choice!!

It was brought out about his friend who died, read the earlier blogs, Joe Ganims former girlfriend who works for the city, her first name is Tammy........

We all make mistakes,why because, we are all
human.I only know of one perfect person,and that
is JESUS. So just forgive the mayor, and move on.
Each one of us has something in our past that
JESUS forgave us now it's the mayor's turn.....

I'm tired of politicians giving Bridgeport a black eye! Born and raised in Bridgeport in 1972 and living mostly in Bridgeport's West Side, this kind of news saddens me. OK, had he done drugs and cleaned himself up before taking office and announcing his past deamons is a different story. But doing them while on the job or during his tenure and hiding it is unacceptable. We need stand up guys in office to help bring Bridgeport back. Bring back the Drive in movie theater, bring back the Roller Dome, get the dump out of seaside, bring back pleasure beach, finish fixing the highway, lower taxes, etc!! Bridgeport was and can be again the most beautiful and recreational city in the state of Connecticut. We need REAL people in office not these fakes. I'm Democrat and wouldn't mind giving Rick Torres a shot at office. Look what Mayor Eddie Perez has done for Hartford. I believe Rick Torres can do more and better then the clowns we have been getting in office. We need family men with morals. No tricks and no surprises!

The Hartford Courant had an excellent editorial calling for the mayor's resignation in yesterday's paper:

Bridgeport Mayor John M. Fabrizi's public admission that he abused cocaine while in office leaves him with one course: He should resign. Mr. Fabrizi can no longer effectively govern Connecticut's largest city.

Mr. Fabrizi's acknowledgment came after he was confronted with evidence that from October to December 2004, at least 13 phone calls were placed from his city-issued cellphone to an alleged cocaine dealer - a person he previously denied knowing.
Not only did Mr. Fabrizi know Shawn Fardy, he presided over Mr. Fardy's marriage in 2001.

Having lied about his relationship with Mr. Fardy and having admitted using illegal drugs, the mayor has done serious damage to his credibility. Bridgeport citizens don't need another poor example holding high office in the city.

Mr. Fabrizi's phone calls became public knowledge after his name appeared in a summary of FBI interviews with another suspected drug trafficker. Federal prosecutors disclosed that they had mistakenly placed the summary in a public court file.

Although Mr. Fabrizi is not charged with a crime and is not the center of any drug investigation at this time, he certainly has dealt Bridgeport its latest black eye. His predecessor as mayor, Joseph P. Ganim, is serving a nine-year prison sentence for corruption. Former state Sen. Ernest Newton, long a political force in Bridgeport, was recently sent to prison for accepting a bribe. Revelations about Mr. Fabrizi's cocaine use and his initial refusal to tell the truth represent another sorry chapter in the city's history. Such actions demoralize residents and can discourage investment.

Mr. Fabrizi's tearful apology to family, friends and Bridgeport residents, coupled with his disclosure that he has not used drugs in 18 months, might earn him a measure of sympathy and forgiveness. But he has lost the moral authority to lead the city. If he loves Bridgeport, he should step down.

The mayor is lying again. He has not stopped drinking alcohol. Just last week he was on Fairfield Avenue near the Bitter End bar with some friends. He appeared very intoxicated to me!

Fabrizi lied lied lied and is still lying. He said he went to rehab..Where and when? And if he was in recovery for Cocaine addiction, than he wouldn't still be drinking. Does he goe to NA meetings? What kind of recovey is he in? looks to me that he just completed the first step (admitting he has a problem)and that wasn't voluntery. He had to come out. Well John, you have 11 more steps to go.

Our great mayor is the one who would have you proclaim that he was honorable and rid the city of all the other bad elements. Atleast none of those he disposed of were ever convicted of any wrong doing. But the good old Ct. Post hung them high and had good stories on their misdeeds and now when it comes to the Mayor we must not rush to judgement. Give me a break. He must go.

Do you believe Charlie Walsh's story in today's CT Post? Walsh, you're supposed to present the news impassionately and with objectivity. Your friendship with Johnny the Nose is well known. The lawyers have an action called RECUSAL when a conflict exists. Recuse yourself and let someone else present the facts as they are not as you wish them to be.

Now Deb what are you to do your hero is now known to be what we all knew him to be all along a drug users and a phoney.

You know what is so crazy-- all these people are just saying what ever is on their mind- not even caring how their words might be hurting someone's life.. You have no idea what he is going through right now-- You want him to resign fine, but to be so cruel??-- Grow up!! I hope all you people are perfect-- let me see you run for Mayor!!!
I wonder what is going to happen when you die and stand in front of God-will he say my good and faithful servant? Hey, you never know -- he might end up being the best mayor Bridgeport will ever have. He does have a lot to make up to Bridgeport.. or does he? he didn't steal, or bribe.. he just hurt himself-- - all of you that are saying he just admitted because he got caught-- would any of you have come out and openly admitted to using drugs before you got caught? I don't think so-- but then again-- none of you do anything wrong-- you are all perfect!!

LOL

Lots of comments here are very funny and interested..what the heck the mayor is a joke why not laugh at it and have a good time while reading the blogs..It certantly made my day and laugh my a$$ off..Well anyway I agree with 99% of the people here the Mayor should resign and the whole Town Committee Members too...Lets start fresh..maybe things will change at City Hall once and for all...We need a fresh look in Bridgeport..Put all this behind us..and vote for a real and responsible politician...(Good luck finding one)..as corruption runs all the way to Washington and the big cronies are there too..wow
no wonder people dont want to vote these days..they lost hope in the system...maybe we all should run for Mayor even do we do not have the experience, we may do a better job..Well iam putting my name for next election...I do know lots of community service and like to help people too..maybe I have a change at it...Hit the books and learn more about politics..anyone can do it these days..If Ernie Newton got elected why can I...LOL...I least I know how to speak in public and have better taste with my line of clothing...Please vote for me..I promise I do better than Ganim..Newton and Fabrizi..all together...WELL ANYWAYS THE MAYOR NEED TO RESIGN AS OF TODAY..it will be a shame to leave him in office and a bad example for our kids..police and the entire community..Thank you very much.

You know what everybody can make a mistake. Get over it

A mistake is one thing, a blatant abuse of power and a feeling of being "above the law" is something else entirely. Enough already. We deserve respect from our city's leadership, not just one slap in the face after another.

Fabrizi is a great mayor! Leave him alone! He's done more for this city in 3 years then Ganim has done in 8! He said sorry.He was personally trying to resolve his problem. His personal life has nothing to do with the way he runs the city.

Mayor Fabrizi is NOT a nice guy. I heard he picks on the little people that work in City Hall. The ones who do the most work. He is arrogant and cocky and he deserves what he gets.

I don't understand how people can't forgive a mayor for drug use....but can re elect a president who caused thousands to die with his actions. What is this world coming to?

Mayor Fabrizi is the best thing that has happened to bridgeport within the last 20 years....5 years ago the city was ruined by ganim...look at the city today, new apartment,new roads, new schools, new stop and shop, steel point is being made into something good and acceptable! now you tell me how PERSONAL drug use and not even on a RECREATIONAL basis overshadows that?

...and most of those projects are riddled with corruption.

Republicans are a joke

Mayor Fabrizi is NOT a nice guy. I heard he picks on the little people that work in City Hall. The ones who do the most work. He is arrogant and cocky and he deserves what he gets.

Hey Susan,

Why you keep defending the mayor so much..I mean you must have 3 or more comments about him.. oh well how good he is doing for the city blah..blah.
1.you might not leave in Bridgeport.. 2.have kids 3.maybe work for him or one of your family members does 4.use cocaine yourself....I have a son that met the Mayor a year ago when he wanted to cut the funds for buses and education..he wasnt very happy then and now that he read this mess is even worsed..I have to explained to him things that he dont understand about this issue..So yes it does affect our children in many ways..even do we as parents have to show them right from wrong..yes is our job..and yes Iam pretty good at it..but when an elected official is all over the papers and tv..kids do read and watch tv..and he asked why is he still a Mayor, didnt you tell me that drugs are bad or that you can go to jail..why he dont get punished?..what answer do you give your kid?..that he is above the Law...can you answer me that please?..well I will tell him yes baby he will get punished for his actions, so he stay focus that yes drugs are bad. then think to myself..it may not happen (He wont pay for it)..wow do I have to lie to teach my son drus are bad and no one is above the law.If the mayor dont get what he deserves I will have to come with another story..Should I stop my son from watching tv, should I stop the newspaper that even the schools gets it everyday...Please stop your winning about the Mayor..he did the crime let him pay his time..no chances here..let his family deal with that, not the residents of BPT....By the way when he was on the NEWS he looked like he was high already, sniffles and all or maybe residue from the day before..it wasnt the crying that gave him the sniffles, he even rub his nose many times like cocaine users do. and shame of those who game him a the big claps..and wooos..maybe they work under him and fear for their jobs to make him look good..sure..thats why...

look,it took a lot for this man to say,i have a drink & drug problem.It's not the eaziest thing to do.especially someone in his position.you have to remember that things do happen & know one is perfect.give the man some credit,he has done some good for the city.

He would've gotten credit if he came forth on his own. But he didn't. When asked last year if he ever used drugs he said NO. He is a LIAR. He had to come out. The closet door was ripped right off and he was exposed.

You are missing the point.
Why is the FBI protecting (sealing a report) a public official when he is breaking the law?
Why are they protecting illegal activities of some people in the city and not others when they are trying to clean up that city?

The FBI knew the Mayor and his party friends; some now in federal prison, were long time drug users yet they apologize to the criminal for the information coming out in public. There is something seriously wrong with this and it is unacceptable.

The least the FBI can do is inform local and state police so they can take action to protect us from drug induced delusional egomaniacs before they damage good upstanding family’s and taxpayers.

Information of public officials violating the law, especially drug violations, should be given to local authorities or be public knowledge as soon as it is known so "we the people" can protect our self’s.

After all isn't it the FBI, local and state police’s job to protect the public interest?

How many other criminal politicians is the FBI protecting?

The mayor should resign and be charged like anyone else and the FBI should provide local police of the proof, plain and simple.

Other “sealed and unsealed” documents the FBI has implicating public servants should be turned over to the state police for investigation and prosecution.

All Judges that seal documents related to illegal activities of public servants should also be held accountable for there actions.

ALL public official’s and city employee’s and enforcement agencies in the state have a responsibility to the public, after all we are there employers.

Would you allow any of this type of behavior in your household? I think not.

Hey DL,
Ignorance is not knowing. As a town commitee member did your father cast his vote for Mr Fabrizi? Have you ever attended a meeting? Their leadership, without question, hand picked Mr Fabrizi to run the city. It was their "responsibility" to the citizens of Bridgeport to protect the city. They are fully responible and yes, even condoning his very obvious substance problems. You have not written that your father voted against Mr Fabrizi.
That I would like to know.

Ok.... Now I understand why Bridgeport is in such a sad state. Everybody take a good look at the things that have been written. I guess you all think you are perfect. I say to the Mayor, hold on, go through the process, God is making you and you will be victorious, even in your mistakes in judgement. Pick yourself up, do the right thing, God will get the glory out of this and make all your enemies your footstools. I've been in church with you, You were prayed over and you are no phony, you are human! If your heart is right and you are sincere, who cares what the "people" think. Press on! Hold your head up high and continue doing the good job you've done. There will be a HUGE TESTIMONY coming from you when this trouble passes. It will pass and JOY comes in the morning.
The biggest hurt in this mistake is to yourself, and your wife and son. And I'm sure they have forgiven you and are standing with you through this. Don't resign!

If Fabrizi cares anything at all about Bridgeport. He will resign. Please do us a favor and step down. And then you will be commended for being a man.

Doesn't Mr. Fabrizzi know where his coke comes from?It starts in Colombia,goes thru the hands of organized crime,to some local dealer who sells it to him. All the way along the supply chain are criminals armed to the teeth ready to murder law enforcement people,each other, and innocent people who happen to get in their way.Hasn't Mr. Fabrizzi noticed the growth of gangs in his own city and the violence and drug addiction that goes along with it? Doesn't he know these gangs live on the money people like him give them for drugs?He must, somewhere in his addled brain, understand the realities of the drug trade that he willing has supported with his (or our) money.Or does he get some sort of special magic Executive Coke that drops innocently from the sky for his gang of "respectable professionals" without involving any of these lowlifes? Get real Mr Mayor! You're part of the problem! Resign now and let's get started with the solution!!

Last year I left my home town of Bridgeport. A hard decision since I had spent all of my Fifty plus years there. The lack of economic progress combined with political corruption and general public apathy has stagnated Bridgeport's future. I just couldn't take it anymore. I sat amazed watching my television from a thousand miles away to see this spectacle of a fallen leader. Hasn't Bridgeport suffered enough? Rather than blame Mr Fabizi I challenge the residents, voters and tax payers to step up and fight back. But Bridgporters won't because getting handouts, payoffs and city jobs are what is important. People are afraid to stand up and are easily led. Especially the black community. To the community leaders(eg.Mr Ford) and so called religious leaders(eg.Rev Bennett) that backed Mr Fabrizi and got city jobs for their wives, didn't you know nothing? Dave Daniels, what do you want? To be a captain?

I like Mayor Fabrizi. One thinks of comments given about Presidents who have an engaging personality when you meet them in person, no matter what you might think of their politics. Everyone knows this man has done very much for Bridgeport. I regard his candid public statements on this issue as a phenominal thing to do. One must, however, consider the case of President Clinton who made the mistake of thinking he was going to get away with the same kinds of behaviors that President Kennedy did while in office. He didn't realize how much times had changed. Mr. Mayor, I like you and I apauld you for not dragging this thing out with false denials. However, times have changed and the public will not give you any special consideration in this matter because you are Mayor. You've done your best and now perhaps your worst in this office. Look to recent history and Mayor Marion Berry of Washington, D.C. who had to step down because of his drug use while in office. He got reelected as Mayor again by a forgiving and grateful public but he initially had to step down because of his actions. Step down now and perhaps your good deeds will bring you back in a new, stronger role in the near future.

I am all over forgiveness. I am a forgiving fool...I will forgive Fabrizi just like that crackhead who broke into my car two weeks ago that just wanted some spare change to buy more crack. He didn't mean any harm. I feel sooo bad for him. I wish he didn't get caught and thrown in the slammer..What a terrible thing it must be to be to fall victim to the evils that drugs bring. To make a choice to snort or not to snort - it's always the first thing on my mind...MAYBE if I do it though, I can run with the big dogs like politicians and lawyers and run in high-profile circles! - Go to the best parties! Meet all kinds of important people who are into it!!... Sounds like quite a thrilling time actually. With all kinds of connections I'd be forgiven too if caught...WAIT! Another thought - if I were in this chic group of elite citizens perhaps the other thing I could have forgiven is the five-figure tax bills I'm paying...God I love Bridgeport!!! Fabrizi Forever...

Making eggs, is very different from running a city. Torres is not my idea of a step up the ladder. Not that I've heard of any crimal activity from Mr. Torres but I mean come-on A HISHPANIC REPUBLICAN give me a break.....

At 5:30pm we have 175 comments posted on this site.

160 want BIG JOHN to quit
15 want him forgiven
The gap is widening not in BIG JOHN's favor.

WE THE PEOPLE make up government. WE THE PEOPLE want you out before you do any more damage

The only reason Ganim stepped down was because he got caught...the only reason Rowland stepped down was because he got caught....the only reason Newton stepped down was because he got caught...and let us not forget the lovely Giordano!

Fabrizi got caught; now step down!

I think John has done alot for the city of Bpt. Clearly the guy has a problem and needs help. I would take hime over Torres OR Caruso any day of the century!!!!I don't know what the solution will be, but hopfully its not either one of them. I remember seeing Chris Caruso sitting next to Rick Torres on film "Channel 12 News" when rick was runnign for mayor. May be they could run together. The make a cute couple....

I turn 15 next week. I have a good paying summer job. The first thing I'm going to do when I get my first paycheck is buy some cocain. There can't be anything wrong with using it. Mayor John Fabrizi uses it a lot and he gets drunk too. Look how good our city is. I think it's great that my Mayor can be a drunk and a coke head and still, as he says, work hard for the people. You are my hero, Mr. Mayor, and I want to be just like you...except not as fat.

I work in Bridgeport and have for more than 10 years, have seen it all, first Joe Ganim, then Ernie, and now John Fabrizi. I was always amazed as Ganim was going down that people wanted him to be forgiven for "getting caught with his hand in the cookie jar" because he did a "good job and made the city pretty with new street signs, floers and trees". Now people are talking about the improvments Fabrizi has made as if that excuses his behavior. It doesn't!

These men took the job of Mayor. Their job is to make things better for the city. To improve the lives of the residents, develop new tax base, bring in business, help promote the city, educate the kids and keep the city safe and clean.

What do you think would happen in Fairfield or Trumbull if their First Selectman/Mayor was found to be doing any of the things these guys did------they would get run out of town before they were done apologizing-----why do Bridgeport residents accept less than that from their elected officals!?!?!?!?!?

He's GOT TO GO...he's full of ARROGANCE,just like Joe Ganim-he won't go until they slap the cuffs on him,and I believe they will..eventually.I simply cannot believe he was around all the graft,in the city,and he kept his hands in his pockets,while JOE,ERNIE,and others were running their own cash registers...

The only decent and honorable thing for the mayor to do is resign.
An elected official must have moral authority.
How can you vow to wipe out crime if you contribute to it.
I've lived here for only 7 months and consider the mayor a threat to my property value if people fear moving here or companies fear doing business here because of this latest scandal it threatens all of our futures.
Be a man and step down.
I'll pray for his recovery and wish him all the luck in the world.

Hey Susan...Wake up! What progress? Have you walked into any of the bridgeport schools lately? Not enough books, aides, supplies....And he wants to cut the education budget! More importantly, the children of Bridgeport need a GOOD, UPSTANDING example as a leader to look up to. I don't want to have to explain to my students again about another "situation" the mayor has gotten into....I SHOULDN'T have to!" I vote for a mayor under the understanding that he's not going to do anything illegal! To make the right choices for the citizens and set the right example for it's children. Why don't you wake up and smell the coffee lady! I would like to see you come teach a anti-drug lesson to my students then justify our mayors actions! It's a sad day that the man that ultimately is supposed to be saving these children from drug dealers and is actually, single handedly putting money in their pockets. DISGRACE!!!!

I am tired of all the people who say Fabrizi did the courageous thing in coming clean in front of city employees.

Think about it. He did not come clean until he was caught. He lied months ago when asked about drug use. Would he still be lying today if the FBI info hadn't come out?

I am also sick of staged theatrics from Fabrizi. Weren't the tears really all about being caught? Applause from city employees who owe their jobs to Fabrizi -- Would anyone expect them to do other than cheer?

I am glad to hear that the FBI is still checking out City Hall. There is much more there to uncover. And while you are at it -- check out our Mayor and the strip clubs.

I asked my son what he thought of it all. To a child, it is straightforward. He told me that the Mayor broke the law and should go to jail.

Spare the hard-working citizens of Bridgeport more embarrassment and shame. Resign now.

I think that he will most likely not resign and I have a feeling that he will remain in office. If this is the case, as a taxpayer in the city of Bridgeport, I demand that he be subjected to a random drug test once a week.

Everyone makes mistakes and we ought to give people a second chance in life. However, for Mr. Fabrizi the second chance needs to be something else than being the mayor of Bridgeport.

Mr. Fabrizi may have thought that everybody seems to be doing drugs when someone offered him cocaine. If he is allowed to continue his job as mayor, this would sent the message that indeed everybody is doing drugs and it's no big deal.

In the meantime Connecticut has a drug (specifically heroin) problem and innocent KIDS die of overdoses because we as a society fail to protect them. What are we telling these KIDS in Connecticut who have lost friends to drugs? That we as a society don't have a solution either? I believe that we need better leadership than that. Bridgeport needs a mayor who can provide solutions to the current drug problem. Someone who leads by example and someone who KIDS can look up to.

Sorry, but Mr. Fabrizi needs to resign from office. His second chance needs to be something else than the job of being the mayor of Bridgeport.

Mr. Fabrizi, I commend you on your candor, even if partial. However, this is from a personal, not a public, standpoint. Any recovered addict knows that "admission is the first step to recovery". But if you are going to lock up average Joe for doing drugs, then you should turn yourself in as well, or at the very least, resign.

This city needs a "real" change in leadership. While both Ganim and Fabrizi (not counting their crimes, obviously) brought significant improvement, we need someone who isn't too good to be true. Maybe someone without all the experience that apparently leads to corruption.

Everyone always talks about the "kids that got elected Mayor" last election - nobody really knows who they are, but a quick google search reveals that these 18-year-old kids do an amazing job. Trumbull has an 18-year-old HS kid on their town council, and he is doing a good job.

Why not an 18-year-old BPT mayor? Why not someone without corruption, still innocent but perfectly capable of serving our city? (For those who question their maturity, just look at their maturity as military men and women.)

If John Fabrizi survives this crisis and remains in office, he will be cockier than ever.

Wow Bridgeport - ya big full of corruption, no morales havin, pay offs takin, favors owin, hand always in the cookie jar, bunch of big little people ya.

How long did you think this could go on. Bridgeport's them song should now be - "Another one bites the dust" and another one down, and another one down ------ Whose going out in cuffs next?

I hope that Big Brother is smart enough to start checking out all of the relationships in those city offices. City Council, Labor Relations, Zoning Offices (takes pay offs on a daily basis - #1 offender in there is the little Barney Rubble looking little guy with the tupe that you always have to see before getting your permit), The Board of Education.

If you don't follow - check out the roster of the list of members each of those boards and by the way 99% of them are city workers too. Glad to see my hard earned tax dollars are being spent so wisely on those inflated salaries.

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah there is corruption no matter where you go but this corruption and cronyism is so bad that there is no room for a person to come to Bpt. to look for a job on his/her own merrits he'd need to go to democratic campaign house to get one.

I challenge those investigating to go to every city employee and take a peeksee at what jobs the hold and what council or commission they sit on. Double Dog Dare Ya. Help keep America beautiful, clean up Bridgeport.

PS - WOULD NOT BE A DEMOCRAT IF YA PAID ME!! And to watch them all run around city hall proud of it, How embarassing

Nearly 17 years ago, I met a "former" Bridgeport policemena who had just been fired for using marijuana. He wasn't caught using it but admitted his use when questioned. How come BIG JOHN isn't held to the same standard as other city employees. I wouldn't invest a nickle in that town. I bet the big money people who are considering major investments are scratching their heads too!

Hey Connecticut Post!!!! How come you stopped posting the Fabrizi Blog and discontinued the opinion voting poll? I'll tell you why!! The results clearly show that more than 90% of the respondents want Johnny the Nose out.

A little biased are ya???

At 6:58am 185 comments are posted on the Fabrizi Blog.....

168 want chubby out.

The people are talking, BIG JOHN. Do you hear us?

Who Cares?

To Anonymous at June 24, 2006 07:23am

It's too bad you don't.

Apathy is an incidious blight that will bring down what once could have been great.

Yeah right how could you not care? Are you one of them? Might you be next?

He is just like his predecessor, a filthy, dishonest, unethical, immoral piece of garbage. He should just leave and be done with it. Isn't Bridgeport's reputation bad enough already. How many more scandals does corrupt city need. Bridgeport is an embarrassment to those of us who do not live there and I would say also to those honest and decent people who do live there.

all you people are pathetic- get a life and stop looking at the spec in someone's else's eyes, when you have a log in yours (GOSSIP IS ALSO A SIN). I hope that when you all stand before God-- you ask for his forgiveness because of all the horrible things you have said about another human being!!! Grow up -- You don't want him to be mayor anymore fine-- but there is a thin line between one's opinion and distasteful cruelty-- BUT THEN AGAIN-- YOU ARE ALL SO PERFECT----

I HOPE THAT ALL YOU PEOPLE ARE WONDERFUL,PERFECT,HONEST,HARDWORKING,AND LOYAL. Today is Saturday... Will any of you be drinking to get drunk today and drive? will any of you be taking drugs that are prescribed for an illness you claim to have but don't?, will any of you be beating your wife, or swearing like a truck driver to your children? will you be working under the table and not claiming the money for tax purposes? will you be buying a piece of clothing from the store,leave the tag on, wear it and then return it?-- will you be burning leaves in the backyard or removing asbestos from your basement and not paying the expensive price to do it? will any of you be buying stolen goods from a friend or cable from the neighbor next door? will any of you be living in one city but say you live in another so that you child can attend that school you want them to? will any of you be driving around in an unregistered vehicle? or purchasing fireworks out of state for the 4th of July? will anyone of you when you go to a particular place with your family say your 3 year old is 2 just so they get in for free? will any of you be breaking the law today???????????? Perfect people you all are!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Anonymous who commented on June 24, 2006 at 10:12 AM - DO YOU DO ALL THAT? You must don't tell me you just rembered all that and decided to write about it! God you realy seem angry. Are you saying that it should just be ignored and we should all just accept all of the corruption that goes on at City Hall?

TO THE HOPEFULL ANONYMOUS:

No I don't take drugs and no I don't steal from my neighboors, I don't trash my city in any way, I don't have the need to do any of those things. I pay taxes/insurance and my car is registered Thank God, but I'll tell you what. Its not about us its about him, he's an elected official for Gods sake. So because no-one is perfect its okay for someone in his position to take advantage of his office.
My question to you is do you live in a neighborhood that your children can come out and play without the worry that at any given moment gun fire will erupt. Or that they can play without seeing the local drug dealer make a sale. Do you live in a neighborhood where you feel resonably save. WILL MOST POEPLE DON'T BECASUE OF DRUG ABUSERS THAT KEEP THE DEALERS IN BUSINESS!!!!!!
AND THATS WHAT THE MAYOR IS DOING. DOING HIS SHARE TO KEEP DRUG DEALERS IN BUSINESS, DRUG DEALERS THAT ATTRACT ALL OF THE WORST ELEMENTS INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOODS.
SO BEFORE YOU START POUNDING ON YOUR CHEST ABOUT HOW BIG AND FORGIVING YOU ARE CHECK OUT HOW MOST GOOD HARDWORKING PEOPLE LIVE IN BRIDGEPORT. AND ITS' NOT BY CHOICE, BUT BECAUSE WE DON'T HAVE A CHOICE.

I mean this with all due respect to those of you who are concerned enough as good citizens to post your comments on this blog. But while it makes us feel good to vent our outrage and frustration, the digital world has a way of allowing us to express opinions without really taking the necessary actions to do something constructive. Our blog---largely against the mayor---will not cause him to resign from his now blighted office; writing to City Hall, organizing a petition, getting at least a hundred signatures each, and then sending those materials in HARD COPY to City Hall and to the mayor himself might. I've already sent my letters off and am just about finished collecting my petition in my North End neighborhood. I can't believe how many people are more than willing to sign it!
Good luck

Hey Wackjob I Take Offense To Your Comments About "Swearing Like A Truck Driver To Your Kids". We Are Professional Drivers That Work Hard and Drive With Dignity And We Buddy Are What Makes The World Move. So Watch Who You Use As Examples Please. Now Was That Gentleman Enough For You?

Wow, it's really disheartening to see how viscious and cruel people are. I'm not here to say resign or don't resign, I am here to say that WOW, there are a lot of cruel bloggers out there. Addiction is extremely hard to overcome and I can't believe that most of these bloggers don't have any "reality" when it comes to a person dealing with an addiction. Or else the bloggers have no heart. In addition to addiction, there's the mental and emotional health of your mind that needs to be worked on during recovery. There's a lot of work ahead for Fabrizi...and hopefully he is truly sincere about working on his sobriety. It's a daunting task and AA Meetings and therapy and treatment are all part of the package.

Where I do see some major overhauling needed is with the administration itself, and our Council Members. The fact alone that the majority of Council members are also City employees is insane! I tend to lean toward the fact that the majority of those Council Members/Employees most likely have only their interests at heart. The department heads that Fabrizi has in charge of running various departments need to be seriously looked over. It's not just Fabrizi running the city, but the people he has chosen to help him. Why is the budget always out of control? Why are the "higher ups" in the City getting tens of thousands of dollars in raises while the peons in the trenches are asked to give up 1-2% raises or benefits, etc. Why are "positions" with large salaries created for buddies of the administration, while other low-paid employees are laid off? Why are the Council members allowing these actions to take place? In my opinion, all aspects of BPT Council Members, Mayor Department Heads, Mayor's office need a serious investigation as to whether or not our people in charge of running our city really do have Bridgeport's interests at hand. There is no reason why Bridgeport can't be successful or a star city of Connecticut. Bridgeport has so much to offer. I can see a great future for Bridgeport as I have seen other large cities progress into thriving and energetic places to live. We, the people of Bridgeport need to assure ourselves that we do have the right people in place to move forward. Fabrizi may or may not be the right person anymore...but someone not involved with the logisitics of running the City should be doing the research and recommendations.

And then move ahead...

But fellow citizens, don't fool yourself into thinking that we only have issues at the local level. We have a shambles of our government all over the place...and only you can change anything by voting!

I truly do hope and pray that Mayor Fabrizi and his family are able to work together towards recovery. That will be a very tough fight to say the least.

I just did a stretch at Somers for using cocaine. I was truly sorry when I got caught. I sobbed at my trial and begged my family, my friends, the prosecutor and the judge to forgive me. The judge said he would indeed forgive me only after I attoned for my transgression and paid my debt to society. He thought 10 years was reasonable. I did 6. Now he will forgive me. How come I had to go to jail and John Fabrizi won't? Please someone....will you give me an answer. I'd like to tell the thousands of my fellow prisoners why they are in jail and Fabrizi isn't. Oh...why the hell is he still our mayor?

I know that every human being has faults,and noone is perfect-and lord knows I have done things I am not proud of-but I have never tried cocaine,or used any drugs(or alcohol)while at my job. A public figure-the head of CT's largest city CANNOT be a drug user-the city council should BE DEMANDING his resignation,or seeking other ways to remove him,if he doesn't leave voluntarily.Instead,they do nothing-he should be put in jail,and a special election held to replace him

Remember the "Zero Tolerance Law" in the Public Schools? I think if this had occurred when you were a teacher in the Bridgeport System you would have no job right now. What is the difference now? Zero means Zero!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now you are the most important teacher in the city and you get to violate the Zero tolerance rule. Next you're going to tell us NCLB doesn't apply to you. Perhaps you recall Mercury Morris of the Miami Dolphins who was sent to prison for cocaine. Mr. Fabrizi you have violated the Constitution of the United States of America. We touch our youth that when they do something wrong there is always a consequence. Your consequence in upholding the law on which you swore to uphold should be your resignation as Mayor of Bridgeport, Ct.

Thats' exactly the problem, that people who drink and use drugs always say what you want to hear. They are always sorry and of course since they are "addicted", we should forgive them everytime they rob, lie, kill, rape and visit their addiction on everyone else. It's time to stop making excuses for drug addicts.
I don't feel sorry for the mayor, I may feel sorry for his family.

The city of Bridgeport has been destroyed by addiction, most people that live here eighter know someone or are related to someone with an addiction. We have grandparents and great grandparents raising children because of someone elses addiction.

I also hope that the mayor gets help for his family sake, but I don't feel its right that hes' gonna do rehap will in office? nah no-way. let him go to his AA meetings and his NA meetings after he resigned from his position.
We need someone who is sober and drug free and if they are not doing what they are suppose to do then the common counsel should get them the hell out!

I don't see anything cruel about that, what I think is cruel, is having someones addiction visited upon me, my family, my friends and neighbors. Now thats cruel...

Well Mayor FATbrizi you need to take a long hard look at your career and pathetic life, you let the citizens of Bridgeport down much more than Mayor Ganim, he at least had OUR best intrests in mind.

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN,JOHN...we have no confidence in you.We want you to resign,and give Bridgeport back some dignity.You simply cannot lead the city,and we cannot trust or respect you.Do THE RIGHT THING>>>>>>>>>>>>RESIGN NOW

Before 'yall keep going on about Fabrizi's "addiction" and how human he is and how everyone can make a mistake, please read this carefully:

By the mayor's own admission, he only used cocaine "occasionally." 'Occasionally' doesn't constitute an "addiction." He even went on to categorize the amount of money spent on coke ("twenty or thirty" dollars) I think was the answer. Now later while crying before the common council, Fabrizi admits he "had a problem" which has since been referred to as an "addiction."

Which is it? Occasional use or addiction? I doubt he ever spent a mere twenty bucks on cocaine---you couldn't even buy the spoon to snort from for that price. But whatever the truth is (which he doesn't seem to be telling), either answer is a problem; for if he only used coke 'occasionally', then that means it was RECREATIONAL and he had a definite choice to do, or not to---to break the law or not break the law. But if it wasn't occasional but an "addiction" then that means the drug use was not any longer under his control and he had to have been using it constantly--at work, at home, at play, and this causes a real issue because his claim that the drug never "affected" his job would be false. So no matter what the answer (and there seems to be a real conflict as to the different stories he has told), either answer is a bad one and shows either conscious and deliberate breaking of the law---a felony---or being addicted and out of control and under the influence while leading the police department and every other high level position under his command.

Now, are you still willing to forgive this high public servant??

Forgive yes, perhaps. Forget, not.

Lieing Drug Addict!! Prerequisite for the Mayor of the Ciy of Bridgeport. The FBI has information and a tape of Fabrizi using ILLEGAL drugs and who knows what else they have in their possession-possibly wonderful lucrative business deals just like the previous administration which by the way he was a part of. Not to mention his brother who made a pretty handsome profit. So let's not be hasty in assuming he has not stolen or embezzeled money from the Citizens of Bridgeport. Only time will tell. Being the Mayor of Bridgeport, who holds him accountable for violating City policies and procedures? He used a city phone to make drug deals as the Mayor. Let's see if the Ethics Committee can make a decision that is so GLARINGLY OBVIOUS TO MAKE!! Is there a mechanism in the City Charter to recall the Mayor? We can get rid of the President of the United States if necessary then why can't we get rid of the Mayor?
Mayor Fabrizi has his own personal drug dealer in the Democratic Town Committe, a close family friend whom he married, and he is also very knowledgeable about the Marrerro brothers dealing drugs in Bpt. As Mayor did he have the police look the other way so he could have his coke and snort it too? Did he get a cut of the profits? Does he as Mayor have the responsiblity and obligation to protect all of its residents? But instead broke his oath of office and became a criminal worthy of punishment under the Laws of this Nation!
If Fabrizi is not prosecuted then the Marrerros and Fhardy shouldn't be either. The laws apply to the Mayor as they apply to everyone else!
As far as being truthful and coming out with his personal problems otherwise known as his addiction, the Mayor needs to tell the truth and nothing but the truth. If it wasn't for the FBI having a record of all his cell phone calls to his in-house drug dealer, he would have conducted business as usual. Not to mention that being such a close family, his wife and son had no knowledge of his coke and alcohol addiction. He should watch the web he spins because many people have been watching and listening for a long time. Pity that he continues to lie.

As a former employee, I was initially very proud to work for the city. But as years past that confidence diminished with each new administration. I met with Mayor Fabrizi and he promised me, about 2½ years ago, in front of a group of about thirty individuals that his administration would fully support the department where I was employed. When I left, staff was reduced from four, including a volunteer to ONE! ALL city funds were discontinued and consequently this one staff person is supposed to help and support over 35,000 people. This is even stated in the mission of the department, and is an impossible task, since the department could only serve 3500 city residents per year with a staff of four. The staff person that remains is well qualified for the position she was hired for, but NO ONE can complete the necessary goals and objectives set forth by the department. By the way, the only other time the department lost its city funds was during the bankruptcy. Additionally, with the loss of the other staff person, two State of Connecticut grants were eliminated. I bring this up because the Mayor, lied and just didn't care about the over 35,000 most disenfranchised and vulnerable citizens of the city. You see, I considered these citizens to be my boss. This man cannot be trusted as indicated by my example. Whether or not he forgot his promise while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is a true indication that promises and decisions were in fact compromised. This is far from effective leadership for the City of Bridgeport and residents need to realize this. No one is above the law and using cocaine is against the law. If he had any regard for the citizens of Bridgeport, he would resign his position immediately. Recall is a non-issue. Honesty, responsibility. integrity and respect are the issues.

Anyone here ever smoke pot, drink before you were old enough to, steal patio furniture from linen and things, or do some other type of illegal thing? If so you should all go to the police station, admit your crime, and ask them to put you in jail before you whine for someone else to be put in jail for breaking the law.

Its 12_04am Sunday morning. Do you think fat ass Fabrizi is coked drunk and otherwise stunod?

Hey Greg M

I'm 60 years old. I never smoked pot. I never stole patio furniture. I did however drink before I was 18. I have 2 academic degress and a military commission and led men in combat. My son is an eagle scout, my daughter is an orthopedic surgeon, my other daughter is an accomplished educator. I'm CEO of a technology company. You know what? There are a lot of people in Bridgeport just like me who deserve better than a coked up drunk running our city. We don't need admited derelicts like you defending the jerk either.

First off, I don't recall saying that I ever did any of those things. They were just examples I made up of things that anyone could do. Also, I never said anywhere that I was a derelict, so just keep all of that in mind the next time you want to make any libelous statements.

I was just stating that I've heard a lot of people who regularly break the law and don't get caught complain about people who do break the law and and how those caught deserve to go to jail. Afterall, it is easier to point out other people's flaws but harder to point out your own. And if it wasn't for "admitted derelicts like [me] defending the jerk," then there would be no need for us to have the judicial system we have. Let's just have the police decide who's committed a crime and then have local magistrates decide if they're guilty and then sentence them with no questions asked or thought of appeal.

Greg M

You miss the point, albeit in an articulate manner. You have not considered that Fabrizi forfited much of his anonimity when he chose elected office. All elected officials are scrutinized fairly and unfairly. I truly believe that reformed offenders are capable of making enormous contributions in their work, in their life and in their interactions with others. I have been hiring alcoholics and substance abusers with success since the eary 70s. Most, nearly all, have demonstrated a strong work ethic through responsible performance. It would be unfortunate if others would not support reformed offenders with encouragement.
I firmly believe, however, that offenders should not be given the public trust. Too much is at stake that affects the liberties and well being of a contituency that deserves honesty, focus and skill. I will forgive Fabrizi his trespasses but my forgiveness comes only after he the consequences of his actions are mediated.

The fact is that this mayor did not really get the psychological help he needs as he was prescirbed antabuse which is a medication which makes someone sick if they drink. This is no different than having someone on methadone is place of heroine. Would we as citizens agree to having a heroine addict as mayor. Somehow the social use of cocaine and alcohol is being presented as socially accepted as opposed to a very serious problem. Does anyone remember the St. Patrick's day parade last year. The mayor couldn't even sit up he was so intoxicated. Is that the role model the children of Bridgeport should be seeing. I urge the governor to call for his resignation immediately, in additiion to a new election including that of the city council. For the city council not to address his very obvious irresponsible behavior makes them supporters of his illegal actions which is not in the best interest of the city. Governor Rell I urge you to clean up the political mess in this city once and for all, and give us back the ability to regain pride for living here and not embarrassment.

I'm out.

Thank God.

Just in time.

I've lived in Bridgeport all of my 53 years and it has been on a down-hill slide since I was 10. I remember going to see "Lawrence of Arabia" at the old Loews Theaters on Congress and Main (that was the last first-run film shown there) Urban blight has been crawling and spreading into areas that were considered "nice" neighborhoods when I was a kid. When my alderman said he was "tired of hearing about Bridgeport's potential" and wondered when that potential would be realized, I knew he was right.

All my life I would defend my city in conversations with friends from Trumbull, Stratford and Fairfield. Those folks who look down their nose and say, "You live in Bridgeport?!?!?", like it was a badge of shame.
Well, now yet another hit to the City from Mayor John. (Move over Joe and Ernie)

(one aside here, I think John Rowland got off too easy after he criticized Joe so vehemently)

I just moved to Florida. Just in time. I arrived here on June 8. Less than two weeks later, the Mayor admits to using drugs and alcohol. I met up with him at Tavolini on Fairfield Ave just a few weeks before I left. He was VERY upbeat. (I didn't see him drinking since we spoke outside the restaurant), but he was VERY happy. (hmmm)
He alluded to the fact that taxes are going up and two days later the news broke.....4.7%!!

I miss Bridgeport, never lived anywhere else, but news like this just eases the separation anxiety.

Good luck to all of you back up there. I hope it works out for y'all. (see, I'm already embracing my new land)

I also moved to Florida 15 years ago. No offense to the residents of Bridgeport, they're great people. But the city itself is a wretched place. Why so negative? Here are the crimes I personally experienced in my thirty years there:

1. car stolen/North end
2. car stolen/North end
3. attempted car theft/North end
4. held up at gunpoint/near Seaside
5. home break in (Old Town road, near Fabrizi's house)
6. car break in, stereo stolen (North end)
7. stalking incident involving my mother

When my 2nd car was stolen, I happened to be asleep in the living room. If I had been up and confronted the filthy thieves, what might have happened? Well here's a hint; a similar car theft took place one street over during the same year; the owner ran out and the theives shot him dead in the stomach while his son watched.

Thank God I got my butt out Dodge and none too sooner.

Any BLOG is an open forum.

This BLOG, however, has turned into a bash Bridgeport platform.

Let's get back on focus. The subject at hand is...Do we want Fabrizi to resign or shall we forgive him a get back to life as we know it?

Mayor Fabrizi,
Please get your thoughts in order, and resign. It will end the negativity out here, being written, said, heard, and spread.
We need to move forward. We need a new leader. We need someone who will make the City of Bridgeport a priority. Not partying, not lying, making excuses, crying (croccodile tears at best), acting superior to everyone, pretending to be a true friend, not backing up people who deserved to be backed up, subjecting the public to that awful wife of yours, etc.
You see.....you, your followers (especially TP and her kid) are finding out that what goes around.......................................................................................................comes around!
Tsk, Tsk!!!

As a former City Employee, I say "OUT!!!"

Forgive me, my faux pas, The bottom line from my viewpoint is, John, get out, and let's find someone to lead Bridgeport to it's ptential.

Hey..

Too all of you...get a petition started to get him out of office.on this blog nothing can be done except our opinions that many get mad at each other..IF all of you THINK HE SHOULD RESING. the only way is in writing and with lots of signatures..isnt that he way they get elected in the 1st place with our signatures..In fact thats when you see their faces around..claiming they will do better for BPT..after that you wont see them anymore...anyways I started mines last week to send to city hall or the governor..sure I will make copies as City Hall might claim the never got it...I pay taxes iam a register voter and I want better for BPT, our schools and our children. Hope everyone do this as is the only way to get rid of Big John...dont waste your energy here..you need it to do rallies in front of city hall asking for his resignation..I DARE YOU to do that..ALL united we can defeat this issue..as of today over 200 people visited this blog..if this 200 poeple get together and go to city hall they might listen to us..I have an idea..call channel 12 news and of course THE CONN POST and say loud and clear...WE WANT BIG JOHN OUT...WE WANT BIG JOHN OUT...BPT DESERVES BETTER..

There's an ONLINE petition on wtnh.com-look in news blog-theres a petition there-let's all sign it-AND GET RID OF THIS LYING,DRUNKEN,COKE-HEAD-we pay the highest taxes in CT-WE DESERVE A WHOLE LOT BETTER

I was born and raised in Bridgeport. I escaped after high school. I came back on business last year. It's a worse dump now than 20 years ago and still embarrassing itself. Anyone who's proud to claim Bridgeport as home must be too poor to move out or a drug user.

I think the fbi leaked the story personally.They probaly figured their wasn't much of a conspiracy case for a criminal charge.But im glad they did leak it.The people of the city deserved to know.
Big John please LEAVE..GO AWAY.

The more things change, the more they stay the same! Bridgeport needs an overhaul from the top and I mean all facets of the political elective spectrum! I am a former Bridgeportite and I am sadden that the schools and other services are "still" ridden with corruption. What examples are set for the children? The mayor MUST step down. Actions such as his should not be rewarded with a slap on the hand. HE IS AN ADULT AND MUST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS ACTIONS!Excuses do not excuse, explanations do not explain! TERRIBLE!
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To All - I am not from your city, but my thought on this is that since Bridgeport is a Democratric run city its citizens should wake up and take a looksie at the machine itself. Yes, Gwen I agree the whole city (with its councils, boards etc. being so corrupt and full of people that use their city jobs to their advantage) could use a good enema.

Another responder said that Republicans are a joke - I take exception to that - it looks like the democrats are the joke here.

Yes, Fabrizi has a problem, but I think his biggest problem is everyone under him as I stated. I wish one of you Bridgeport Tax Payers would use your FOI rights and take a look at the salaries in the Board OF Education and City administrators then you will know why your children do not have books and a descent place to go to school in.

Good luck to you all, as from a look at your rising taxes you will need all you can get.

Double standards are inappropriate especially when you are talking about allowing a city official and the chief LAW ENFORCER for the City of Bridgeport get away with criminal activity. If he is not going to be held accountable for his criminal activities, the all of the young people in the greater Bridgeport area who are engaged in illegal narcotics activities and who are arrested and prosecuted on a daily basis (including a large number of African American and Latino youth) should similarly be "forgiven" and released from jail or whatever punishment has been meted out to them. Let us not confine forgiveness to those who wear fancy suits, who exploit their privileged positions in high leadership offices, but share it with all, including the less glamourous and more vulnerable so-called common people. If Mr. Fabrizi is a so-called "victim" than they all are and they should be accorded the same standard of leniency.

As for all of the people who want to believe that Fabrizi has fallen prey to drugs because he is some symbol of weak and frail humanity, a victim to be sympathized with, rest assured that there are many countless thousands of people who have resisted temptation and have been intolerant to the idea of giving into participation in the drug culture. Those who are resistant to the drug culture should be proud of their resistance and should not be overlooked for their courage and strength to resist. Mr. Fabrizi knew what was expected of him as a city official serving on the council and in the mayoral seat and he is not to be treated like some innocent victim. He abused his position. His abuse was knowing and intentional and he should not be applauded for his betrayal of the confidence that was placed in him to set an example and uphold the law. I am sure that Mr. Fabrizi's fellow criminal mayors like Mr. Ganim and Mr. Giordano would have had a field day if their constituents and law enforcement officials would have responded with the same "forgiveness" that has been announced and pronounced of late.

It is hard to swallow Mr. Fabrizi's claim that his narcotics problem is a recent problem. How could a man of his position (i.e. one who served in this City's school system for several years and then climbed the ranks to serve in political capacities) just all of a sudden decide to commence using drugs in his late 50's? That is really strange. I wonder if he is really telling the truth or if the story is more sad than what we have been led to believe. Did the mayor really start so late in life or was his problem one that began a lot earlier than what is willing is willing to admit to.

At any rate he is a criminal and a failure and he should resign.

I was wondering about the treatment issue and when or if Fabrizi sought help. Well, the NY Times reported this week that "last summer" the mayor's "friend" (now THAT'S convenient!), Dr. Jay Berkowitz, put Fabrizi in an outpatient treatment program "and believed" he was doing well.

Funny then that Fabrizi would have been doing cocaine in December---a whole quarter of a year AFTER entering treatment. Obviously, the 'treatment' didn't take; nor is it clear if he entered treatment after rumors began circulating about his drug use---apparently well known among insiders. According to the Hartford Courant, one insider told Fabrizi pre-Ganim resigning to "put away the nose candy" if he had any aspirations about being mayor.

Now do we really want "the mayor who uses cocaine" to be the mayor?? According to a political professor, Bridgeporter's forgive just about anybody for anything. Well, not me brother!

IT'S TIME for change.

IT'S TIME for a new leader, someone YOUTHFUL, someone who isn't CYNICAL, and someone who LOVES BPT.

Let's follow the lead of other CT towns (TRUMBULL, TORRINGTON) and elect someone YOUNG and fresh into politics.

Trumbull - 18yr old town councilman... Torrington - 22yr old mayor.

What do you, as readers, think of electing someone, say, of COLLEGE AGE, as our MAYOR?

Would you support a write-in/small budget candidacy with BIG DREAMS? No more ambitious mobsters.

WHAT DO YOU SAY?

hey susan..

sorry the comment was not for you..misread your name...it was for all the anonymous defending big John that wont even give their names...wonder why.

This is an excerpt from a Charles Walsh column in the CT Post today and it sums it up:

"If we can forgive him, then we must forgive every single other person in this state of Connecticut who has ever done illegal drugs.

This means:

1. Allow scholarships to be awarded to any student for possession or use of any drug. Currently they are not eligible.

2. Overturn all drug convictions and expunge the records.

3. Rehire all persons fired for drug use.

4. Remove the "have you ever been convicted?" statement off of all employment applications.

5. Consider making cocaine legal, since the mayor says his behavior was never affected by it.

This is about all people being equal and about obeying the law. (If you don't like the law, work to overturn it.)

He must be fired and prosecuted, like the two men his very own police staff arrested last week.

There are consequences for your actions. The consequences and forgiveness must be the same for all.

Patricia Harrison is nothing if not succinct:

John M. Fabrizi needs to resign his post. Period. Forgive him if you want, but get him out."

This mayor should resign immediately. He is flawed and should not be in office. His "teary confession" only occured because he was exposed. Few would think it would occur without his being found out. Bridgeport deserves far better than Fabrizi and Fabrizi's departure will help the city choose a responsible leader.

It is absolutely disgusting that the MAYOR can get away with drug use while holding office. So what he admitted to using coke. So what he was wiping his tears. If he had been outside the political arena he would be arrested and waiting for his trial. I have heard rumors of Mayor Fabrizi using coke and sporting the nightlife long before he became mayor. Mayor Fabrizi was seen many a time in Black Rock enjoying himself quite a bit. Take a stand Bridgeport!

Who's next if Fabrizi resigns? Caruso is a good man, but isn't "in" with enough people to succeed. Torres is going to run as a Republican (as would Shays) and that wouldn't bode well. Mario Testa? ehh no dice either. We need new blood. This is assuming Fabrizi will resign, a notion which I resounding support.

What does everyone think about "BOROUGH PRESIDENT" style of government? Split up BPT into 4 or 5 boroughs (East Side/East End, West End/West Side, North End, Hollow/Downtown, Terrace/Success Area)

WE DON'T ONLY NEED NEW LEADERSHIP, we need a new system of GOVERNMENT. And I agree with Jack in that previous post in that we could use youthful leadership.

Please, Bridgeport.

This is crazy. Not one person has mentioned that the drugs he was being supplied with were given or sold to him by his employees. He probably is the one who runs this whole drug ring in BPT and it's just a matter of time before it comes out.

Wilfredo, I think that is a great idea. People, take note!

Fabrizi couldn't run the drug ring in Bpt. Organized crime runs it as well as Fabrizi.
The FBI has a lot of work to do.

I was shocked to see city employees clapping and supporting the mayor after his apology. He is a complete embarrassment and should resign immediately. Bridgeport has been a dump and a joke for decades. I don't think it will ever be possible for this once great city to recover from what it has become.

mayor. please resign. i was embarrest for you when you attended the city's graduation for bassick and central. the people booed him when they announce his name. the city has lost respect and trust for the mayor. please resign,do us a favor.

What an embarassment to our city after all why don't we all stand in line and take a number it's almost like being at the deli first ganim, then newton and now this.Think about it if we as citizens were caught on the job doing cocaine would not we be asked to resign OR FOR THAT MATTER FIRED? How can a person in his position make important decisions for this city under the influence? I say OUT!!

Are you people saying that the "bad politicians" are the only thing thats tainting the name of Bridgeport Ct? Give us a break? THOSE OF YOU(Most are hard working and honest) that CHOOSE to live like trash is what give the city its bad name. Maybe if you get jobs instead of hanging on the porch and streets all day, and throwing your garbage all over, take care of your houses, stop robbing others,stop selling drugs to live and teach your children NOT to behave in this same way when they are adults, the name "bridgeport" wouldn't be so tainted. Once thats taken care of, then the politicians would be a valid complaint of why the city is known as trash.

Hey people of Bridgeport take not. Tell all your drug dealers that live in your wonderful city, to stop selling drugs and get a real job like the rest of us, and Maybe your Mayor couldnt do drugs in the first place. He had to get it from somewhere and how convenient to get it in the same streets he rules. I say if you all want to ruin your city, go right ahead, just stay out of everyone elses. Noway around it, Bridgeport is a pit, and thats why its politicians don't care, they know it too.

Jo,
You make an excellent point but how are we to stop the drug dealers when one of the most important people of the city does them. Do you honestly think that Frabizi is trying to get rid of the drugs? NO, he's on coke himself and is probably trying to get them in.....

THE MAJORITY wants him to RESIGN. But he is so arrogant that he will not step down until they drag him out in handcuffs. Did you see how he appointed his drug dealers father to the Parks Commission? Nice favor..in today's news..it says that father Fardy rejected the appointment. I would say that he knows more is to come out of this investigation.

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Well, Wilfredo, that is an excellent idea! Why not split up Bridgeport into smaller, easier-to-govern regions? That way, corruption will not be so rampant, the Mayor won't have this massive overseeing authority, and we'll have more localized govt. that is able to respond to the RESIDENTS' concerns!

My suggestion for the Five Boros of Bridgeport:
1: North End
2: West Side/End
3: East Side/End
4: Downtown, Hollow, South End
5: Upper East Side (Success), Trumbull Gardens (Terrace)

I have heard this idea elsewhere, by a community group that just was formed. I believe they are the group aiming for Pleasure Beach's comeback? That group is full of good citizens... By the way, Who is willing to state they want him back publicly (i.e. city employees of high rank)? No one!

--Archie

I have signed the petition but also written to our Governor (who is very capable, competent, and one who seems intolerant of such behavior). In that letter to her, I've also reminded her that yet another scandal seems to have been brewing the last few years and NOTHING has been done about it.
That is the HONORABLE job of Judge of Probate! And what a surprise!!!! A Ganim!!!!!!!!
Governor Rell, work your magic, and clear this city out of these characters!

Really at the city level, we need to get rid of the Democrat vs. Republican labels and just find a good leader at this point.

All of the blogs and media opinion polls show that 65+% of the respondants want Fabrizi out. How do WE THE PEOPLE get this guy the message?

Mayor Fabrizi is an absolute disgrace and has committed multiple felonies. As the Mayor of the largest city in Connecticut he has allied himself with the very people who have destroyed the city, drug dealers.
Anyone who frequents Bridgeport's dining/drinking establishments may have seen him drinking to high levels of intoxication. More than once he has climbed into his city vehicle and driven at the very least drunk and possibly under the influence of cocaine.
The company he keeps is highly questionable. Some of the people have had links or are on the fringe of organized crime.It is known he kept company with drug dealers, the very people that poison our children.He has hypocritically attended anti-drug programs in the school. How can he ever be trusted or expected to lead again?
How can he lead a Police and Fire Fighting Force in the city or speak at School events? I notice he failed to give these fine men and women fair raises yet raised his own salary. I guess he needed the money for more cocaine.

If he had any ethics(doubtful) he would resign!!!!!!!

Nepotism at it's worse..his "friends" get big raises and they are unafilliated (no union) then the hard workers of the unions get nothing. If you research the budget you will also see that while he is laying people off this new fiscal year (July 06)He also has put in new high paid positions..for example look at this years budget for the Information Tech Services Dept compared to last year..there are two or three new positions that are over 70 grand each, and currently not filled..who's going into those positions? his friends?

If Fabrizi is genuine in his attempt to stay away from alcohol and cocaine. His withdrawl will physically and emotionally demanding. He will be virtually incapacitated if his does it right. He can't run the city while he detoxs. Anybody think of that?

HELLO,,

WE THE PEOPLE UNITED CAN GET HIM OUT OF OFFICE..
!!!!!UNITED WE STAND!!!!WE NEED TO DO THIS OR HE WILL NEVER RESIGN...

Yes, everyone makes mistakes, everyone is human, NO-ONE is perfect. If we start condemning everyone who has "broken the law" at some point in their lifes, we may as well condemn the vast majority of our population. Mayor Fabrizi did not have to admit his faults, he could have continued to hide what he did. Instead he stood up like a man and admitted it, not just to his family and friends, but to the public. For anyone who has gone through a similar situation you know that the first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem. Yes, in his position he should have known better. Yes, he should not have taken part in a DARE class for children, but I feel that I have more trust in a man that can; stand up and ADMIT what he did, be HONEST with us, APOLOGIZE for his actions and let us know what he is doing to BETTER HIMSELF. Look at how much he has done for City! He did what others could not do for years. Bridgeport has continued to improve with Fabrizi in office. All of you who do not agree with my opinion, all I can say is take a step back and look at the situation as a whole, look at the Big picture, look at how far the city has come!!

Has anyone who has entered onto this blog taken the time to contact their council rep. or written the mayor himself? I called my council reps over the weekend and they said at that time they had very few calls - all negative. I just today sent a letter to Mayor Fabrizi asking him to resign for the sake of the city and its citizens. Blogging and surveys and radio talk shows are all well and good, but in a participatory government we need to let our officials know our feelings. Do it now and register your complaint. You can find their names and phone numbers at www.ci.bridgeport.ct.us then link to Office of City Clerk then Council District Lookup.

To Honest at June 27, 2006 03:50 PM.
Please tell me you're joking. It's people like you that make the system so "F"ed up. You need to take that liberal attitude and get out of here just like Frabrizi should.

At 6:00pm 06-27-06 there are 255 comments posted on this BLOG. 23 support Johnny the Nose. Guess what the other 232 want.....

Please get some help and check into Rehab. So, the Drugs and Drinking problem can be put behind you. Your family will thank you and it will help you choose a better path in life.
I also went to school with John at Central but, he was a few years behind me. So, John we had problems with Drugs at school and this is not helping matters any with a High Profile Job within the city of Bridgeport and you as Mayor using. Its time to clean up your act and get on with life as an adult. You have your kids to think about and your wife.

I THINK FABRIZI.SHOULD STEP DOWN. HE HAS DONE NOTHING.FOR BPT.AT LEAST GAMIAM. STOLE FROM BPT BUT HE DID A LOT FOR US MADE THE CIY.VERY PRETTY.AND I WOULD VOTE FOR HIM . AGAIN.IF HE COULD COME BACK TO OFFICE. I BET ARE TAXS WOULD BE LOW. IF EVERY PERSON IN CITY HALL WOULD STOP STEALING FORM TAXES PAYER MONEY, AND USEING IT FOR THERE OWN USE.ON DRUGS AND SO ON.AND HAD A GOOD MAYOR.THAT WOULD RESPECT THE PEOPLE IN THIS CITY.THE CITY WOULD NOT BE LIKE THIS STEP DOWN MR FABRIZI.YOU ARE A JOKE TO OUR COMUNTY..AND YOU SURE ARE NO EXAMPLE. TO OUR CITY .KIDS OR PEOPLE YOU ARE A JOKE.TO B.P.T.

I cannot believe that you love Ganim-that arrogant,lying, thieving SOB? Remember how he DOUBLED his salary after taking office..saying how he couldnt raise a family on 50 grand,a year?? How he could make much more as a LAWYER? Remember how he created that lavish CITY HALL ANNEX-at OUR EXPENSE? How the 2 year old LINCOLN wasnt good enough-he went out and bought a $40,000 suburban-with OUR MONEY? He should rot in jail...he did NOTHING FOR US-only line his OWN POCKETS

I remember, Big Doggy D....and you know what else? The brother of Joe Ganim has done the same thing at the Bridgeport Probate Court. What is it with these people? That they think they are so superior to everyone? We should all march up to Probate Court in McLevy Hall and ask to see Paul's Private Palace...oh, and ask if we can use his private bathroom too.....
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ all at the expense of the great people of our City!

Big Doggy D - My cousin works in the Board of Education and told me that they are fixing to give all of the top dogs big fat pay increases tonight at the Bridgeport Public School meeting two days before the close of the year. Its so sad that they don't have money to pay the employees that they are laying off, but yet they found enough to grease their own pockets.

The sad thing is that we can all complain on this blog but nothing can be done about it. Who do they answer to? And they don't have books for the kids?????????????

Go FIGURE!!!!!!!!!!

He's too ugly to be mayor.

no one convicted shut till convicted

Of course he should resign. How are we supposed to clean up Bridgeport, when the mayor is "dirty." So next time a cokehead gets caught and goes to trial, won't he logically say "well the Mayor took coke and he's not in jail"? Come on, of course he should step down.
These politicians both Rep & Dem think all they have to do is apologize and everything's okay. People, I'm sure if we the average citizen tried that, it wouldn't get us too far.
Also Note to Jean above: I don't think David meant black men snort coke, I think he meant Rep. Patrick Kennedy and Fabrizi both snort from the same "lines" meaning the "line" P.Kennedy gave after he was released that he should be treated as a black man. That was a line.

To OX.......your absolutely RIGHT.......get rid of the Stupid political parties. It's the worst form of corruption that's bring down this whole country and not just this city. When your not affiliated with anything then the blame or praise will go towards the individual or individuals that are responsible. I am so sick of hearing the BS about the democrats or the republicans. Just elect individual people who want to try and give them the benefit of the doubt. We need that NOW and we need to clear the slates across the boards in every branch of the city. These department heads are making WAY TOO MUCH money at the expense of others who are just trying to survive. And don't hand me that Crap that your worth it because if you were then we won't be where were at today. The construction in this city over the last 3 years has been amazing. More homes were built on properties that sat vacant for decades so that would mean the city would be getting more taxes, right? so shouldn't that lower our taxes???? But instead they go up. What happened to the money, where has it gone. JOHNNY HAS GOT TO GO. Bottom line is he does not care for this city or the welfare of it's citizens. I learned a old saying from military life that Sh_t Rolls Down Hill and the people of this city have been catching it for a long time. To clean it up you have to start at the top.

To Honest at June 27 3:50pm

You must not pay taxes here in Bpt..All the mayor has done is rise our taxes ever since he got elected..so yeah maybe the LITTLE things he has done is with our own money..so he dont deserve all the merrit please, even Ganim as corrupt as he was did not rise our taxes so much as Big John...And you say he was a man, honest and admitted his drug use..Please he only admitted it because he got CAUGHT..and as a man he was crying on TV common now...He was crying again coz he got CAUGHT and wished he never did. I do feel sorry for his family but not for him...as he put himself in that position now he is the talk not only of this city and State but all the way to Washington..hey if you dont beleive me check out the Washington Post is free online...Just stop and think the State/City get funds from federal Gov.(Wash..DC) maybe that is why we get so little compare to other States and cities..Please think about that and that is why our taxes keep going higher the lock of funds (ie)and no business..Homeowner have to pay that burden...
FABRIZI NEEDS TO GET OUT...for our city to go foward...

Timeless quotes :

"A man's got to know his limitations", " Do ya feel lucky, well do ya","It ain't over till the fat man sings". Very appropriate and to the point.Good luck on tour search for a new career.

Isn't it amazing. The Mayor does drugs, sheds a few tears and some people actually think its ok. I don't even live in Bridgeport and I say get him out. Give the honest, hardworking people of Bridgeport a chance to prove its not everyone that gives Bridgeport a bad name. Let the Mayor take his drug using and selling buddies out of Bridgeport and clean up the city and move on...He makes me sick.

There is an action being taken in the U.S.congress this week The purpose of which is to protect sick peole with cancer or AIDS from prosecution for using marijuana for medical reasons.Our mayor is a known cocaine user who deals with the underworld and has not been arrested. Something wrong with this picture?

RESIGN. RESIGN. RESIGN.

Interesting news item from Florida: a police officer was fired from his job near Daytona Beach because he posted his profile on MySpace.com showing him holding out his service revolver. That's it, that's why his superiors fired him, because it is "inappropriate" for a law officer to brandish a gun outside of his duties. Now how does that cop lose his job for something so mundane (although admittedly stupid), and the mayor of a large urban city doesn't who actually snorted cocaine up his fat nostrils??

I'm still in shock.

Let's all write to the mayor personally right now. His address is on anywho.com.

What day/time would be best for a rally for Fabrizi's removal? Several of my friends are members of Bridgeport United! and are willing to begin it immediately.

I think as many do that the mayor is an absolute disgrace. Mayor Fabrizi's wife has always had too much to drink while at public festivities. This is something that has been going on for years. Mr. Curwen is also a big part of Mr. Fabrizi's habits. Afterall, why wouldn't he be. Tony from the Huntington Inn is his best friend. Tony's life is always a big party. not a good one at that. Mayor Fabrizi RESIGN

If we let Fabrizi stay in office we are sending a message that it is acceptable to use drugs. If it is acceptable for Fabrizi to use drugs then it must be acceptable for the ordinary person to use drugs. Just don't get caught by a cop.

Consequences. There are consequences when people break the law whether arrested or not. Fabrizi admits to cocaine use. He must be taken out of office. If not his actions will cause many to justify their drug use without the worry of the inevitable dire consequences.

Lead by example and leave by example.

Mayor fabrizzi has committed a crime, not only did he use drugs, but allegedly BOUGHT then as well. Last I heard that was against the law. An admission of guilt is also a confession, just ask any cop or lawyer. How come John Q Public has to do time for a ounce on his person? How come John Q Public has to pay for the rest of his life for it, eg:, lose his job, family, life....How come?

We all seem mad enough but is there any real way to get our point across? A petition maybe? Writing the governor is all well and good but that doesn't really feel like it would accomplish anything. Anyone have an idea? There was an online petition mentioned in this somewhere but there were only 14 signatures on it.

Well, Ox, someone mentioned a rally on the steps of City Hall.

LET's DO It!

Call the Bridgeport Council of Churchs, and your city council member and insist that they take a strong position and not let this die. Why is the CT Post allowing this issue to slowly fade away? WE need continual coverage about the mayor, for instance is he in daily or weekly treatment, do they routinely give him urine tests, etc.? Why hasn't the CT Post interviewed the new Chief of Police and get his take about the legal steps that will be taken? Why hasn't the CT Post covered the meeting that our disgraced mayor had with the business community last week? What was stated? Who defended him (Mr. Timpanelli)? Why hasn't the Post taken a more proactive postion or are you just going to allow this to fade away?

I come from an organization that has a zero drug policy for a reason. Time to do the right thing and move on. Drugs are for the weak and it's no message to send to children that drug use is in anyway tollerable.
Mayor, you took on a position of trust and authority...you violated that and it is a matter of integrity and honor. Something the political landscape in CT is lacking.
signed
CDR Mike Bourque
USN

the city workers don't care if tony montana ran city hall as long as they get there checks and pensions. say hello to the bad guy. john fabrizi.

To Joe,

I agree with you 100% why the CONN POST is letting this fade away..I remember when Ganim & Newton got caught even others (too long of a list) the Post would not stop trashing them and yes they did deserved it..but why not Fabrizi why he's so special from the others...
hello.. something wrong here????

Good point on the CT Post- out of sight, out of mind. Why are you so forgiving? I've seen more about this issue in the NY Post or even CNN.

No hard questions to anyone on the issue.

All you people want to talk junk about the mayor, but look at yourselves. Bridgeport is not in a hole b/c of the municipalities, bridgeport is in a hole b/c of all of you. All of you are so hipacritical. Look at yourself before you talk about someone else. If you were in his shoes you would be doing the same.

To Anonymous @ 0947am

If I were mayor of Bridgeport("...in his shoes."), I would not flaunt my authority and ignore the very laws I swore to uphold by using illegal drugs...especially cocaine. I bet every citizen who has to work hard and struggle to pay these outrageous taxes wishes we had a mayor that didn't do drugs. To all of you people out there who think it's OK for Fabrizi to use drugs, move to Waterbury. You'll fit in better. Take Johnny the Nose with you.

Washington, DC Mayor Marion Barry got caught on the video and with tax evasion. That is because he is black and can get away with it. Bridgeport Mayor John Fabrizi is white and everyone wants his head. Where is the political correctness.

D.C. Council member Marion Barry tested positive for cocaine use in the fall in a drug test ordered by a court after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor tax charges, according to two sources familiar with Barry's case.

Barry, who served four terms as mayor and was elected to the Ward 8 council seat in 2004, has since begun treatment for drug use, the sources said, but Barry's failure to pass the mandatory drug test puts him in legal jeopardy.

D.C. Councilmember Marion Shepilov Barry (D, Ward-8) was sentenced to three years of probation for failing to pay federal and local taxes. He may also have to submit to drug testing.

"To this court, I apologize," Barry said in a low voice that nevertheless carried throughout the packed but silent federal courtroom. "Deeply sorry. To the citizens of the District of Columbia, I apologize."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/10/AR2006011002018_pf.html

To anonymous @ 9:47am

Anonymous 2 couldnt say it any better if you think that by Fabrizi using drugs is ok.. move out of town and take him with you maybe you both can get high together..and by the way there are very hard working people in BPT that pay HIGH TAXES and that is why our city is still operating..not because of these politicians that keep stealing or getting high..WE THE TAX PAYERS OF BPT DESERVE ALL THE CREDIT NOT THE POLITICIANS.
Please post your stupid opinion at city hall, they will love it there.

I am amazed at the difference betw the obvious punishments that would
follow similar news about a school teacher or an unemployed single
mother, and the support expressed for the mayor by the major party
candidates (molloy, destephano and Rell . Thus, I call upon Mayor Fab to do one of two things:
Given the value of treatment and compassion that the Mayor enjoys in
contrast to the citizens he represents, I demand that he call for a
fundamental reexamination of a drug policy that rewards the rewarded
while punishing the poor. If he fails to act, on what so few fellow drug users enjoy,
I call upon him to resign as a hypocrite unworthy of public office and
trust and be prosecuted and imprisoned as tens of thousands have over the almost four
decades of this insane policy.

Short of the mayor's agreeing w me, I do not seek Fab's resignation
merely because he violated our counter-productive drug laws.

I ask him to acknowlege that he is benefitting from a double-standard that
discriminates against the poor and the powerless. His constituents
deserve that he use the visibility of his own efforts to combat drug
abuse thru treatment instead of incarceration, to empower his fellow
drug abusers and advocate for their access to similar medical rather
than law enforcement solutions. If he cannot admit and offer to share
his advantages of privilege and power, he ought forfeit such benefits
and step aside so a city desparate for relief from drug violence can
seek leadership from someone who can be part of the solution instead of
just another part of the problem.

Green Party candidate for Governor

To : Lisa/June 29, 2006 12:25 PM

You are going to sit there and say "WE THE TAX PAYERS OF BPT DESERVE ALL THE CREDIT NOT THE POLITICIANS." I don't think so. Look at Bridgeport, it's not great at all. There was once a day when a white person can walk down the streets of bridgeport and not worry about what is going to happen. Now adays you can't walk down the street without somebody bothering you for money, a cigarette. it is one of the poorest citites out there. I don't feel sorry for anybody that lives in Bridgeport. You asked to be there.

What should a drug reformer say about a user of illegal drugs? Does it matter if the drug user is Rush Limbaugh, Noelle Bush, John M. Fabrizi, the mayor of Bridgeport, CT, Tommy Chong, or some ordinary citizen?

We don’t believe that people should be punished by the government for using drugs. Noelle Bush, Tommy Chong, and ordinary citizens do not hold public office. They have no responsibility for serving the public.

The issue regarding a public official, such as Mayor John Fabrizi, is not so much the question of whether he or she is one of the twenty million or so Americans who currently use illegal drugs, or the 100 million who have done so in the past. The issue more precisely is whether he or she has integrity.

Simply breaking the law is not a measure of integrity. A public official who, let’s say, fails to recycle when required to do so, or throws litter from their car, is a slob or is selfish and lazy, but does not demonstrate a failure of integrity that disqualifies him for office.

This is not an issue about whether the public official may have had impaired judgment in making an official decision. During World War II, Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, was consuming a quart of whiskey or more per day. U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan was widely rumored to have been a very heavy drinker. Even impaired, their judgment was superior to that of most of us.

Integrity has to do with truth telling and intellectual honesty. Is the official trustworthy? When Bill Clinton had sex with Monica Lewinsky, his cheating on his wife revealed his low character, but that did not disqualify him from holding office. But when he committed perjury – lying in an official proceeding under oath – regarding his sex acts with Lewinsky, he demonstrated a lack of integrity that would have compelled an honorable man to resign, and would have motivated a political party of integrity to demand his resignation. However, while perjury was a blot on Clinton’s integrity and the Democrats who did not call upon him to resign, perjury did not rise to the level that warranted an impeachment. It did not constitute high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bridgeport Mayor Fabrizi has, admitted a history of cocaine use, and we presume he is telling the truth. Like millions of other Americans he broke the drug law. But drug policy reformers hold that this law is itself wrong. People should not be punished simply for what they put in their bodies.

The test of Mayor Fabrizi’s integrity therefore rests now upon his intellectual honesty. Is he a man of principle and conviction, or merely an ambitious opportunist? A test of integrity is measured by how he speaks about the drug laws he violated.

Does he say, “I violated the drug laws. It is not good to violate the laws. But these laws are wrong and should be changed. I cannot support a law that punishes thousands of others in Connecticut for the conduct I engaged in, when I – and they – have not hurt anyone in a way that the law is entitled to punish. For example, I hurt my kids and wife when I lied to them and broke my promises to them. But the law does not punish a father or husband who breaks his promises to his family. I hurt my supporters and undermined the faith of citizens in the integrity of their government when I admitted that I broke the drug laws. Those hurt feelings and loss of faith in government or me does not warrant punishment by the state.”

But if the Mayor says, “My violation of the drug law doesn’t really count. More importantly, I continue to support those laws that send people who use drugs like me to prison – but I should not go to prison. In fact, I should not even lose my job for doing this thing that should send people to prison.” If that is the Mayor’s position, then he demonstrates the lack of intellectual honesty and integrity that warrants his removal from office.

I repeat: I am not calling for his resignation or removal from office because he used drugs. Breaking a stupid and counterproductive law that has been disregarded by almost 100 million Americans is not ground for forcing the Mayor from office.

If he is a hypocrite, intellectually dishonest, and lacking in integrity, then I call for his resignation from office. A man who insists that other people should be punished for what he did and insists simultaneously that he does not warrant punishment has no moral compass – he lacks the intellectual honesty that warrants entrusting him with the public’s business. Such a man would have no scruple insisting that wrongful acts – theft or bribery, for example – that ought to apply to others should not apply to him.

I am not calling for his prosecution. One’s attitude about the rightness or wrongness of a law does not, by itself, determine whether a prosecution is just. If Mayor Fabrizi is prosecuted, I urge him to seek jury nullification – to argue directly to the jury that law is wrong when it punishes a person simply for using drugs, and to ask the jury to find him not guilty. I urge him to demand that the prosecution justify the law to the jury – that it demonstrate the drug law reduces crime and protects public health. I have no doubt that any jury given the facts and the opportunity to judge the wisdom of this law will acquit those simply charged with drug possession.

Green Party Candidate for Governor

^^^^^ WoW Mr. Wallace, you couldn't have said it better. You speak the truth.

TO: annoying anonymous 2:20pm

YESSS Iam going to sit here and say WE THE TAX PAYERS DESERVE THE CREDIT..and yes once upon a time a white man walk the streets of BPT without being robbed or bother for money or a cigarete..(since you were so polite and didnt say rob or killed thats exactly what you ment) but you forgat to mentioned blacks & hispanics too they also get robbed..doesnt matter what color, nationality you are..we all get robbed and please dont tell me that you going to sit there and say that BPT is the only place that white people get robbed..

Not disputing with you that BPT is one of the most poorest cities nor run down by drugs of thieves, that is a fact..but having a mayor to contribute to drugs use is not acceptable..excuse me but you are out of tract here..hey maybe that is why we dont get the federal and states funds as your city does because of corruption here and now this...maybe that is why we as tax payers have to pay the highest taxes is CONN...

I dont need your pitty nor for you to feel sorry..stay in your beautiful city assuming you are not for BPT, and away from this blog since you dont live nor vote in BPT..later dude..I mean anonymous. Hey having a BQ care to come down and join us we also have good manners only when people like you we might lose it a bit but no crime in that I wont rob you or ask you for a cigarette I can afford my own. Well you still invited common down.

PS since this blog is for anyone to write I cant stop you from posting your stupid opinions..

LISA not Anonymous

To Anonymous/02:20 PM:

How dare you. First of all, I walk around my neighborhood all the time in Bridgeport and if I pass someone, 9 times out of 10 they greet me with a hello and not anything else. Yes, the city has its problems, but many of those problems are due to poor and unethical leadership. I moved to Bridgeport three years ago. I am a young professional. I am white. I have a Master's Degree. And I am as much a part of Bridgeport as the rest of the hard working people that live there. As a young person just starting out, I CHOSE to live in Bridgeport, where I could own my own home as opposed to renting some ridiculously overpriced basement or illegal in-law apartment in Fairfield, Stratford, or Trumbull. Bridgeport is a great place for young people to start out. And while the mayor and many of the people who are "on the take" at city hall disgust me, the majority of the people in Bridgeport are decent and just want to be safe and happy like everyone else. The few bad apples and the few bad neighborhoods, and of course the horribly corrupt politicians, are what give the city this bad stigma. No one can deny that. For the most part, the people of Bridgeport are good people, and deserve a lot more than they get for the taxes they pay. And if you still think Bridgeport is so bad, walk around Black Rock, or Brooklawn, or the North End sometime. You'll eat your ignorant words.

I was at a luncheon today hosted by the Business Council. Some comments from Paul Timpanelli made it clear that we are in a very uncomfortabel period now with a lame duck Mayor, reminded me of the Ganim ending. After he introduced the Mayor he mentioned that "when you see the Mayor get up and leave in about 15 minutes he is going to the city hall employee picnic. He assures me he has nowhere else to go but there but he has to go there and see all the people that work for the city".

At first I thought it was so odd that he said that but then I realized since we cannot trust anything that comes out of the Mayor's mouth given his history of lying about this issue that maybe someone has employed a Private Eye to follow him around .....not a bad idea!

My sincerest applause for Lisa and anonymous @4:46PM for defending our city and our people.

To anonymous @2:20pm maybe one of this day I see you on line getting food stamps or assistance for fuel(oil)Gas) etc..dont think that BPT has only the poorest...as for all other cities and towns are applying for energy assistance in our very own BPT..since BPT get the funds..I applied myself since the fuel cost is sky high..and I see people from all over towns applying too..Trumbull,Fairfield, Stratford and many more
so if you think you are so great and BPT is the poorest city why dont you stop getting help and leave it all to the BPT poorest residents..I bet you get your fat check for fuel assistance.. leave it to the poor you dont need it..no offence to the honest people that do deserve it. Hey in fact last past winter a few got caught getting assistance (Came on news and everything)in rich towns with big houses with lost of income not disclosed, meanwhile the woorking poor were freezing their butts..now who is robbing who..You people dont stay behind the only thing is that you do it quietly and hardly get caught..Now this is our city we deal with it.
Please bud out and stop putting down the people of BPT..Tell that to the BLOCK ROCK/NORTH END residents they pay the highes taxes because they leave in a better area. the rest of us also pay ridiculous taxes too..So like Lisa said do us a favor and stop making your stupid comments..

During the last campaign, a local business was working to gain necessary approvals from the ZBA in order to gain entry for a national retail chain, which was willing to invest significantly in the property, increasing the value, adding to the city's tax base etc. As a majority of the commissioners (at that time) couldn't fit it into their schedule to attend the monthly meeting, the project was dragged out unnecessarily for more than a year.

Shortly after Mayor Ganim was replaced by Mayor Fabrizi, the business owner contacted the mayor's office directly, asking that he intervene simply by asking the commissioners to attend the meetings regularly or relinquish their position to someone who would. There was no other request made by the business owner for favoritism or pressure to approve the project. Simply enough commissioners to gain a legitmate up or down vote.

After the initial meeting with Mayor Fabrizi, the only communication received back from his office came indirectly (through a local attorney), suggesting that if a $1,000 contribution was made to Mr. Fabrizi's election campaign fund, perhaps he would find time to look into the matter. Needless to say, the business owner refused and eventually was able to gain the sought after approvals without that additional $1,000 expenditure.

We all make choices in this life which determine our character and how we will be remembered by those we encounter. Mayor Fabrizi is no different from any of us in that he has made mistakes but the issue at hand is not so simplistic. He is a prime example of all that is wrong with Bridgeport's political scene; someone with roots deeply embedded in the soil of corruption and dishonesty that has plagued this city for so long. I believe he completely lacks the integrity and strength of character so desperately needed and desired by the majority in this city. If the next politician is plucked from the same soil, we will continue to get the same fruit. I think he should resign immediately but even more, I think he should take a majority of the long-term elected and appointed officials along with him. The only thing that will turn this city around is a completely new government formed by citizens who have not held prior office. At a minimum, the city would make national headlines for something interesting other than its corruption. Who knows, it might even start a much needed trend on the state and national level.

Naive? Perhaps. But you dream your dreams and I will dream mine.

Well! After following this blog (all 295 of them) it is clear to see that the Citizens of Bridgeport are not too happy with the Mayor, The City Council, The Zoning Commission, The BOE and all of the dirty politics in your city.

I had an uncle that always said "the only thing worse than a whore is a politician" and now I know what he means. While I realize that Bridgeport is not alone and that corruption runs rampant all over the place, what I cannot understand for the life of me is the great lengths that your elected officials will go to to keep it alive and thriving.

YOu all have made great points, but unfortunately I do not think that this Blog will get you anywhere. What you need to do is go to City Hall and demand documents available to you under the Freedom Of Information Act.

Check out that Zoning Commission and not so much the Commission as a whole, but the characters working in that office especially the small one that looks like Barney Rubble.

To SC you are almost there - but you need to bring it home to the right place to get it the attention that it needs.

Check out the rosters of the city and board of education employees - you will be amazed to see the great number of employees that are also serving on councils, boards and commission.

Check out the board of education - Fabrizi 5 (those are the 5 board members that vote the way they are told to)

Check out the salaries that your top city and board of education officials are earning. CAUTION: This is sure to make you sick to your stomachs.

The city is in all kinds of financial ruins and laying its lower paid employees off, yet it finds ways to give raises to its hot dogs less than a week before the year is up. COincidence????????????????????

Why is there such a need to be driving all of those big fancy black suv's around the city that are all parked down in the garage at city hall annex?

Man have they stuck it to you all. Sad thing is that you all just sit there and continue to take it.

Start asking questions but take your findings to the right place - where something will get done about it.

Good luck to you all - DOWN LOW!

Go Lisa-- fight that ignorant fool----what a stupid person he/she is!!!! white people are fine here-- thay don't get mugged all the time-- PEOPLE IF YOU DON'T LIVE IN BRIDGEPORT --MIND YOUR BUSINESS ABOUT OUR CITY-- STOP MAKING COMMENTS ABOUT THE WAY IT IS, THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE IN IT, AND THE MAYOR THAT RUNS IT!!!!!!!! STAY IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD AND JUDGE YOUR NEIGHBORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There are 140,000 residents in BPT and only 300 blogs... and out of the 300 at least 285 want Fabrizi out!!! and how many of those blogs are from people that live in the city?????? IT'S AMAZING THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE COMMENTING THAT DON'T EVEN LIVE HERE!!!!!!YOU PEOPLE DON'T COUNT--- LEAVE THE MAYOR ALONE----
WHEN I START SEEING THOUSANDS OF BLOGS THEN MY KNEES WILL START TO SHAKE!!!! HA HA GROW UP YOU PATHETIC FOOLS -- AND FOR THE PEOPLE THAT ARE DEFENDING BPT AND THE MAYOR-- GOOD-- BUT DON'T WORRY-- HE IS NOT GOING TO RESIGN---HE FEELS DEEPLY SADDENED AND DISTURBED BY WHAT HAS HAPPENED-- YES, HE GOT CAUGHT-- BUT NOW HE HAS NOTHING TO HIDE-- WHAT A RELIEF-- the city will only get better!!! you see--

Go Bpt....

You are a pathetic jerk. 140000 people are being led by a drug user. Drugs have brought Bridgeport to its knees. You do the math. On second thought, have someone else do the math for you.

A 300 comment sample is a significant indication of trend in a total population of 140,000. It would appear that the 278 negative reactions to the Mayor of Bridgeport will extrapolate to a large mandate calling for his removal should a populace referendum be called.

to go BPT

He has nothing to hide...WILL SEE ABOUT THAT..
they are still lots of skeletons in the close it just give it time and you'll see..the FEDS just started their parade..

to go BPT

Out of 140,000 residents in BPT maybe only a few have computers to add their comments on this blog.
Like someone said this is the poorest city..not everyone can afford a computer..EVER THOUGH ABOUT THAT..

TO DOWN LOW:
You Nailed it with your statement, so true...
The Big Wigs get raises at the expense of the little worker bees' jobs

We are personal friends of Lori Fardy, Shaun Fardy's estranged wife. If the Fardy's do so much for the community why are their grandchildren on food stamps? And why would they take a house away from their grandchildren and their mother? How could this be legal? This is appalling! She is a lovely woman who played no role in any of this mess and her and their children are suffering while the Fardy's are pretending to be the perfect citizens! Is this what we want in our community!

TO GO BPT AND PROUD OF BPT! I may not be from Bpt., but sure have deep ties to it and the crap that I have witnessed in Bridgeport makes me literally sick to my stomach. I make comments because I own a business here and am sick of all of the petty democratic corruption with all of the City Council, Zoning and Board of Education Crony's with their &^%#$#@@@%! IT IS WRONG FOR THESE PEOPLE TO HAVE CITY JOBS AND ITS WRONG BECAUSE THEY USE THEIR INFLUENCE TO BULLY OTHERS IN LOWER POSITIONS AND BY THE WAY THE PEOPLE IN THE LOWER POSITIONS WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ADVANCE UNTIL THEY GET ON THE COUNCIL OR A BOARD OR I TAKE IT BACK MAKE CLOSE FRIEND"S WITH ONE.

SO GO BPT - WHAT ARE YOU ALL WORRIED ABOUT? WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? SOME SHZIZZLE FOR YOU NIZZLE?? OR ARE YOU JUST A BIG DEDICATED FAN OF CORRUPTION??

SO PROUD OF BPT - INSTEAD OF USING YOUR ENERGY TO ARGUE WITH PEOPLE YOU SHOULDN'T BE ARGUING WITH, YOU SHOULD PUT IT INTO WALKING YOUR LITTLE SELF DOWN TO CITY HALL AND USE YOUR FOI RIGHTS TO CHECK ON THE POSITIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, PAY OFFS AND INFLATED SALARIES THAT THEY RECEIVE AND YOU'LL SEE THAT IF THAT JUNK WASN'T HAPPENING JUST HOW LOW YOUR TAXES MIGHT BE!!

NOW!!

TO I'M NOT TELLING - The poor children are on food stamps because their daddy is on drugs and their grandparents are too busy cleaning up their dads messes and messing with politics. So sad.

AMEN Down Low
thank you

To the wives of city hall officials:

IT'S 11:15 PM DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR HUSBANDS ARE?

LOL

If you did not see Channel 12's Focus on CT special edition with fabrizi last night catch it again over the weekend. To say that he came offf like a buffoon is an understatement!

As a native of Bridgeport of 37 years and as a single parent of 2 I am deeply saddened by our Mayor's actions. First, Mr. Mayor, my wish for you is to step down and concentrate on yourself. Get the help you need for a healthier life. Do it for yourself and your family. You are young enough to recover from all this. You can continue your political career after you clean out your life. Do it for yourself!!!!! Secondly, It disturbing to me how many storms we have to go through. Bridgeport is a beautiful place with a lot of beautiful people who truly care for it. Let's focus on what we (the community) need to do to make this City a better place to live in for ourselves and especially for our children. One thing we do have control over is our voice and if heard loud enough we can make a difference!!!!! :)

To Johnny the Nose

The Dog Cathcher in Waterbury just quit. Something about the graft and corruption associated with the illegal sale of dog *^#@. You should apply for that job. So it's beyond you abilities. Go for it. Show the people of Bridgeport your not what the Waterbury Dog Cathcher sells.

It is time to the mayor to say "Goodbye". He has lost all credibility and standing in the community. The good people of Bridgeport deserve to have a leader with integrity and that is judicious. Fabrizzi is neither. He should take care of himself, his family and his constituents and resign ASAP.

He has no integrity,morals or shame.Just a few moments of BAD ACTING,and all is supposed to be forgiven...we need some new blood in our city government,and the whole state,as well.Ever since 1991-when our backstabbing legislators gave us the state income tax-I HAVE VOTED AGAINST every incumbent...but Newton-and Ganim,too-would STILL BE HERE -if not in JAIL..SO WAKE UP BRIDGEPORT-let's get rid of the REST OF THESE BUMS,next election....P,S -I am a DEMOCRAT-and I am disgusted with the bunch running the city

Just stop it already!! stop being so critical about the Mayor. If a man has entered into the world of politics does that mean he has to be another Pope John Paul 11? He's a human being like everyone else and is entitled to his share of mistakes. Why are you people SO MEAN SPIRITED??? People always tend pick and flaunt the bad things about a person and hardly ever mention the good. I can think of a few very loved Presidents and other polititians in the 60's who have had more women then some of those Polygamists in the state of Utah. And what about the ones who were lucky enough NOT to get caught. Everyone has skeletons in the closet! Atleast the Mayor is trying to make things right. All I have to say is that all of you people who are so critical and who judge, why don't you all take a good hard look at yourselves and make the necessary improvements before you harshly judge another!! I could think of more important things that people should complain and be angry about, perhaps even address the Mayor with this issue. What I'm talking about is people who take advantage and cheat the welfare system including FOOD STAMP BENEFITS. For example, I know of many companies in the state of Connecticut who offer employees something called "Leave without pay" meaning if there is a day when it's not busy, employees are given the OPTION to leave a few hours early without pay if they wish to do so. What makes me soooo angry is that many of the people who take advantage of this are the ones who for example who have five or six kids, are single mothers who get FOOD STAMPS and/or other government aided benefits like section 8..etc and they have the nerve to leave work early without pay while there co-workers have to pick up that slack!!!! How DARE you selfish people! If you can afford to leave work without pay, then you obviously don't need FOOD STAMPS or section 8 benefits! You're STEALING and you better look over your shoulder because I will report you...Shame on you!! Some of these same miserable people also come to work and are two faced, back stabbing, phoney and look to make trouble with their low-class bohemian attitudes in respectable companies. To these people, I say you are EVIL and that DARK CLOUD over your head will get darker if you don't shape up and stop milking the system! And stop with the "poor me attitude".

I couple of months back I heard from a friend that Fabrizi was in one of those bars so drunk and coked up that he had to be helped to his car and yet drive away under the influence..Yeah right he quit 18 months ago what he really ment was 18 days ago..I also heard that he was a very open person when using drugs what I mean is that he wasnt private he share cocaine with mostly everyone that new him and also use drugs...What a shame he should of a least kept it to himself..but he's so arrogant that he did not care and certantly he thought he was going to get away with itor get caught..until it blew on his face...now he cries like a baby..but then he was happy as a skunk..What a lier he is....HE NEEDS TO GO...but he wont until the citizen of BPT do something about it.

The people of Bridgeport put him into office.

They got rid of one crooke and let another one in.

I can't believe he was even selected.

People were talking about his reputation before he even made office and they still voted for him.

What were they thinking??

Now, the people have too start all over again, hopefully making more educated decisions before they vote.

to down low dated 6/30/06 949pm.

Don't pay attention to people who write things and only know one side of the story. Some people are only angry and bitter because they make poor choices in life and have bad reasoning. Their hardship and problems are caused by their own stupidity..oh but wait..it's always someone else's fault, never their own. Go Fardy's

To None at July 1, 2006 9:02 PM Thank you. I do not pay attention to it. I just cannot understand how more people do not bum rush City Hall for FOI information and start questioning. Your mill rate would fall if the K-BOSH were put on all of the wheeling and dealings.

I cannot go into great detail for their would definately be retaliation and that's all I will say, but you all should start questioning and soon. Someone please check on the lists of employees holding council, boards etc. positions as well as the inflated salaries.

It is the most stomaching sickening thing i have ever seen in my life.

To never mind: It great that you have such a compassionate attitude against life, however do you just want people to sit back and just say "OK KICK ME HARD"??? I feel for the man too, but what you have to understand is that once the tears are gone and some time passes, things will go back to the way they were at the two City Halls. Swindlilng, Lying, cheating (and boy do I mean cheating) etc.

To the wives at City Hall. "IT'S 11:45 PM - DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR HUSBAND IS" ?

FORGET ABOUT IT!

DOWN LOW

To DOWN LOW.....isn't there more that needs to be done after you Bum Rush city hall and how does one accomplish this. If you want to start the ball rolling then please be more specific so We The People can keep it rolling. If people are going to take the time to go there then they must know where to go and what to say so they won't be turned away and sent home. The last thing you would want is for them to be discouraged with slammed doors or shrugged shoulders from cronnies of the system.

Let's not forget where he got the money to buy the drug and the cell phone to call his dealer. From "us" the tax payer. No wonder Bridgeport taxes are so high. And I think this guy is delusional. I saw his interview on Ch 12. He thinks because he "finally" admitted to what he did, it makes it all better and he shouldnt have to face any kind of penalty. He only confessed because he got busted, but wasnt that over a year ago? So that's not too admirable. And the rest of the interview he was just evasive and wasted time on the air. And his crying during the confession was so pathetic. And dragging the wife around for sympathy isnt working either.... He has shamed this city once more and needs to go. Ba Bye!!!

You're absolutely right-we THE TAXPAYERS are paying this guy well over 100 grand-which I make about HALF of that-and I actually do WORK for it.Plus he gets a FREE LUXURY CAR,plus God only knows what else..The piece on channel 12 really did nothing for him.He should be booked for DANCING WITH THE STARS,the way he danced around the questions.And why did he feel the need to bring his wife there? was she there to jump in and bail him out,if the questions became too pointed? It seems like he thinks that a few crocodile tears erases all the past.We the people will not tolerate this guy as our leader..we deserve much better..HE's GOTTA GO

The Mayors use of cocaine goes way back, alcohol I don't know about, but alcohol is legal and so is food. It looks like he has had his share of Big Macs. I know I have seen him in Testo's kitchen a few times. The real questions about Bridgeport is when will the people of the city wipe out the government in charge and replace it with a new government, and if that one doesn't work replace it! That includes everyone in the city government. Look at the history of Bridgeport since Jasper Mcleavy. It has been all downhill since he was robbed of his Mayoral post by scum politicians like sammy tedesco. Since that time taxes have gone up and up and Bridgeport credibility has gone down and down! I remember when Paul Newman said that Bridgeport was the armpit of Connecticut and I was mad at that statement, Paul was right, only today it is the anus of Connecticut! WAKE UP BRIDGEPORT VOTE OUT ALL INCUMBENTS, NO ONE COULD BE WORSE

I have no malice in my heart for John Fabrizi and am in no position to lecture him or anyone about substance abuse or alcohol abuse. The fact of the matter is that this issue is rending apart the fabric of our community. He has become a lightnin rod for all this negativity. The proper and honorble action for him is to resign for the better of our city and its citizens. As for changing the system, I've tried in the past by running against the incumbant Democratic Town Committee only to get my ass kicked. My fault probably, but often when I went door to door to get signatures and speak with the voters I felt I got a better response from the door. With a low registration rate and even lower rate of voter participation at the polls we get what we deserve. Perhaps with new blood moving into the new residential housing being built they can affect some change.

I agree with cityankee the majoiry of BPT dont vote and when a new person want to register or get signatures the slam the door in their faces..
May I suggest to cityankee..you need to get the citizens to listen to your voice and what is your plan for BPT..It seems to me that always the same politicians apply for the same position or higher..need to send flyers I know it cost money but maybe that is the only way you might get their attention..the door to door wont work here...go to outside supermarkers when people are buying groceries..thats how some of those politicians did it...try again dont give up if you have the good for BPT.. with this mess you might have a chance again..GOOD LUCK

To PT BARNUM: Oh how I would love to do the work myself, but I cannot get involved for numerous reasons - maybe in a few years when I have nothing to loose. (Read between the lines you would understand).

I can tell you that under the Freedom Of Information Act you all as Tax Payers in Bpt. have a right to know just how your money is being spent. What I would do is form a group of concerned citizens, make a plan and then go in and ask for your information. You might want to check on the internet or with the State of CT what are the rules for both sides to abide by when requesting this information. Example - What all information are you entitled to and how long of a wait period is there before you can get the information. One day, Two days, A Week or instantly?

Susan Silvers from the CT POST might be a good one to consult with as she is always in the city halls and I am sure she is quit familiar with the FOI Act as they need to use it constantly.

I would check on the rosters of the councils, boards (BOE and ZONING) etc and compare it to just how many of these people hold city jobs. Then compare the relationships between these people.

Then look at the salaries. City of Bpt. is very top heavy. There is no need for that! They cry about not having money but yet from the article on Friday in the CT POST one can see that the top dogs all found money for last minute raises - but yet your children do not have books? GO FIGURE

Then when you find your fist full of information you might want to speak with people that are investigating wrong doings whether it be your Congressman, Senators, Governor or even the FBI.

I will be watching to see if you all can pull it off and wish you much luck to mop things up for the good of all in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport deserves better.

Holy Cow !!!! After reading these BLOGS, it is easy to conclude that Bridgeport's in really bad shape. Thanks a lot Big John. You were supposed to be the redeemer. Will you please pass the baton on to someone who will first start with honor, then govern with skill and courage. You would be suprised how many people there are out there with these characteristics who would aspire to the challenges associated with the Bridgeport renaisance. The firm of Testa, et al, won't let them. Lets wake up and put our future in competent hands.

Big John....You go bye bye?

I don't live in Bridgeport, thank God.
I do, however follow B-port politics as its comical corruption is the closest thing we nutmeggers have to Providence or Lousiana. Only in Bridgeport could a fat, ugly, sweaty, weazing coke head get elected. I watched him interviewed the other day on Cablevision...What a joke! He is still lying and keeping things from his wife. If the Feds had any compassion for B-port, they would have let Big John keep snorting. As obese as he is, another line or two could have caused his way over-worked heart to quit.
Guess what Bridgeport? When Big John (soon to be Bigger John) gets put away for a few years, we'll all be footing the bill for his room and board.

Hey Mr. Special-Agent-in-Charge of the Bridgeport FBI office.......

How come you're sitting on all of the evidence that could put Big John where he belongs.

John, Mary, and "T"......

TOMORROW.......................SEVEN YEARS!!!
SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!

As a Bridgeport resident, I am saddened by the state of the city. The Mayor's actions are an illustration that we need to focus on rebuilding this city. Why do we accept our poor reputation?
Why do pay such high taxes for mediocrity?

Mr Fabrizi needs to pay the consequences for his actions - Many children who saw him as a role model now see it is ok to get "caught up in drugs" as long as you say "sorry". That is not good enough... We need leadership that wants the best for the city and its people - not himself.

Hey, does anyone know why Bridgeport tax bills didn't get mailed till 3 days before they were due? I got all of mine on Thursday and they were due on Saturday. Think the good citizens (including myself) who weren't able to mail or deliver a check to City Hall on Friday are all going to get charged interest? hmmmm

A Poem for Mayor Fabrizi

There once was a mayor from Nantucket
Who chugged alcohol by the bucket
He snorted piles of coke
While his city went broke
To you, Bridgeport, he has stuck it.

Mayor Fabrizi was always a good gay. I remember him when he was a police officer. He was an ok gay. I got in trouble once and Mr. Fabrizi helped me out. He didn't have to but he did. Give the man a brake. He didn't have to say anything, he could have lied to everyone and told us nothing. Mr. Fabrizi is a good person, he is only human like the rest of us.

Sincerely
Cecelia

Mayor Fabrizi was always a good gay. I remember him when he was a police officer. He was an ok gay. I got in trouble once and Mr. Fabrizi helped me out. He didn't have to but he did. Give the man a brake. He didn't have to say anything, he could have lied to everyone and told us nothing. Mr. Fabrizi is a good person, he is only human like the rest of us.

Sincerely
Cecelia

Cecilia,

Because he didnt give you a ticket and gave you a break he is an ok guy..common give me a break..
So snorting coke is ok by you while being the mayor of BPT...wow you must be talking about decates ago I didnt even know he was a police officer..

A lot of people writing here are disgusted,with the current crop of LOSERS in City Government,as I AM...well.... do as I have-VOTE AGAINST ALL THE INCUMBENTS..this includes the State LEVEL SCUMBAGS,that killed the plan to eliminate the property tax on cars...so we will continue to pay more tax on our Hyundais,than some rich jerk pays on his LEXUS,or BMW in Greenwich,New Caanan...VOTE THE BUMS OUT...And THROW the BUM (mayor) out,too

John you know that you have been doing drugs for years. You only stopped when For. Senator Newton was being investigated by the FEDS and they had the Media waiting Downtown for you one day because they were Investing a whole bunch of you Politicans and Drug Dealers. They gave you a warning then. But, no you thought you were invisible like all addicts do. What you do in the dark will come to the light. You turned your back on Ernie when he got in trouble, and he is the one of the ones help you get elected going to churches spreading your lies to the coummnity in Gods House. Step down and be a man. At least everday when Ernie was in the paper he wasn't crying like you he has a smile being a man. And also someone in a few paragraph back Ernie is not using just celebrated 11 years clean. as he say when he stood up for the blacks and latino on channel 79 why is it when they get busted for crack or dope the get 5 years off the rip but when white people get busted for cocaine they get a smack on there hand. You can not make ice without water in other words you cannot make crack without the coke!!!!!

I am so glad I got the hell out of Bridgeport. I don't know how it could have gotten worse but it seems it has. Congrats!!

The lying sack of crap MUST GO.His cheap theatrics,and double talk don't cut it.He broke the law, then lied about it-in private industry he would have been FIRED,than ARRESTED.He wont leave voluntarily,though...a REAL MAN with dignity,and honor WOULD-but we are not dealing with THAT,here.The good of the city-means nothing to JOHNNY THE NOSE...his HUGE EGO leads him to believe he is irreplaceable.

I'm only slightly puzzled (but not really): That the current mayor did coke for years is no surprise to those who know him and, nevertheless, supported him in his election bid and still ardently support him, making all kinds of excuses on his behalf (they are eating out of his hands). I have visions of this particular type of predatory bird flocking together to perpetrate their existence, converting even more hungry (read: greedy) birds to their kind. And too many of us sit back, almost hopelessly, to observe and talk about these birds, but never do what’s necessary to stop their insatiable consumption of citizen’s monies.
Under no circumstances should JF still be in office. He committed a crime that has, in effect, contributed to the corruption and death of our children and others, and added to the already bizarre notion that you can do almost anything and get away with it. (Particularly if you’re white and somehow connected.)

The actions/statements of the BRBC or the Council of Churches recent concerning the mayor may be troubling to some. They may have congregants and businesses in the city, but how many of them actually have Bridgeport’s best interest at heart? (They also seem to exhibit that predatory behavior so detrimental to the city, ie, ‘We’ll do what’s best for our interest in the city. Keep him in as long as we can get from him what we want.”) A heart interest might compel them to want things squeaky clean and transparent. As the best and longest established business and churches are. And when they are not, penalties result. How many of them actually live in Bridgeport? For that matter, how many former mayors yet live in the city they love?... yeah, right. Rape it and move on. Will the REAL PUBLIC SERVANTS step forward?
Note to John: Take care for your wife... she's been exhibiting strange behaviour lately.

VOTERS DON'T GET IT. BPT HAD AN HONEST MAYOR IN MAYOR MORAN AND THEY VOTED HER OUT FOR GANIM!! THEY DIDN'T REGONIZE HONEST. THEY ONLY LISTEN TO PEOPLE WHO TELL THEM WHAT THEY WANT TO HEAR. GET ANOTHER WOMAN TO RUN THE CITY.

You're right-Mary Moran told THE TRUTH-and they BURIED HER..The City was in horrible shape financially,she suggested bankruptcy-and everyone was all bent out of shape,about it.So we ended up with Ganim who did nothing but plant trees,raise taxes,and grab bribes,and kickbacks with BOTH HANDS..Last election we had a chance for a fresh start-with Rick Torres,a smart guy with NO TIES to the corrupt Bpt.political machine-and what happens? They vote in-notice I say THEY-cuz I SURE DIDNT VOTE FOR JOHNNY-they vote in this Fabrizi???? They need to establish a RECALL system to remove such embarassments from office...

To the last couple of responders... you are so right on track. I know that there is good and bad in politics, but let me tell you - The Democrats of Bridgeport take the cake. They are so power and money hungry that they when forced into the corners unlike a mouse that would cower and put his hands up if he could, they show their fangs and try to lunge back in defense of their corner - experiencing great denial.

Let me tell you this Bridgeport - You have a mess on your hands with all of the people holding power from all ends City Hall, Councils and Boards. These people have their hands on the sides of their seats and no matter how hard you try to get them to leave they will not go willingly.

I pitty you all for going along with the flow and not questioning as you all should be at City Hall - Again FOI you have rights start digging. Did you ever get that feeling of finding something that was missing or that was realy important when you cleaned? Well I will tell you this - you would be so amazed at what you find if you clean your house - hint, hint!!!!!!!!

In closing, I felt so bad looking at the long line of poor unsuspecting and innocent people being so taken advantage of when paying your taxes. And you wonder why you have to dig so deep into your pockets.

Start questioning you have right! I double dog dare you all. Good luck

His name rhymes with a stain remover
He’s a snorter and a boozer
His name is Big Johnny
And he’s corrupted with money
He should go away in a police cruiser

INSTALL THE RECALL! That's what BPT needs!

Was there any corruption when Paoletta or Moran were mayors. No. What about Mandacini, Bucci,and Ganim and now Fabrizi? Catch my drift??

To None... you say people make poor choices, yes that's true, so what you are actually saying is the poor choice for the wife was to marry a Fardy! How about they take care of their own before trying to run a city! It is not the childrens fault, but look who they are punishing, certainly not the mayor!

Who will it be, Rick Torres or Chris Caruso? Both are choir boys compared to the disgusting piece of manure that disgraces our great city now. But, please vett these two or any PEOPLE supported candidates BEFORE you put them in office. Why let greedy and stupid politicians interfer with our potential of greatness.

Purchasing cocaine (possession), ingesting cocaine (illegal use), giving cocaine to another individual in exchange for money or other favors (dealing), and associating with people who possess, use, or deal cocaine (aiding and abetting) – all of these actions break the law - Mayor Fabrizi broke the law.

How long has Mayor Fabrizi been breaking the law?

Did Mayor Fabrizi break the law while he was in the education system as a teacher?

Did Mayor Fabrizi break the law while he was on the City Council?

Did Mayor Fabrizi break the law while he was Mayor?

Did Mayor Fabrizi do illegal drugs with other professionals (doctors, lawyers, public safety officials) and have no concern for the impairment of himself or these individuals?

Did Mayor Fabrizi drive a vehicle or conduct city business while impaired from being under the influence of cocaine or alcohol?

Did Mayor Fabrizi involve a town vehicle to purchase, use, or sell cocaine?

Did Mayor Fabrizi use town equipment (computers, telephones, buildings) to purchase, use, or sell cocaine?

Where exactly did Mayor Fabrizi purchase cocaine – from a local Bridgeport dealer? from a dealer out of town? from a dealer out of State? how many other jurisdictions did Mayor Fabrizi involve?

Where exactly did Mayor Fabrizi ingest cocaine – someone’s house? back room at a bar or restaurant? in a vehicle? in his town office?

Did Mayor Fabrizi ever deal cocaine? If you split a cocaine purchase with a friend you are a drug dealer (possession with intent to sell).

I wonder how many people will be taken down with Mayor Fabrizi during this investigation – people who sold or gave him drugs? people who knew he was using drugs and excessive alcohol? people who helped him cover up the drug and excessive alcohol use? people who got in the way?

I wonder if Mayor Fabrizi will do the right thing so healing and forgiveness can begin.

We know for a fact that Fabrizi used a City phone to buy drugs which is a federal crime! Using any phone at all to purchase drugs is a federal crime. They are building a case against him.

TUNE YOUR RADIO TO WICC THIS MORNING AT 11. FATBRIZI IS TAKING CALLS!

We'll be at our jobs and won't be afforded the time to call in or sit on hold to the "Democratic" radio station. Hope someone will ask him and MAKE HIM ANSWER about his role 'seven years and one day' ago. He'll say he doesn't know what you're talking about. We're curious as to what he'd say. I have it ready to tape so we can all listen to it later.

What a crock that radio show was..

What a LIAR!!!!
and Buchanan let him lie!
That IS a Democratic station!

When asked what the next election holds, Fabrizi answers " I don't have a crystal ball." No , but he surely has an eight ball......

Well, we've covered the basics. Fabrizi did the crime, and now must do the time. Nuff said.

I have two major points. First, the citizens of Bridgeport need to become more PROACTIVE in their city’s future. If you are eligible to become a voter, then do so! And then actually vote! Don’t complain “how much BPT sucks” and then, when asked what you did about it in the polls, say “I don’t vote.” Doesn’t cut it, Buster.

What's now required is a serious look at the structure of BPT politics. We need to take some real measures to reform Bridgeport’s governmental system. Here is the Wonder Plan for BPT. IT DELETES CHANCE OF CORRPUTION.

Bridgeport needs to be formed into BOROUGH GOVERNMENT.

The mayoral post needs to be split into borough presidential positions. The mayoral post’s power needs to be reduced, as well as returned to biannual elections. There would be a “President” of each of the new Four Boroughs of BPT:

West End, West Side, Black Rock, Brooklawn

Hollow, Downtown, South End

North End, Reservoir Area, Terrace

East End, East Side, Success Area

Keep the Common Council. This body would now be the ruling force over the whole city, while the borough council would preside over each individual precinct/borough.

We need support on this matter. We need to gather residents willing to make efforts to revamp BPT government in this, or other, manners. Get together NOW to make a wave of change! The Wave begins with one person, the same here. Borough government NOW for a better BPT.

At what point is the mayor going to stop hiding behind his "friendlies" and field real questions from real citizens, the ones that are paying his salary and that he has sworn to serve? To put it mildly, that radio show left alot to be desired.

Simple truths:
1. He swore an oath ON THE BIBLE to uphold the laws of the U.S., Conn., and Bridgeport. Therefore he violated his oath of office.
2. He's bought and used drugs. Therefore he's committed a few felonies.
3. He came through a corrupt political system, rising by attrition to the mayoraly. Harry Truman did also, but he rose above all and acquited himself honestly and effectively. If John Fabrizi didn't know 1st hand that Joe Ganim was stealing, lying, and such, he knew 2nd hand (vis a vis his brother's no compete contract for $1.5 Million for 'green & clean').
Simply put...John Fabrizi must resign!!!

The first day Mr Fabrizi confessed in, tears,The first two things he said should have sealed his fate. First sttement after tearful apology was that he was trying to protect his family and thought he had the right to his privacy,even after he was questioned he lied.Atecher, an administrato a councelor for DARE did not know that use and purchasing narcotics is illegal? Was he lying again or was he that stupid in either case he should not be Mayor.

Of course he should resign, but he will not step his fat, arrogant, cocky , coked up ass down..ever...he will stay on even when charges are brought up against him, which I pray they are since it is a fact that he purchased drugs over a telephone. I know he is not exempt from prosecution. I just think they are waiting for the "bigger" charges to drop.

Well, Primo, I like your "Wonder Plan" (message at 12:51pm) but is it really possible to convince an entire city to put their future in the hands of 'borough presidents'?

It seems a bit presumptious. What do others think of Primo's plan?

On 6/21mayor came out with a tearful confession and apology regarding drug use,alcohol addiction and lying first satement explaned that he was protecting his family and believed that he had every right to keep this personal matter private.Even when asked outright he continued denial.Are we to believe that a teacher, administrator DARE counselor didn't know drugs and lying were illegal.Could he be that stupid or lying again Second excuse was that he was introducrd to coccaaine use while partying with friends. group included proffesionals an attorny and a doctor."Everyone seemed to be doing it" if so why not {direct quote from 6/21 article}.Ifthis is the type of character he has he shouldn't be mayor.He should have reported the others for illegal activities. What would you say to your teenager if he told you he did something wrong because the other kids were doing it? If the mayor caves this easily to pier preassure what else has he gotten into? These two statements perfectly described Mr Fabrizi'lack of character and criminal activity.He should have been arrested right then. The people who are fighting for him now are probably his "friends" he did drugs with or others who have things to hide. I understand those who feel sorry for him who feel he has a desease and should be forgiven.Perhaps this is true, but he should not be Mayor.

Dear Fat John

You are a coke head, a drunk and a liar. None of these sins are so great that they cannot be forgiven. Many of us truly believe that. But, this does not mean you can be our mayor any longer. Don't you get it?

Oh, Fat John...one more thing. There are 363 comments on this BLOG. All but 23 want you out of office. Good luck in the primary's in 14 months. Please don't stay in office that long. You are a disgrace.

SUNG TO THE TUNE OF "GODZILLA"-BY BLUE OYSTER CULT....OH-NO-THEY SAY HES GOT TO GO,GO,GO FA-BRI-ZI....YEAHHHHHHH.OH,NO-THE COKE GOES UP HIS NOSE,GO,GO,FA-BRI-ZI...YEAAAHHHH..OK LOCAL MUSICIANS..WHY DON'T YOU RECORD THAT?

TO LISA AND ANONYMOUS @5:50 P.M. ON JUNE 29TH

YOU CAN SIT THERE AND ACCUSE ME OF BEING ON STATE AND COLLECTING FUEL MONEY. I DON'T THINK SO. I HAVE A JOB. HAVE TWO KIDS AND MARRIED. AND YES I HAVE LIVED IN BRIDGEPORT, IN THE HALLOW I HAVE SEEN IT ALL. YOU DON'T KNOW ME JUST AS MUCH AS I DON'T KNOW YOU. I AM NOT SAYING THAT WHAT FABRIZI HAS DONE IS RIGHT. BUT COME ON PEOPLE, PEOPLE MAKE MISTAKES. HAVEN'T YOU. YOU JUST ADMITTED TO COLLECTING MONEY FROM THE STATE TO PAY YOUR BILLS. AND TO LISA YOU WANT TO MAKE A RACIAL THING I WASN'T GOING TO GO THERE BUT WE CAN. I SEE ALL THESE AFRICAN AMERICANS,(and whites, chinese every race) ON WELFARE FOR YEARS AND YEARS BUT THEY ARE DRIVING VERY EXPENSIVE CARS ALOT OF JEWELRY. YOU TELL ME WHAT THEY ARE UP TO. BUT WHEN SOMEBODY DOES NEED HELP THAT CAN'T GET IT. MAKE SENSE. NO. LOOK EVERYBODY NEEDS TO REALIZE THAT LIFE IS TO SHORT. GET OVER IT. AND NO I WILL NOT STOP WITH MY COMMENTS. EVER HERE OF FREE SPEECH.

to anonymous above me..
If he was regular it would be nothing. But he is Mayor and he has broken the law using a phone (paid by taxpayers)to facilitate a drug deal..This is a federal charge. He should be prosecuted.

also, if he was just a regular guy on the street, he would definately be prosecuted by a federal judge and given jail time. This is what is sad about the whole thing. He is above the law.

To the FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Bridgeport Connecticut office:

Mayor John Fabrizi publically admits to using cocaine. WE THE PEOPLE you are sworn to protect want you to arrest him. You can find him at the Bridgeport City Hall. Knock loudly first, he may be drunk.

I was born & raised in Bridgeport. Being in my 60's now, I've seen a lot come & go. Seems like a prerequisite to be a top level politician is you've gotta be dishonest or a drunk. Many are both !!!!!! And they call themselves "leaders" ? A resignation is in order.
I'm glad I moved to Texas a year ago !!!!!!

Now Iv'e seen it all It looks like there were no more letters in favor of mayor, so to get off the subject it's always safe to bash christians.The letter written by Mr Muzyk of Derby {was there no one else from BPT with a comment} had nothing to do with mr Fabrizi's problem. It was a ridiculous lecture about a subject MrMuzyk seems to misunderstan.The council of churches of greater Bpt is a Public service organization which helps the poor the needy, young and old of any race or religion.They have NO political affiliations.The letter from the council merely stated facts.The Mayor DID betray the buplic trust as he himself confessed.Why are you trying to mix politics and religion Mr Muzyk ?

Mayor Fabrizi....
I'm trying to be respectful here. If you are reading this blog daily or even occasionally, no doubt your feelings are hurt. If they are not, then you are a monster!
If you would just humble yourself and step down, perhaps some of the citizens of Bridgeport would offer you good wishes. Instead, you supposedly humbled yourself during that apology...but only AFTER you knew that the story was out! Don't you see, Mayor Fabrizi? The longer you stay where you are, the more unfavorable comments will be made.
Humble yourself, and let someone else lead!
You owe it to the people of Bridgeport, your family, and yourself!

Mayor Fabrizi: I agree with the last persons comments and I too feel for you. I hope that you continue to grow with your recovery and become a better person for it. However, one piece of advise, I would run from all the people that are around you. Politics are so not worth it. Think about it - we only know that we get one life to live and we don't know that another is guaranteed. Now is wasting this one life that we know we have only so much time left to live with worth all of the politics. Not in my book. I wouldn't waste my time with politics no matter what was offered. My family and life meant so much more to me.

In closing - in the end the politics will all still be there when we are gone and they will step right over us and move on.

this goes back to city councilman rizatelli's death. remember Joe g. and john f. were both at the crime sceen before the police got there. cause of rizatelli's death ------ COCAINE!!!!!!
PEOPLE OF BRIDGEPORT YOU DESERVE THE KIND OF GOVERNMENT YOU VOTE FOR!!!!

Alan,
The City Councilman of which you speak was NOTHING like the two former mayors. He was a kind and honest person who didn't deny anything. He wasn't a liar. And he didn't take other people's money. In fact, he was a generous soul. Let him rest in peace. There were other factors in his life that contributed to his death. His death was sad. He wasn't arrogant like our Mayor. And, yes, the other two you speak of showed up there. It certainly raised a question in my mind and in the minds of others. God takes the Good while they're young.....look at the two who are still around.
Please don't judge someone who is not here to defend himself.
I respectively make that statement.
This is not about that person or corrupt Joe Ganim; it is about our cheating, lying, alcoholic and doper Mayor who needs to step down - JOHN FABRIZI!!

John Fabrizi I feel is one of the best Mayor's that we have had. Tell me one person who doesn't have any skelton's in his/her closet, John did not steal from the people of Bridgeport, hurt anyone (like other Mayor's did, especially to young children). I feel if EVERYONE came clean about some of the past there would be no Public Official able to be in Office. John made a mistake as many of us did, and I feel he is setting an example for other people, especially the young people of Bridgeport who use drugs REGULARLY not just in the past. Let this rest behind us and let Mayor John Fabrizi continue doing the excellent job that he has been doing. It seems that too many people love contraversy. Also addiction is a disease, just like cancer, diabetis and other disease's. John I am Proud of you for what you are doing, don't give up, before the miracle happens!

Teresa Alves...

"....and I feel he is setting an example for other people, especially the young people of Bridgeport who use drugs regularly."

Amazing. You should move to Waterbury with Johnny the Nose. An "example for young people", preposterous!

To anonymous @ 11:21 am

1st you started with me when I made my comment about how WE THE TAX PAYERS OF BPT DESERVE THE CREDIT...and I will still sit here and say yes we do...won't argue about that with you anymore dont care what you think or say..case closed on that one.

2nd let me tell you the racial comments STARTED by you as you quoted: THERE WAS ONCE A DAY WHEN A (WHITE) PERSON CAN WALK THE STREETS OF BPT NOT WORRY ABOUT WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN....JUNE 29 @ 12:25PM...my reply was not only white people get robbed and you know the rest...

3rd I know you didnt go there (but all you needed was a little push) about african americans (in big letters) and other races (small letters) and of coursed you included white so you dont look racist..that have expensive cars, jewelry, and welfare...sounds like you jeleous LOL...you ask me what are they up too...sorry cant answer that..thats is their business..why dont you ask them yourself?...I my add doh that there are very hard working citizens in BPT regardless their color ok...and if they drive an expenisve car well they deserve it..good for them..you drive what you have and dont complain about others..must be a little puff puff car...LOL.

4th dont give me that crap about life is short..we all know that..you sounds like my mother now..hey you can live until 100 who knows it all depends..thats long life to me..

And finally I get over it when I feel like it THE MAYOR HAS TO GO...wont get over it until he is gone..hey why dont you move back to BPT and pay the taxes that we pay I wont mentioned $ amount coz is not of your business maybe you be like the rest of us on this blog saying the same THE MAYOR HAS TO GO... oh and of coursed keep commenting your stupid opinions is free speach, I'll keep coming back at you if you keep messing with me..
but still no hard feelings on my part you are still invited to my next BBQ I promise I wont rob you or ask you for a cigarette as I do also work for a living and can afford my own...Till next time...

ps..the rest of your comments dont apply to me so I leave it to anonymous @ 5:50pm

WE THE CITIZENS OF BTP WANT THE MAYOR OUT REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOU THINK.....

Lisa

The mayor is a disgrace for BPT and our children
why is he still in office? can anyone answer that please?..what can we do?.Iam all ears I mean eyes
lets all get united and vote him out

Hey anonymous @ 11:21 AM

How dare you, I take your comments to be offensive Iam African American and I work hard for a living..I have a degree and I do drive a very expensive car that I pay with my hard working money...dont lable everyone as being on welfare or selling drugs..your statement is very clear to me that you started first by saying ALL THESE AFRICAN AMERICANS then in small letters the others...It sounds to me that your are the racist here.

As for Lisa dont waste your energy with this
a$$ he/she looks very ignorant...but then again someone needs to tell this A$$ off he is putting us down and sounds to me like yes he/she is jeloeus...Well any way Lisa you sound too nice if it was me he/she was addressing I tare him/her a new A$$...so go ahead tell him off I go for you anytime..as you defending our people and our city.

This is a QUOTE taken from the DEA website regarding a FEDERAL OFFENSE:

*Using a telephone to facilitate a drug crime, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 843(b): 4 years imprisonment and a $30,000 fine*

So, why I ask isn't the Mayor being arrested?
The only reason I can think of is that he is cooperating with the investigation and is going to be an informant for the government. They are probally giving him immunity for his snitching.

To Johnny the nose

Please leave now you are a disgrace...like someone say you wont too arrogant and cocky to
leave your good paying job with our tax money
...Hey why we all got our property taxes send 3 days before the due date..thats a shame did eveyone saw the line at city all on monday it was all the way to the police station and three rows to make it worsed..people should not be charged late fees if they send taxes late...
and to make matters even worsed it was the 4th of July weekend when families were out of town and planning their cookout..Do you all think this was planned to we can be charged late fees...I tell you this sucks in so many levels..Well I guess Fabrizi needed the extra money for his habits..
what a shame...

Marisol,

I agree with you on your comment I think there are bigger fish to fry and maybe he is an informant. There is not other way to put it, as he can't just get away for using his (paid by tax payers) cell phone to purchased drugs...no way...
then again you never know..sick isnt it.

*Using a telephone to facilitate a drug crime, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 843(b): 4 years imprisonment and a $30,000 fine*

Sorry to repeat but using ANY phone at all to make an illegal transaction is a crime.

To the democrate members of the Bridgeport Common Council...

Your mayor has got to go. Those of you who voice support for him are doing so to further your own agendas.

To: Lisa at July 7, 2006 09:53 AM
To: Anonymous at July 7, 2006 10:19 AM

You can think that I am jealous, But I am not. I am not talking about the older people that work for a living (30+ years) I am talking about the younger people that are on welfare that put $40,000.00 cars in other peoples name and selling drugs on the side, making tons of money and lying to the state.

You want to take in affect that I used capital letters. that doesn't mean anything. You can make all the jokes you want, you act like you are 16, (using LOL) that is so corny.

You are going to sit there and say don't label people, when it is the truth. I've seen people do it. That's just life. Anybody will do anything for a dollar.

You know nowadays people don't fight with their hands anymore, they go get guns, knives. Life is hard out there. So if you want to complain about living in Bridgeport, and if you have such a great job then you would be able to move out of Bridgeport, so do it then you want to have deal the Taxes, or Mayor John Fabrizi

JUST HEARD ON JIM BUCHANAN'S SHOW:

WICC newsman Tim Quinn is interviewing John Fabrizi on Monday 7/10/06 from 9-10am! A full hour! And they apparently are taking phone calls!

This is on WICC (600 AM) Listen, BPT!

--Primo, the author of the abovementioned BPT WONDER PLAN

To Teresa Alves (in reply to your posting)

First line: John Fabrizi I feel is one of the best Mayor's that we have had. (I have yet to see anyone list the concrete examples of accomplishments made by Mayor Fabrizi – please list them and refrain from commenting about his personal attributes – I would just like to know his achievements for the City of Bridgeport and don’t include projects that are not finished.)

Second line: Tell me one person who doesn't have any skelton's in his/her closet. (Most people do have skeletons, some bigger than others. When you run for an elected office you have to consider how big your skeletons are and whether they will hurt you if they become known. Breaking the law, using and possibly dealing drugs, associating with known drug users/dealers, committing felonies with telephones, and abusing alcohol while holding positions as a school teacher, city council member, and mayor are some pretty big skeletons and these did not appear in the closet over night – they have been in John’s closet for a long time if he is man enough to admit the real truth. He should have had more respect for the good people in this city and not run for office, knowing he had not been able to abide by some very important laws).

Third line: John did not steal from the people of Bridgeport. (Yes he did steal. He stole trust, he stole taxpayer dollars, and he may have lost money for the city by poor decision-making while he was high, about to get high, or coming off a high or hangover – some of these we will never know because they are not quantifiable – but Mayor Fabrizi know’s exactly what he stole from this good city.)

Fourth line: John didn’t hurt anyone (like other Mayor's did, especially to young children). (Yes he did hurt someone – in fact he hurt a lot of people – he hurt every Bridgeport citizen. And until we know where he bought the drugs, and where he ingested the drugs, we don’t know whether he hurt people in other towns by feeding the illegal drug trades in those areas. Most of all, second only to his wife and son, he hurt all the public safety officials working for Bridgeport – the men and women who risk their lives every day to combat illegal drugs – the same men and women he hurt by actually helping to keep drugs on the street, support drug dealers, and associate with known drug users/dealers, all the while promoting an agenda of cleaning up the city and making it safer.)

Fifth line: I feel if EVERYONE came clean about some of the past there would be no Public Official able to be in Office. (Probably true – which is why most people don’t run for public office, they know that some skeletons may be to controversial and unethical should they become known. Those are wise individuals, they recognize their mistakes, and understand the limitations it put on them. – why they shouldn’t run for office. Not like Mayor Fabrizi who is a VERY recent drug purchaser, drug user, and possibly a drug dealer. RECENT. He knowingly broke the law while holding the Mayoral office and now he refuses to step down, compromise, or show any shred of decency or respect to the good people in Bridgeport.)

Sixth line: Everyone is treating this like John made a mistake as many of us did, and I feel he is setting an example for other people, especially the young people of Bridgeport who use drugs REGULARLY not just in the past. (Yes, he is setting an example, a VERY BAD EXAMPLE for the kids. Admitting you have a problem and seeking help are good themes that kids need to hear, but what is drowning out those good themes is the arrogance, feined humility, and plastic apologies that accompany Mayor Fabrizi’s statements about how he is NOT resigning, how he DIDN’T break the law, and how we would not have even known about his crimes if it weren’t for a leak, excuse me, inadvertent error by the Feds.)

Seventh line and to the end Let this rest behind us and let Mayor John Fabrizi continue doing the excellent job that he has been doing. It seems that too many people love contraversy. Also addiction is a disease, just like cancer, diabetis and other disease's. John I am Proud of you for what you are doing, don't give up, before the miracle happens! (Your compassion and caring is truly admirable. Just don’t let it cloud the facts. People are not trying to be controversial and people understand the challenges of medical conditions and diseases. Bridgeport citizens have a right to demand accountability from their elected officials and that comes with tough questions and hard lines – no pun intended. Forgiveness, healing, and moving on are what happens in the future, when the person doing something wrong has faced the truth and accepted the consequences. Forgiveness, healing, and moving on can never happen as long as Mayor Fabrizi remains arrogant, ignorant, and above the law he swore to uphold. )

Last line: Oops, let’s save that one for the Mayor. It’s a fat one.

Who does fatbrizi think he is kidding. I went to school with him. He has been on DRUGS for years and has been quite the drinker. Let's not believe for on moment that he sniffed or did any kind of drugs ONCE. Don't you all remember who he was good friends with? Rizzitelli, the guy that took an overdose and was buried like a king. What kind of message are we giving to our children. What kind of message our we giving to the City of Bridgeport. Fatbrizi is a facade. Please don't believe one word.

^^^true true

Gee, Alan (July 6, 11:45 PM) -- you seem to know a lot about the crime scene; perhaps you were there?

You don't have your facts straight because Joe G. was NOT at the crime scene before the police got there. I know because I WAS there and can honestly tell you that he did not arrive until the evening.

So, to: "Alan - July 6 11:45 PM", "Anonymous - July 7 1:56 PM" and all the rest of you in this blog who brought up the name of an individual who passed away seven years ago ought to be ashamed of yourselves. How insensitive can all of you be! Just let him rest in peace. He should not be the topic of conversation here at all!!!

I realize this is a blog to comment on Mayor Fabrizi, but felt that someone needed to set the record straight. Thank you.

To Anonymous at 1:56 p.m......
You are pathetic! Jealous of someone's burial? You have way too much time on your hands. And it is no surprise that you went to school with John Fabrizi..........for you can't spell EITHER!
What message do YOU give to children?
Absolutely pathetic!!
You apparently do not have all the details and probably for good reason.
Hope you can look at your perfect life and all your relatives too (ahem.....i know who you are...you see)and be proud.
ummmm......doubtful.

My coke buddy has a first name
It’s B-R-I-Z-I
My coke buddy has a second name
It’s M-A-Y-E-R
I love to snort it every day
And if you ask me why . . . I’ll say . . . .
‘Cause Brizi Mayor has a way
with C-o-c-a-i-n-e.

One in the know: i guess you didn't read the connecticut post. but if you were at the crime scene with john f.( which you don't deny) then maybe it was you two that removed the cocaine from the scene of the crime!!!!! remember noone knew what rizatelli died from until the coroner's autopsy.

TRUE TRUE^^^ the point is , after witnessing his friend die in front of him, he still continued to snort right up that fat nostril.

Alan:

First of all, the police were already present when John F. arrived.

Secondly, there was no mention in the Connecticut Post of cocaine being "on the scene" and then being "removed." If you're saying it was "removed" then perhaps you put it there in the first place, which means . . . you WERE there . . .

That's all I have to say. Have a nice evening.

LISTEN HERE UZE PEOPLE! ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THIS - WHY WAS JOHN F. EVEN THERE IN THE FOIST PLACE EHHH?

MY OWE MY - HOW UZE PEOPLE ARE WASTING TIME WITH THIS HERE BLOG. LISTEN UP THIS IS WHAT UZE HAZ TO DO:

COME TOGETHER AS A GROUP AND PUT YOUR N. R. G. INTO BRINGING IT RIGHT TO THEIR A$$E$ (THE PEEPS AT CITY HALL THAT RUN THE JOINT I MEAN CITY). NOW YOUR TALKIN. GO GET EM.

I DOUBLE DOG DARE YAZ! NOW GIT!!

PEACE OUT - DOWN LOW

While the citizenry of Bridgeport continue to experience quiet rage at their felonious Mayor, the Council of Churches---liberal wink-wink, nod-nod politicos that they are---came away "impressed" at the Mayor's candor. Folks, it is painfully obvious that the power elite of Bridgeport are giving Fabrizi a clear pass---as is The Post itself. Screw John Q. Citizen. Our opinions don't count.

I must emphasize a point made a while back that is amazingly not getting any notice in the press: the Mayor's so-called seeking of help for his addiction, erm erm I mean "occasional drug use" (which the hell is it big boy?) supposedly transpired LAST SUMMER; but he admitted using cocaine THIS December. IN other words, the most recent coke episode didn't precede the treatment, meaning either the treatment has failed (and he is simply laying low until this 'nuisance' blows over), or there never was any treatment in the first place. Either way, he is obviously trying to perform a card trick on the people--like the old time bulls-----ng politicians who stood on a soap box and sold everyone exactly what they needed to hear.

My God, how can a felon remain at the seat of City Power---and of a city that has been crippled in its past by the illicit use of deadly narcotics!!

Despair is the mood of the day.

Fabrizi is so full of @%^*# HE'S GOT A BROWN LINE ACCROSS HIS FOREHEAD...PLEASE Agent in Charge of the local FBI-come and get him-SOON...We the people of BPT want him OUT-and the lying,arrogant,sack of manure WONT GO,on his own

To Peter T - Now your cookin. Zone in on your first paragraph. You are 100% right about the Power Elite in Bridgeport.

I know Bridgpeort is a democratic run town and know you'll all probably be spooked when I suggest this like the devil is when he's confronted with a cross but here it goes guys.

YOU NEED TO GIVE YOUR CITY A GOOD ENEMA and break down that Democratic Machine that runs it. Its no good guys and its poisoned and unrepair.

NOW DON'T MELT NOW - VOTE A REPUBLICAN IN TO CLEAN UP THE MESS.

WHO'S DOWN FOR A CITY HALL-STEPS RALLY? ANYONE SECOND THIS?

We must act!

Also... Johnny the Nose is appearing on WICC this Monday at 9:00 am! Now's the time to confront him PERSONALLY!

NOW YOUR TALKIN TIM - Call for a rally but you should know its the whole system up there. The majority of your problems stem with the employees themselves. Remember the city council check the list of members and you'll see how many of these members (or their family members)hold city jobs. when your digging for your FOI information (which your entitled to) be mindful to compare names cross referencing will help you solve the puzzle. Hint the Council members have deep ties (LABOR RELATIONS - 1 council Member), (BOE itself - deemed the Fab 5), (NUTRITION CTR. - former council member/mother), (BOE - Human Services/daughter of the latter), Remember the Housing official taken down for shaking down contractors - wife is still in Labor Relations I hear), Zoning with holding their hands out to constituents who want to build.

You people have your work cut out for you. Go to the public meetings and watch who is being hired, raises, things being voted on.

Take it to them and ask why its being allowed to go on on your dimes. Good luck you citizens all work to hard to be snowed like this. Give it the enema it so needs

Concerned Fairfieldite

Johnny the Nose....

You have a right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

You admitted the crime, now do the time fat boy.

Bridgeport FBI....where the hell are you?????

but he wasn't read his rights! but then again, he should know his rights - he's the EX OFFICIO POLICE CHIEF OF BPT!!! come on Johnny, you let us down.

A NOTICE TO JASPER MCLEVY: PLEASE STOP TURNING OVER IN YOUR GRAVE. Because hopefully Johnny will be removed from office and we can find someone that will have the integrity and longevity of good ole' Jasper.

BTW... there's an establishment called Jasper P. McLevy's. I haven't seen a Fabrizi's... oops I don't count "street pharmacies" i.e. drugdealers

WHO'S DOWN FOR A CITY HALL-STEPS RALLY? ANYONE SECOND THIS? When and where Tim? Lets do it!!

After reading all of the negative comments the good citizens of Bridgeport have posted on this BLOG concerning the disgrace Johnny the Nose has brought upon our fair city, I think its appropriate to mention something positive about the man.

John, you don't sweat much for a fat guy.

BIG BAD JOHN

Big Feet
Bad Breath

I have lived and worked in Bpt. since 1970 and often felt the need to stick up for the city to my friends, et al when they chided my choice of address. I have seen most of the ups and downs of the city over the last 36 years, but the last few years have really sent even myself over the edge. The taxes are outrageous and it seems our hard earned dollars are going towards supporting the illegal activities of many of our politicians, all the way up to our highest officials - the MAYORS (notice that's pleural!!!)At this stage of the game, many of the taxpayers are looking to get out of this corrupt City - have you noticed all the FOR SALE signs around - (even in the "better" neighborhoods)?? Even I have been looking into my options to unload my overtax burdened property and find a home in another part of the State - or even somewhere less expensive and outside of "Corrupticut" itself. It's really a sad state of affairs when a City with so much potential with a great location and amenities is kept from truly serving its residents/taxpayers because of its corrupt politicians. I truly find it hard to believe that these people think they can still get away with things like this - that they won't be caught - especially when they KNOW the FBI is still focused on us and looking at Bridgeport through a magnifying glass with a fine tooth comb!!! I believe Mr. Fabrizi should be treated like the common criminal he has shown himself to be (the legal ramifications of his behavior are many)and step down as Mayor and let an honest politician (if there really is such a thing - I've always had my doubts about this)who truly has the best interests of Bridgeport and its citizens at heart. By letting him stay in office it is a slap in the face of the taxpayers who have been going deeper and deeper into their pockets to pay for all the illegal entitlements these politicians seem to think they are owed (while the taxpayers can afford less and less for themselves and their families). I believe he MUST BE MADE TO RESIGN to set an example that the taxpayers of Bridgeport are FED UP AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!! Let us vote on this and see where the Mayor truly stands - since he actually works for the taxpayers!!!! But I doubt that would be allowed to happen since it might set a precedence that might actually keep the crooks out of the City for awhile!!! I know you can't print this since I wish to remain anonymous, but I believe I am voicing the opinions of many of the citizens of this "could be great City of Bridgeport"!!

Fabrizi must step down without any hesitation. That is the honorable thing for him to do because he no longer can be effective and therefore, if he is allowed to continue then all the jails should be empty out of criminals that are in for a lot less. This is having a terrible effect on our legal system. Justice for all or Justice for no one. If Fabrizi won't step down on his own because his drinking and drug use has wreck havoc on his brain then he should be totally ignored by the council. He did this while being in office shame on him. This has made national news and it is an embarrassment for all the people living in Bridgeport. How can one
respect such a mayor? We need to send a message to all people that this will not be tolerated and that Mayor Fabrizi must become Mr. Frabrizi immediately.

For some REASON-the POST seems to love this lying,drunken sack of manure...they have a BIG ARTICLE on page 1 of the Sunday Post-MAYOR PASSES DRUG TEST-so what? Is that such a great accomplishment?FRONT PAGE NEWS? The majority of us Bpt residents-and taxpayers-are DRUG FREE everyday? So he passed a test-GOOD..let him put that on his resume'-HE STILL NEEDS TO GO

yea REALLY, the CT Post seems to be in bed with their beloved mayor. Shame on you editorial board of the POST. Instead of using your considerable leverage to highlight the immense dissatisfaction and turmoil caused by the mayor's felonious actions, you are giving him a HELPING HAND by publishing favorable stories such as public reaction is 'mixed' with some people calling for resignation and others offering unconditional love and support. Give me a freakin break!! The POST is trying to create an upbeat mood based on selective reporting (now there's real objectivity in reporting), rather than actually gauging the TRUE MOOD of the city which is DISGUST; if you really want to report on the mood of the city, then why DID YOU REMOVE THE POLL you put up 3 weeks ago?? I dunno who you guys are talking to, but everybody I talk to is totally p---d off.

So the mayor took a drug test. I'm impressed. That means, POST, that if I confessed to committing a crime in the past, all I would have to do would be to prove I didn't committ the crime now and I'm off the hook??

Please. Don't treat us citizens like silly children. You insult our intelligence.

everybody is missing the real point in all this. the POST, THE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES, THE BUSINESS COUNCIL, THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND THE REST OF THE PEOPLE OF BRIDGEORT that support FABRIZI, all forget one main thing: FABRIZI DID BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE KILLING YOUR CHILDREN!!!!! I hope you can ALL LIVE WITH THAT FACT!!!! THAT IS WHY BRIDGEPORT IS THE LAUGHING STOCK IN CONNECTICUT. HEY FABRIZI IF YOU LOVE BRIDGEPORT SO MUCH AS YOU SAY YOU DO YOU NEED A PAIR OF BRASS ONES AND RESIGN!!!!! OR IS IT THE 100 GRAND YOU MAKE????

one last thing. it is real DISGRACEFUL THAT SUPPOSEDLY MEN OF THE CLOTH FORGAVE FABRIZI OF HIS CRIME.... EVEN POPE JOHN WAITED UNTIL THE MAN THAT SHOT HIM WENT TO PRISON. POPE JOHN FORGAVE HIM FOR SHOOTING HIM NOT THE CRIME. THESE MEN SHOULD ALL BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES!!!!

The ones who write in support of JF are the ones who are paid LARGE salaries......

There are some folks who are so grossly overpaid and could possibly lose that LARGE salary if JF isn't the mayor any longer. One in particular has now seen THREE men go DOWN in the last 7 years.....could it be their association with her? That would be MY guess.
Hint: The Devil Wears Prada

Did anyone hear the official stance that BRIDGEPORT UNITED! took?

It's a new citizens' coalition and they are furious with Fabrizi. I believe the Bridgeport United! people are the ones responsible for organizing the upcoming City Hall rally. They are an open group - they'll take anyone who has a love for Bridgeport and an interest in bringing about change. They aren't automatically against Fabrizi - they are simply reflecting the "will of the people."

You should really contact them, they will open your eyes about this matter. Show your support for their organization on this forum!

Mayor Fabrizi must step down from office without any further delay. I am not interested in how many drug tests he has had to try and prove he no longer is taking drugs. He took it while in office and it was the talk of Bridgeport. He can no longer run the city and he shouldn't even think about staying on. He is a very poor example to the young people in the city and surrounding towns. Fabrizi needs to go and the churches should not encourage him to stay on either. All the councilmen in Bpt. should upraise and say "Fabrizi, step down now and work on your addiction to drugs and alcohol." You can no
longer be our mayor, the respect is gone the trust is gone and we need someone who can
make us proud of the office of Mayor for the City of Bridgeport.

Evelyn,
AMEN!

According to the Connecticut Post----- "Fabrizi responded almost immediately Wednesday that "we'll go right now." He canceled his afternoon appointments, drove with a newspaper editor to a testing center in Milford and provided a urine specimen."

Mike Daly....you are full of shit!!

Fake Penis Causes Actor Tom Sizemore To Fail Drug Test

Actor Tom Sizemore fails drug tests with fake penis. Due to a problem with illegal drugs, Sizemore has been on strict probation for the past several years.

Sizemore recently asked for permission to travel to Cambodia to shoot a new film, swearing he had kicked his drug problem. Last month, Judge Antonio Baretto had agreed, provided that Sizemore passed a drug test every day prior to his departure.

It was revealed in court proceedings last Thursday that on the first day of the scheduled drug tests, Movie Actor Tom Sizemore attempted to fool the doctors by using a fake penis sewed to the inside of his pants. Said prosthetic was connected to a bag of clean urine that was kept warm by a heater pack, also sewn into the pants.

The testers became suspicious when the urine tested was too cool to have come from a human body and ordered Sizemore to remove his pants. Under inspection, the penis ruse was discovered.

Sizemore was then ordered to take the test again, two more times, in the next two days. Each subsequent time, Sizemore was inspected prior to the tests for further trickery.

Both tests showed positive for methamphetamines, even though Sizemore claimed to be clean. Prosecutors also said Sizemore had tried the fake penis before (with similar failed results), and had failed five other random drug tests in recent months.

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To Anonymous Ay July 09, 2006 11:40pm

HOLY COW!!! I don't think a hair sample test for drugs can be faked.

a real mayor wouldn't have time to go take random rides to Milford for drug tests. How many hours were wasted on that? That alone makes me want to stop paying taxes here. But if I tried that, they'd seize my house.

I'm disappointed. Neither the Post nor WICC are giving both sides of the Fabrizi story. I just finished listening to Tim Quinn and the Mayor talk more about broken stop signs and street litter than about the mayor's drug use. The Post only says that the mayor passed a drug test. Very big news indeed but what about the people who are highly critical. What about our opinions. I think the two media outlets are not being fair. By the way, 47 minutes into Buchanan's show and not a word about Fabrizi. Terrible.

This blog is a clear indication of biz as usual in "The Port'. Nobodie's gonna march on City Hall. Folks are scurred of Johnny Favor and his boys. He has handed out a lot of city jobs over the years and played his cards well. People have to stand behind him or as in this blog just talk behind his back. This is wimp city, ain't nobody gonna march nowhere. Ain't nobody gonna risk their job or their spouses jobs(Council of Churches... hint hint). The culture of drug activity in City Hall has been developing for the past twenty years. The fellas before just had their booze.
What about the ex druggies on his staff?
From Side Effect to Mario's, Fab wasn't sniffing by himself. I do beleive other city employees were helping him with the suga. Fab was kinda of a follower not a leader.
Fab needs Rehab real bad. Never should of had this job. I wonder who is really pulling his strings. Didn't the puppetmaster just get a new resturant?

Hint-the PUPPETMASTER's favorite band? 3 DOORS DOWN.......

the post wicc Downtown business group all covering for the mayor. Who are these businessmen anyhow? Are these the guys he was Partying with when he took cocain ? How many are there where and when did they get together to vote why won't they release their names? To close for comfort? How about the "clergymen" What convinced them that John was O.K. Oh I forgot the article said they were old buddies.Who said these 10 hand picked bozos represent the hundreds of clergymen in the area.Arrogant and presumptious. Sound like Fabrizi? Even religion is being corrupted in his name.

Is there any contact info on the Bridgeport United movement

To all the newer people who moved to Bridgeport thinking it was going to be a better place to live you should have researched it's history a little better. Organized criminals of the Italian persuation who are now prominent businessmen have controlled this city for decades and they have deep roots. But they may have selected the wrong Puppet for their play this time. While it seems that everyone has given Johnny a pass he has rocked the boat with his playboy attitude and brought to much attention to this city again. Only time will tell if Johnny is squeeling like a Pig and that would not be very favorable to his friends.

Anonymous at 7:31 a.m.

I resent your previous remark! I am NOT a supporter of John Fabrizi, a supporter of drug use, a supporter of corruption, or a supporter of organized crime. I am of Italian descent.
Are you sure that it was ONLY Italians who have controlled this city?
And of what nationality are you?
IRISH, perhaps?
Wasn't a nice comment AT ALL!

A HAIR TEST SHOULD BE DEMANDED. IT would tell what he has done and when. A urine test wont show coke 2 days later. and they tested him before the weekend. how sweet of them.

I just e-mailed Mr. Daly and asked if a written record of the Mayor's so-called drug treatment exists (not the substance of the treatment---no pun intended---but just dates, times, etc.).

I'll let you all know what he says

If Fabrizi resigns then you get a mobbed up City Council President whose Uncle and mentor is a former coke dealing Bridgeport school teacher (!) and Town Committee Leader. Then they will have a special election where he'll get whooped by Chris Caruso. Chris doesn't play well with others, hasn't brought back diddley to the Park City for decades, and is relient on a bunch of alienated Testocrats and other varied dinosaurs to get his own little "machine" up and going (not to mention that M. Jodi Rell hates his guts because he's crucifying her "blood sister" M. Lisa Moody.) So hey-let's make him Mayor. He dropped the ball on billions in funding during his tenure as a state rep—just think hat he'll do for the city.

Anyone from outside of Bridgeport is probably dying to get Caruso in there so that the city can continue to be inequitably funded and run into the ground by more big egos with no vision except for Machiavellians ways to consolidate power. As for Henry Torres...that guy is just a plain wacko, not to mention he used to deal a little bit on the side in our old neighborhood when we were just of high school. But hey, Bridgeport isn't Mayberry! Let's just cut back on the moral high ground BS here.

Look, Fabrizi's career is as good as over in a year and a half. The guy has actually been a pretty good mayor (blow aside, of course) He deserves everything he's getting right now...but I think its about time to stop flogging the dead horse. All of the Caruso and Torres campaign workers, alientated machine politicians, no-show-ers kicked out of their patronange jobs, naive suburbanites who have too much spare time on their , and lobbyists for the Westfield Shopping Center should move on just like our city is doing and will continue to do.

Less sour grapes and vulturism would be better for everyone in Bridgeport right now. Question is...do you really care at all?

The reason that the Post has become JF's personal public relations team is 'cuz the mayor's chief of staff Charles Carroll is best buddies with Bob LAska who runs the paper. very sad!

I just reviewed most of the blogs written and can't understand why this man was not arrested and has not resigned. According to the majority of the bloggers, it is crystal clear that this is bloggers request, no, their demand. We need to end this era of corrupt city government, remove city employees in no show jobs or those who cannot perform their jobs or don't care about our citizens, and reward employees who work hard and care about the city. We need to make this city the shining star it can be. Maybe then I would not be paying these exorbitant, excessive and inflated taxes.

Jim at 7/11 1:42 PM. We will have a special election only if Fabrizi resigns with more than a year remaining on his term. Otherwise the council president you alluded to will become Mayor until the regular election in 2008. Perhaps that is the scheme. Fabrizi waits until after this year's election, resigns and the machine candidate steps in and keeps everyone happy. He'll accomplish just enough to lull the voters back into a stupor and business as usual. I personally have no problem with Chris Caruso who I think would be a good reformer, if somewhat difficult to work with. Was that Rick Torres you were referring to? I find him to be fatuous and full of himself.

ctyankee july 11 437pm
obviously you do not know caruso that well.
becarefull what you wish for because you might get what you wish for

alan, I think I know Chris very well. I would ask who do you recommend as an alternative?

Another idiot:
Anonymous at 12:33 p.m.
Where did you get your education?
Oh that's right.......
you probably aren't educated.
IDIOT!!

All of you who are supporting Chris Caruso for mayor...

If he were elected mayor, the City of Bridgeport would immediately save money. He could sit in the same office chair Johnny the Nose had reinforced with steel to support his abundant keester. Passion for Merritt Canteen hot dogs aside, Chris has honor. Always has, always will. He knows where the bull*^@+ is and who is throwing it. I think Caruso will use his political naivetee to clean out our corrupt house. Doesn't play well with others is another way of saying Caruso doesn't put up with a lot of foolishness and corruption. Besides, if he ever succumbs to the temptations that brought down his predecessors, I know him well enough to kick his ass. Now that's a target that's tough to miss.

I don' think Rick Torres is fatuous.

Fatuous means...
Devoid of matter; empty.

Lacking intelligence; stupid.
Devoid of substance or meaning; inane: a vacuous comment.
Devoid of expression; vacant: “The narrow, swinelike eyes were open, no more vacuous in death than they had been in life” (Nicholas Proffitt).
Lacking serious purpose or occupation; idle. See synonyms at empty.

How can a guy who makes the best double egg with bacon on a toasted hard roll be "fatuous" or mayor for that matter.

I feel like I'm in bad mystery movie.Over 3000 votes came in on ct. post survey.close to 400 blogs were recieved. Only about30 blogs were not in favor of resignation. 70% 0f votes were for his Resignation. Despite these facts and his admitted criminal behavior the CLERGY is for him. What kind of religion would want this. How many churches agreed with this select group of self proclaimed judge, jury an God. Article in post on 7\6 stated that these men " are not strangers to the Mayor " I don't want to believe that even they are part of the .gang Who can the regular people, the parents the children the police and firemen turn to. We can only hope the F.B.I.will get to the truth. Miracles do happen when John looks at the devastation he's caused when he considers that because of him even one child turned to drugs thinking why not as the mayor did. RESIGN JOHNthink of all the people who will go down with you. You can still save the day! GO GO NOW

I agree with "Amazed".

FBI where the hell are you? I know you are reading these BLOGS. Get the hint...do your job!!!

The next time Johnny the Nose pleads his case in a public forum, somebody please ask him what contact he has had with the FBI since his revelation.

The FBI is doing nothing.

The CT Post is biased in his favor.

WICC too.

xxxxx

Liberman and Christopher "Joe must Go" Shays are up for reelection. They have been amazingly mute of Johnny the Nose's siuation. Shame on them. Vote accordingly.

This comment will show you how Post gets it's headline news.FABRIZI CONVINCES CLERGY Article was written by Susan Silvers who can be reached at the Ct post at3306426.When I called her I asked her if she could give me more detail about the meeting, she answered I wasn' there.At that point I inqired who was the reporter that was there.There wasn't one she replied.How did you get this information I persisted.Both parties told me. Both parties I questioned Yes the Mayor's spokeswoman Caryn Kaufman and one of clergy. Did they invite you there? no she answered,then how did you know where and when the meeting took place.I work here and go where my boss sends me.Even if it was as she said if they didn'ask anyone from the press to be there,perhaps this was meant to be a private convesation.How do you think the Post knew about this meeting? In any case The Headline was misleading " clergy in greater Bpt area" Consists of hundreds, some who belong to council and some who don't. No one has the right to comment in their behalf in this POLITICAL matter.Remember Susan's number is 330-6426 This might be a step in getting to the post with our concerns.Please be polite and concise Some of the blogs tend to get a little rough.Your call will reflect on all of us.Let us know if you get anywhere.

You are all better off with going to different newspapers (press) besides the CT Post. As said above, Fatrizi is "connected" to the top dogs of the CT Post and they are bias in this matter. An article in the Htfd Ct. said that he voluntered to do a hair test, someone should definately take him up on that offer.

Everybody wants to forgive the mayor. He was forgiven by the small turnout at the festival parade, made up mostly by members of the Democratic Town Comm. and their family and friends.

People and The Connecticut Post are missing the point. HE BROKE THE LAW BY BUYING DRUGS FROM A DRUG DEALER.

PUT FABRIZZI IN JAIL

Does Henry Torres the sandwich-maker have his staff at the Harborside Market in St. Mary's working this blog full-time...or what? The only way that kook gets elected Mayor is if Chris Shays, Mayor Fabrizi, Chris Caruso, Rick Porto, and a quarter of the City Council get blown up by Al Qieda in an attack.

Regarding Fabrizi..no one has even been arrested for admitting to prior drug use or because of hearsay. That's the case here. Why don't people get that?

Where the heck were Rep. Chris Caruso and Sheriff Cecil Young when Ernie Newton was passing out in the State Assembly halls because of his severe cocaine addiction. Oh, that's right...they called for "sympathy" for Ernie "Moses" Newton and then helped get him elected Senator (where he continued to powder his nose...)

It's funny how everyone is wearing their aspirations on their sleeves. Someone should tell Caruso to get a real job for the first time in his life than trying to overturn the electoral process because he wants a shorter commute and is intent on screwing up another office.

Torres should run for the City Council instead of Mayor. Oh wait...that doesn't pay anything. Nevermind. He is too much of an asset to Bridgeport have to serve an unpaid position in government. Bankrupted, George Bush-loving, sandwich-making kooks are a rare asset in this city, indeed.

God forbid volunteer service should hurts his precious crumpet sales in Black Rock!

Who else has heard that Henry dealt drugs back in the day? Wouldn't doubt it...sounds juicy...maybe he sold blow to Fabrizi (?)

Jerry,

You are another idiot!
How could you possibly even use terror in a sentence like that?
TERROR is a HUGE problem in America.
I lost two friends in New York on September 11th.....
please don't use those words lightly.
You are an idiot!!!

Torres doesn't look bankrupt. Where the hell did that come from? He is a successful market owner adored by a lot of people from Fairfield who go into his shoppe for some really terrific food and fellowship. If he becomes mayor, who will make the double egg with bacon on a toasted hard roll?

To Anon. July 11 7:09 am:

I contacted the leader of Bridgeport United! and he told me that they're planning some kind of rally/city day in the near future. It's supposed to be a city wide event, i.e. everyone "by default" is eligible to become a member of the BPT U organization, but you simply show up and join the rally.
BYOS/bring your own signs, etc. It will likely be on the City Hall steps or some other public place. I'm not sure if a permit is required for such a rally - anyone know the BPT P.D. regulations on that matter?

I am unsure about their political views, i.e. is Bridgeport United! bringing about an endorsed Mayoral candidate, etc. I should think that they are relatively progressive in that BPT U will reflect what "we" as Bpt. residents want.

I'd like to see some of the Bridgeport United! officials in the news. Seems like they don't have much of a media presence.

Dear Bloggers:

I wrote an e-mail to Post editor Daly asking if Fabrizi's drug treatment can be proven to have taken place - not what happened during the treatment due to confidentiality concerns, but when, where and how often treatment took place. Guess what? No reply. So I urge everyone reading this, go to Mr. Daly's e-mail address and please, post the above question. We as citizens need to know when, where, and how often treatment took place and the Post needs to verify this extremely important issue. The more e-mails sent, the better. If treatment can't be proven, then we have a real major problem don't you think?

Bad as it is, I love my city.

Hey Jerry,
Your wrong its a confession
not hearsay you moron!!

We have a new Top Cop. Did I read that Johnny the Nose was somehow connected to the new guy's father?

Who is "Henry" Torres

Don't bring President Bush into this spew session. Since Bridgeport is merely ran by Democrats and is falling apart its clear to see now that Bpt. needs a good enema and a republican is just the person to administer it.

Yeah there's good and bad in all politics but if Republicans were in the majority at least there would be a sense of pride.

and to the last person "Anonymous" at 11:09. I personally know the new TOP COP and his father. Families do not come any better than that one. His father was an Assistant Superintendent in the Bpt. Public Schools System for many years. Such good people. Check your facts.

If you want to find dirt remember to check the relationships with in the councils, boards (ZONING AND Board Of Education) etc. to see just how many tangled relationships there are stemming from these good positions. This city should have its own reality tv show... Sex, Drugs, Lies and Video Tape

Gosh City hall could start the all knew version of the Waltons as they are all family or sleeping together.

GOOD LUCK!

Yea, when is this supposed rally gonna happen? I keep hearing about it on the streets but when exactly are we organizing this? When is this Bridgeport United party coming forward? Anyone have the information? They seem like a promising lot but I never hear from them. Is the media blocking them too?

It is true that this great city needs a good enema but choosing another political party is not the answer. We need a good person who has no ties to anyone so they can make the right decisions without having to play by the rules of some political machine. Election promises are always made but never kept because they are focused on pleasing their friends rather than the citizens that elected them. The time is now to abolish the political parties and start electing people with a clear head instead of one that's full of bullsh*t.

Who is "Henry" Torres?

The city doesn't need an "enema" administered by a Republican. We need the right person in office who will administer the affairs of our great city with skill, honor and courage. Republican, Democrat, Independent...who cares? Somebody with a true and pure vision step up you'll get elected. The good people of the great city of Bridgeport have had just about enough of the crime perpetrated by the mayors that have been hand picked by so evil few.

MAYOR FABRIZI AT CITY HALL 11 AM TODAY COME IF YOU CAN HERE'S YOUR CHANCE DID NOT ANNOUCE IN ADVANCE IN TODAYS PAPER HE SAID HE WOULD ANNOUNCE HIS PLAN AT 11 AM BUT DIDN'T SAY WHERE CITY HALL 11 AM. cOME AND SURPRISE HIM.

"ASK THE MAYOR"-what a load of CRAP...how come noone KNEW about this...oh I KNOW....he wanted a crowd consisting of his cronies,and suck-ups..NOT the REST OF US-who want him tossed out of City Hall ASAP....I am sure he didnt want any negative feedback,from the public..He's got COLOSSAL NERVE,to think we will all forget all the LIES-he really thinks he is ABOVE THE LAW.He needs to resign...NOW

So here's Fabrizi's "plan": he says he hasn't yet decided what sentence he "will impose" on himself! Can you believe this?? Who the heck elected him judge and jury of his onw fate? I mean, is this guy for real or what?

This ARROGANT WIND BAG has to GO...Too bad he doesn't have the INTEGRITY,and MORAL FIBER to RESIGN..Intead-his gigantic EGO tells him all is forgiven-and he is irreplaceable--WRONG>>> we need a LOT better as our mayor...AND WE DESERVE A LOT BETTER,,,,

ctyankee
not as well as i do.

mike garrett!!!

Well, well, well = it looks like its back to business as usual in Bpt.

Did anyone read the article in the Connecticut Post on 7/13/06 - OXFORD BONUSES SPARK OUTRAGE???

OXFORD - Several town officials are asking school administrators to come clean about what officials claim is money hidden in the school district's budget for salary hikes and benefits for top staffers, including the superintendent.

Duane Farrell, a school board member, said he wants residents, especially parents, to realize that while school officials were complaining about possible cuts in staffing and programs, "administrators were still lining their pockets." ................................
.................................................

Does anyone see my point yet? The same thing was done in our city, yet not one person in the public section of the Board of Education meeting was smart enough to catch this and point it out and question it. Our taxes keep going up and they are crying that they don't have books, but yet just like the Oxford officials/Bridgeport School Top Dogs pulled the money out of their budget miraculously before July 1 to give themselves pay hikes.

Check it out in Susan Silvers articles:

06/15/06 Reads

Faced with the prospect that school labor unions will block a key money-saving measure, officials are plotting more education budget cuts for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

Supt. of Schools John J. Ramos outlined options Monday as he updated the Board of Education on efforts to close a gap between the $165.3 million budget approved for 2006-07 and the $13 million more initially sought by school officials.

.....................................Meanwhile, he said, unions have resisted a previosuly approved measure calling for all employees to work two fewer days, expected to save $2.4 million. Board President Auden C. Grogins said she was stunned the unions could dictate such conditions. "I don't even see that that's acceptable" she said of the unions' refusal to cooperate.

....................the loss of 46 teaching positions , though high turnover will avert the need for layoffs, as well as 19 other staff reductions through attrition.

Anyone get it yet???? This is so ironic Bpt. did the same thing as Oxford but got away with it because not one of us raised a question.............

During one of the last Board of Education meetings it approved salary compensations of 3% to Senior Administrative Staff for fiscal year 2005-06 and 3% to its unaffiliated adminstrators for fiscal year 2004-05 pluss more don't remember the article that Sue silvers wrote about it in but my last questions are:

Where did they pull this money out of? Their A$$E$?? or did they do the same thing that that Congressman or Senator down in New Orleans?? Did they hide the money to line their own pockets in the refrigerators at the Nutrition Center???????? Wonder what the city side gave them selves while we have no money?

THIS IS A SAD DAY!

HERE WE GO AGAIN... DID ANYONE READ THE CONNECTICUT POST TODAY?????????? AN EXCELLENT LT. FROM OUR DEPARTMENT WAS FORCED TO RETIRE FOR INVESTIGATING FABRIZI. THE RETALIATION HE SUFFERED MUST HAVE BEEN UNBARABLE!!!!!!!!!!!

JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THE CORRUPTION. HOPE THE INVESTIGATING FBI OFFICER IS PUTTING TWO AND TWO TOGETHER. SO SAD... JOHN IS SUCH A GOOD PERSON.

HOPEFULLY JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL.

Oh what oh what will tammy do once John Fabreeze is shown justice?

Why do people keep talking about "Bridgeport United" when they don't even know what it is—or who for that matter is behind it? They seem "promising"? Promising what???

Could it be...Torruso? Testocrats? Union whores? Fat cat Board of Ed administrators/ BCAC? Boob Keeley? The Ayala cocaine cartel? Sheriff Cecil Young and his $100k lawsuit settlement? Ernie Newton and friends...?

Whoever it is, I'm sure its just one of the usual suspects. Same sh*t, different label...

Whats the deal with this Tammy person some of you seem to know so much about.....who is she and what does she have to do with this whole thing?

C'mon....................
you don't know who TAMMY is?
gimme a break.
ask the Nose.
ask Ganim.
ask Joe.

Who TF Tammy?????

Bridgeport United! is a citizens action group which has no affiliation to any of the "usual suspects" like the GOP, the BPT Dems, Caruso, Torres, Porto, or any of the other powermongers. They aren't after anyone's head, nor are they interested in acquiring power.

The group's leaders (and members) are all "average Joe" citizens, including the founder, who is a college student. They will be hitting up the CT Post editor with a bunch of letters in the coming weeks. Find and read them. They will be worth your while.

Let's stop nitpicking about the little stuff. Let's tackle the big problems. Let's not let potential personal gain get in the way of potential citywide improvement. We need to focus on the big problems in the city, and find a solution for them together.

Pleasure Beach needs to be reopened! Fabrizi needs to come to terms with his actions! The Board of Ed needs to come clean on their raises! The Seaview Avenue Corridor - is it really necessary? Will the East and West Ends see any real economic growth in the near future? Will Congress Street's imminent bridge replacement be complemented by development (not destruction) of properties in the vicinity?

I know that I'll be watching the editorial page - and the headlines - for Bridgeport United! - they represent the voice of the citizen that is too small to be heard, but too important to silence.

To the Clergy? Council of churches ? Since you have become the center of Mayor Fabrizi's manipulative media blitz. He is using you and the businessmen as his spoksmen.In reality except for misleading headlines you have not come out with a statement.Now that he came out with his plan are we to assume you will not support the thousands of Bridgeport voters who want him to resign.? I pray there will be further discussion among yourselves.I hope you will consider more factors then just his "plan"In your letter you asked him for a plan that will restore public trust.Unfortunately that seems imossible.The Post ran a poll on the internet over 3000 people voted over 70%wanted his resignation.There are about 380 blogs on Post forum site about 30 wanted him to stay.In these past few weeks since confession, he had the opportunity to speak to "the people".He carefully avoided any open forum with Bidgeport residents.In these past two weeks with the assistance of local media and his public relations person he succeded in antagonizing the "folks"more than ever.His Plan which was very carefully crafted by? can't negate the fact that he lied repeatedly,before he finally confessed. The scandal done to the city, can not be erased while he is in office. The citizens will not forget how he treated them during these Past weeks. They will not forget that he talked to Clergy and business group, but was arrogant towards his constituants.On the wicc radio program where he anwered some call ins he sidestepped the questions and bragged about his accomplishedments instead.The only way Bridgeport can ever gain any self respect and respect from others is to show the strentgh and integrity to ask Mayor Fabrizi to resign.In his own plan he promised to continue his recovery He will allow someone to get a report from his doctor every 4 months.He has appointed people to oversee what'ts going on in City hall and keep every one honest. This in itself makes the plan laughable.If a city has to have vigilante committe to monitor the Mayor what kind of trust does that show.Recovery is very hard he already slippred several times over the holydays,We wish him well but this is not to be done while in a leadership position.In your letter you asked What do we tell our yong people and clients. Let me ask you NOW, Religious leaders of many faiths, If you support Fabrizi staying in office without any retribution because he said "I'm sorry" what would that say to your congregation.What would it say to a grieving mother whose 14 year old child overdosed the first time he took drugs supplied by a dealer just like the ones Mr Fabrizi knows.I'm sure that child would have liked a chance to say "I'm sorry"What would you say to a wife left alone with her children while her husband is in Jail.He did say "I'm sorry" but the judge did his job and sentenced him anyway. What would you say to a student who, despite his abilty or need can never get a schorlarship because it's on his record that he had taken drugs.He was really very sorry. How about the father who was fired from his job for drug usage He apologyzed,begged actually but to no avail it was company policy. How could this city ever recover as long as they know that their Mayor got away with it while They had to pay the price.If mayor Fabrizi really loved his city as he says he does he would resign and let us all heal. If he does that, we will always think of him with respect and pray for his recovery.In God's eyes we are all equal and should answer to him eqally.When you make your final statement we pray you will consider all the factors. God bless

Will he resign? Not likely. Let's face it, the fat jerk NEEDS the salary and will hold on to the last minute grabbing every ill gotten nickle. Then what?
Nice job with your life fat boy. Maybe he can return to the class room to teach citizenship.

Does this fool think that he can obtain forgiveness by sobbing unabashidly in public. Does he think the good people of Bridgeport will rise up and proclaim, "Don't fret Johnny, we love you and you get a big fat DO OVER"? Marion Barry tried that crap in DC and the creeps who supported him, put him back into office and good ol'e Marion snorted his way right into jail. Guess what, Johnny! You don't have that type of support. You're on your way out and you're leaving a trail of dog sh*t in your wake that we are going to have to clean up. Nobody who uses drugs should hold the public trust. In case you haven't noticed you dumb, fat ass, ignorant slob, we are in the middle of a WAR ON DRUGS. Remember? You are the guy who is supposed to be leading the charge. Good people of Bridgeport, get rid of this man and fight to elect someone who will work to our betterment not his own.

Anyone who has been as careless with their illegal activities as Mayor Fabrizi must surely have been in the company of people who saw things, heard things, and know things about the whole truth to Fabrizi's story.

Come on folks - where are you? Where is your conscience? You can post details on this blog. You can send correspondence to the FBI Office and copy the newspapers. Be specific, the FBI and police need information that can be used as evidence to obtain an arrest warrant and let Fabrizi experience the REAL "plan" - the plan the citizens have for him - the one based on truth and justice.

The only way you will see Fabrizi leave office (short of God's grace-filled hands)is if he is arrested for criminal behavior. All indications point to the fact that he committed many crimes - the illegal drug use is the tip of the iceberg. By its very nature, illegal drug activity causes one to break many laws.

Please, people - you are out there - we know you are - please come clean and give us the evidence we need to make Fabrizi accountable for his illegal actions - ALL of them. Is whatever you are receiving (or have received in the past) really worth keeping at the expense of all Bridgeport citizens? Please, people - come forward with details.

Anyone with details or evidence on Mayor Fabrizi's illegal activities, please contact the FBI's Connecticut office:

FBI New Haven
600 State Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06511-6505
newhaven.fbi.gov
(203) 777-6311

Unless he is arrested, he will remain in office and spend YOUR tax dollars during the next 16 months to campaign for the 2007 mayoral election.

He is already spending YOUR tax dollars to create his drug abuse recovery plan and do damage control. Any time spent on his recovery plan or dodging accountability bullets is time taken away from him addressing his mayoral duties.

Please - come forward with details and evidence.

Accountability...

BRAVO At least someone is calling for the FBI to get into this thing with Fabrizi.

HEY FBI....do your job for crying out loud. This bum, Fabrizi, is destroying our city. What the heck do we pay you for? You have the dirt. Get him before any more damage is done.

If you or someone you know can answer YES to any of these questions, you are urged to contact the FBI office in New Haven or report what you know to the Bridgeport Police Department – you owe it to yourself and your city to do the right thing:

1. Were you ever in a restroom, motor vehicle, or other location where Mayor Fabrizi purchased, ingested, or sold cocaine?

2. Were you ever a passenger in a motor vehicle when Mayor Fabrizi drove after having too much to drink?

3. Did you ever witness Mayor Fabrizi involved with any illegal activities?

4. Were you ever offered, or did you ever receive, money or favors in exchange for your silence about Mayor Fabrizi’s involvement with illegal activities or for your cooperation with those activities (for example: turning a blind eye)?

5. Did you ever receive threats or intimidating behavior from Mayor Fabrizi or any of his associates because you would not cooperate with something they wanted you to do?

6. Are you afraid you will lose your job if you speak to the authorities about Mayor Fabrizi and illegal activities?

People involved in illegal activities often do not pay attention to their surroundings. And people under the influence of drugs or alcohol often feel “invisible.”

There are witnesses to Mayor Fabrizi’s illegal activities – please come forward with anything you believe might be evidence or which might help get to the truth about this official.

I hope SOMEBODY can knock this arrogant fat slob,off his throne as the self-appointed KING of BPT..right now HE IS ON TOP OF THE WORLD..strutting around-because he passed ONE DRUG TEST..I REALLY HOPE SOMEONE COMES FORWARD TO THE AUTHORITES WITH SOME EVIDENCE...barring an arrest-we have TO LOOK at the pompous,lying sweaty,sack of CRAP for another year and a half>>>>>PLEASE !!!! ARREST HIM>>>>ANYONE?

Somebody posted this BLOG on July 9th.
Interesting premise.....

"Fake Penis Causes Actor Tom Sizemore To Fail Drug Test

Actor Tom Sizemore fails drug tests with fake penis. Due to a problem with illegal drugs, Sizemore has been on strict probation for the past several years.

Sizemore recently asked for permission to travel to Cambodia to shoot a new film, swearing he had kicked his drug problem. Last month, Judge Antonio Baretto had agreed, provided that Sizemore passed a drug test every day prior to his departure.

It was revealed in court proceedings last Thursday that on the first day of the scheduled drug tests, Movie Actor Tom Sizemore attempted to fool the doctors by using a fake penis sewed to the inside of his pants. Said prosthetic was connected to a bag of clean urine that was kept warm by a heater pack, also sewn into the pants.

The testers became suspicious when the urine tested was too cool to have come from a human body and ordered Sizemore to remove his pants. Under inspection, the penis ruse was discovered.

Sizemore was then ordered to take the test again, two more times, in the next two days. Each subsequent time, Sizemore was inspected prior to the tests for further trickery.

Both tests showed positive for methamphetamines, even though Sizemore claimed to be clean. Prosecutors also said Sizemore had tried the fake penis before (with similar failed results), and had failed five other random drug tests in recent months.

Entertainment News Site
Michelle Snow
BellaOnline's Entertainment News Editor"

To Accountibility........BRAVO....But! how could you ask someone to turn over information to the Bpt Police Dept when they made one of their own go through a living hell. People you have to stay outside of the loop, State Police, FBI, US or States Attorney's should be the way to go. It's hard to tell who they can actually manipulate with intimidation so you need to be careful who you tell your stories to or it might be you they hang from a flagpole.

it seems like everybody wants fabrizi to go; except the FBI. the only thing that makes any sense is that " johnny the nose " is the FBI's inside man. his ratting people out is the way he stays out of jail. all those people who partied with him are the ones going to jail! Doctors,lawyers city councilmen???

P.T. Barnum and others with in the last few days. Now your talking. I work for the City and realy wish that I could come forward with some of what I know but due to retaliation or as you put it being hung from the flag pole, but due to certain circumstances I cannot (atleast for the time being) However, if the agents were to come around and interview employees one by one and it wasn't like we went to them, then I am sure that more of us would step up to the plate.

Its funny how you don't even have to be confronted about squealing and you just know not to do it as I never thought that I would be in that position. There are so many employees that just shrug their shoulders with digust.

Believe me there are still some pretty heavy hitters roaming the halls and there are still some pretty heavy fruit baskets being delivered to good old city hall.

So sad!

I feel that Bridgeport United! defintely has some promise and should participate in the rally against Fabrizi

Does anyone else here feel that the ones who are shedding tears for the mayor (in public, mind you), and standing RIGHT by his side--
condone drug use and abuse, lying, cheating, drinking?
hmmmmm.
(some are parents of young children)
hmmmmmm.

Yes alan, Fatrizi is their (FBI) inside man, they are using him like they use other informants, and once he is used up, he may get charges pressed against him or not depending on how much info he is relaying

Hey FBI..... Is it true? Johnny the Nose is avoiding prosecution because he is your canary blowing the whistle on all the other pieces of sh*t that use this great city for their own individual gain. I wondered why all of the guys involved with Ganim got wrist slaps while Joey is spending a burst of nine in the clink. That crew must have been one hell of an A CAPELLA team. I don't like it. I want that fat ass out of office, prosecuted and incarcerated to the full extent of the law. By the way, that's what you FBI types are supposed to be doing for a living...catching bad guys and getting them off the streets.

it's all wishfull thinking but I doubt it's true. Fabrizi is not an informant being used by the FBI; the man was simply a recreational buyer of cocaine like any other middle-upper class individual who uses the drug; he wasn't 'in with' the traffikers and I doubt knows anything about their nefarious operations. If the FBI had any charges to bear, they would have already.

Unfortunately, case closed. business as usual in Bpt. Mayor remains until his term ends, though under a cloud of suspicion and reduced effectiveness.

Anyone who has information or evidence that could prove Mayor Fabrizi has involved himself or others in illegal activities should submit what they know, in writing, to the authorities.

I agree with poster who says stay away from Bridgeport Police Dept. Even if you have to send it to FBI, Attorney General, etc., anonymously - if you have facts and details that can be verified they will want to receive that information from any source.

Also consider contacting some of the news stations (Channel 8, Fox, etc.) to see if they will do a "whistleblower" story that will protect your identity. If you can get a small group together there is strength in numbers. The poster above who is afraid to say anything "right now" is obviously in the know about something that only they would know and if it comes out Mayor Fabrizi or others will know that person spilled the beans. That's why you need some formal support before you go public and you need a group.

Please people - where are the witnesses to the crimes and illegal activities committed by Mayor Fabrizi? Get your information out there - post it on this blog if you have to - but don't stay silent.

City employees, city officials, cleaning services, vendors, visitors to city hall or patrons at restaurants, bars, or clubs, drivers on the road who saw the Mayor's vehicle be driven by him erratically in the wee hours of the morning - you are witnesses - please come forward.

Mayor Fabrizi would never "party" alone and he doesn't have a psychological or behavior profiile of someone who is a "closet addict."

Mayor Fabrizi needs to be around people all the time, he needs to talk, he needs to brag, and he needs to feel important. He also believes he is entitled to certain things and he wheels and deals favors to city power brokers in exchange for silence, drugs, business opportunites, you name it.

Mayor Fabrizi has spent alot of time working, partying, wining, and dining throughout this great city of Bridgeport. He has also broken the law on many occasions and he has lied about it.

Mayor Fabrizi is a typical middle-age business man who drinks too much and sobers up with cocaine. Sobers up for what? To drive? Just because you do cocaine doesn't mean your blood alcohol level drops nor does it guarantee your reflexes will be there. Sober up to go home? Why? He would still have alcohol on his breath, his nose would be running, his eyes would be bulging, and it would be obvious he's under the influence of something - no way to hide it. Sober up for work? Did he ever conduct city business while drunk or high on coke? I bet there are plenty of witnesses to this one. Alcohol on his breath, stumbling, stuttering, blowing his nose, in bathroom for long periods, in bathroom NOT by himself, long lunches, a different mood when he gets back from "meetings" compared to when he left.

Come on people.

I urge any witnesses to come forward with evidence. Bridgeport cannot move forward with the current leadership and the only way to get Mayor Fabrizi out of office is to have him arrested.

I know city hall workers personally and They told me that in the month before his cocaine use came out, he was harassing employees in City Hall by calling them at their offices (during work hours) and questioning them , saying that he "heard" that they said he wouldn't be mayor in the next term. Do you think he was high when he was making these calls? hmmm....and is this ethical behavior?

I already sent two e-mails to the Post asking if they could verify when and where Fabrizi received treatment. No reply, no answer. They're blowing me off. Could anyone else on this blog send some e-mails asking the same questions? I think the Post is getting tired of me, but there is strength in numbers. SHOW US THE PROOF THAT THIS MAN INDEED RECEIVED TREATMENT!! If they can't, then there is a real problem.

forget about fabrizi and his confession using cocaine when he was president of the council, then mayor!
forget about fabrizi using a taxpayer cell phone to committ the crime of buying his drugs! even forget fabrizi breaking the public trust and his oath of office! what we cannot and should not forget is that fabrizi has BLOOD ON HIS HANDS because he knowingly did BUSINESS with a group of people that directly or indirectly KILLED BRIDGEPORT YOUTH BY EITHER DRUG SALES OR GANG SHOOTINGS!!!! that being said: THE CONNECTICUT POST, PAUL TIMPANELLI AND THE BRIDGEPORT RIGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES, JOHN STAFSTROM AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, JODI RELL, US SENATORS DODD AND LIEBERMAN, US CONGRESSMAN CHRIS SHAYS,ALL OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS AND PRIVATE CITIZENS, WHO STUCK UP FOR FABRIZI, ALSO HAVE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS BECAUSE OF THEIR COMPLICITY IN FABRIZI'S CRIME!!!! MAN HAS THE ABILITY TO FORGIVE ANOTHER MAN FOR HIS TRANSGRESSIONS, BUT ONLY A JUDGE AND JURY CAN FIND AND MAN INNOCENT OF HIS CRIMES!!!!! JUST ASK POPE PAUL XXIII!!!!

Citizens of Bridgeport –

Mayor Fabrizi wishes to move the city forward, put his drug abuse scandal in the past, and regain your trust. There are a lot of opinions on the Mayor and a lot of different sides to all the stories. The facts, however, are indisputable:

1. Mayor Fabrizi broke the law on many occasions with illegal drugs and alcohol.
2. Mayor Fabrizi said his drug problem started in 2004.
3. Mayor Fabrizi said he did drugs with other professionals.
4. Mayor Fabrizi said he was given drugs by these professionals.
5. Mayor Fabrizi said he drank excessively and abused alcohol.
6. Mayor Fabrizi said he quit drinking in March 2006.
7. Mayor Fabrizi publicly lied about his abuse of illegal drugs and alcohol.
8. Mayor Fabrizi said he completed a drug abuse treatment program.
9. Mayor Fabrizi said drugs and alcohol never affected his job performance.
10. Mayor Fabrizi asked for forgiveness from his family and the public.
11. Mayor Fabrizi said he has a plan to regain public trust and restore his image.
12. Mayor Fabrizi did NOT admit he broke the law.
13. Mayor Fabrizi said he will NOT resign.
14. Mayor Fabrizi has NOT said he expects to be punished for his criminal activity.

Mayor Fabrizi is behaving like a con artist.

Mayor Fabrizi is behaving like a person in denial.

Mayor Fabrizi knows the real truth deep down inside of his soul and conscience. He knows he is playing a political and psychological game with the public. He knows that there are many people in the City of Bridgeport who “need” his help. He knows that he should resign but his ego and his lawyers are telling him not to admit he broke the law and deserves to be punished.

He truly believes that he will stay in office, regain the trust of the people, and escape any real penalty for the laws he broke after he swore to uphold them when he took office.

He truly believes that if he can wait long enough, the public will become desensitized to his criminal activity and forget about justice.

He truly believes that he has done great things for the city and he is hoping he can do more great things before the next election so people will find it hard to criticize his criminal activity.

He truly believes he will be re-elected.

He truly believes he can get illegal drugs off the streets, prosecute people who break the law by doing or selling illegal drugs, and do speaking tours to schools and youth groups about how he too broke the law, was able to escape prosecution and punishment, and how it is morally acceptable to break laws, escape punishment, lie to people, and still demand that you keep your job and suffer no consequences for your mistakes.

If this is the type of person you want to lead the City of Bridgeport during its rebirth, then keep silent about the evidence you have – keep silent about what you know that could get Mayor Fabrizi arrested – keep silent about the illegal activities you witness and look away from – keep silent out of fear – keep silent because you can’t afford to lose your job – keep silent for any reason you choose – you will get exactly what you deserve.

If this is the type of person you want to see removed from office, please come forward with any evidence that could lead to his arrest. Post it on this blog, send it to the FBI in New Haven, or the Attorney General. Please, come forward. You’re out there. Don’t be afraid.

I stepped in something at the dog park-that has more morals,and integrity than Fabrizi...he truly is delusional-and incredibly ARROGANT if he thinks this will all GO AWAY..I only hope SOMEBODY comes forward,and gives the authorities something to arrest this slime-ball..because he ain't going anywhere unless its in HANDCUFFS-and when THAT happens? I will be buying a round of drinks for all my friends-and dancing on the table,at my favorite watering hole...

I had to copy this from the previous poster since it is so right on point:

Citizens of Bridgeport –

Mayor Fabrizi wishes to move the city forward, put his drug abuse scandal in the past, and regain your trust. There are a lot of opinions on the Mayor and a lot of different sides to all the stories. The facts, however, are indisputable:

1. Mayor Fabrizi broke the law on many occasions with illegal drugs and alcohol.
2. Mayor Fabrizi said his drug problem started in 2004.
3. Mayor Fabrizi said he did drugs with other professionals.
4. Mayor Fabrizi said he was given drugs by these professionals.
5. Mayor Fabrizi said he drank excessively and abused alcohol.
6. Mayor Fabrizi said he quit drinking in March 2006.
7. Mayor Fabrizi publicly lied about his abuse of illegal drugs and alcohol.
8. Mayor Fabrizi said he completed a drug abuse treatment program.
9. Mayor Fabrizi said drugs and alcohol never affected his job performance.
10. Mayor Fabrizi asked for forgiveness from his family and the public.
11. Mayor Fabrizi said he has a plan to regain public trust and restore his image.
12. Mayor Fabrizi did NOT admit he broke the law.
13. Mayor Fabrizi said he will NOT resign.
14. Mayor Fabrizi has NOT said he expects to be punished for his criminal activity.

Mayor Fabrizi is behaving like a con artist.

Mayor Fabrizi is behaving like a person in denial.

Mayor Fabrizi knows the real truth deep down inside of his soul and conscience. He knows he is playing a political and psychological game with the public. He knows that there are many people in the City of Bridgeport who “need” his help. He knows that he should resign but his ego and his lawyers are telling him not to admit he broke the law and deserves to be punished.

He truly believes that he will stay in office, regain the trust of the people, and escape any real penalty for the laws he broke after he swore to uphold them when he took office.

He truly believes that if he can wait long enough, the public will become desensitized to his criminal activity and forget about justice.

He truly believes that he has done great things for the city and he is hoping he can do more great things before the next election so people will find it hard to criticize his criminal activity.

He truly believes he will be re-elected.

He truly believes he can get illegal drugs off the streets, prosecute people who break the law by doing or selling illegal drugs, and do speaking tours to schools and youth groups about how he too broke the law, was able to escape prosecution and punishment, and how it is morally acceptable to break laws, escape punishment, lie to people, and still demand that you keep your job and suffer no consequences for your mistakes.

If this is the type of person you want to lead the City of Bridgeport during its rebirth, then keep silent about the evidence you have – keep silent about what you know that could get Mayor Fabrizi arrested – keep silent about the illegal activities you witness and look away from – keep silent out of fear – keep silent because you can’t afford to lose your job – keep silent for any reason you choose – you will get exactly what you deserve.

If this is the type of person you want to see removed from office, please come forward with any evidence that could lead to his arrest. Post it on this blog, send it to the FBI in New Haven, or the Attorney General. Please, come forward. You’re out there. Don’t be afraid.

Posted by: Accountability at July 19, 2006 08:21 AM

I would think that a drug addict is unfit for public office; Fabrizi's judgement will constantly be in question such as his judgement to stay in office.

For some reason, I’m not that offended that this mayor was caught snorting coke and partying hard. Its that he was CRYING like a girl when he was caught that is so tasteless to me. Get caught, at least be a man about it. Say “hell yeah, I did coke off that hooker’s ass, and for 50 bucks on ebay, I’ll sell you a picture!” Mayor Marion Barry didn’t cry when he got busted. He was a man about it. Sure, he blamed the prostitute, but failure to accept responsibility is an earmark of a good Democrat.

Is it possible that Fabrizi's refusal to step down is part of the denial that we hear so much about when it comes to people trying to overcome drugs?

25 % Denial...75 % ARROGANCE...pure and simple...Hes THE KING...noone can touch him.Boy do I WISH I HAD THAT VIDEO...I would send copies to Hard Copy,All the news stations,Americas FUNNIEST VIDEOS..National Enquirer-old FAT BOY would be right on the cover with Tom Cruise,and Brad PiTT...lol...

Congratulations to "Johnny the Nose".....

502 BLOGS

78.833% want your fat ass in Waterbury.

Now is the time for the good people of Bridgeport to identify a collection of suitable candidates to run for mayor. Don't the Puppetmesto choose for you.

Life does not have to go as usual!!!

Message to Mayor Fabrizi and the Bridgeport Police Department

If, and I emphasize IF, there are any police or other law enforcement officials working in/for the City of Bridgeport and they have covered up or participated in Mayor Fabrizi's illegal drug activities, watch out. The data doesn't lie (unlike the Mayor).

From 1999: Drug-related corruption has plagued federal, state and local law enforcement in many ways. Across the United States, our local communities have felt the burden of law enforcement officials involved in drug corruption scandals. Consider these examples culled from recent news articles:

In Illinois, three Austin District police officers were caught on camera pocketing $25,000 in cash during a drug raid. Their 1998 trial showed a video with police stuffing cash into their pockets.149

In Cleveland the FBI arrested 44 police officers in 1998 who were involved in drug-related corruption including taking payoffs to protect dealers involved in drug trafficking. Each of the officers took part in at least one of 16 staged deals by the FBI.

In Philadelphia, more than 100 drug convictions were dismissed, up to 2,000 cases tainted and the city was forced to pay millions of dollars to settle civil law suits as a result of a police corruption scandal. Six officers pled guilty to fabricating evidence and stealing from drug suspects.151 One of the convicted officers testified in a civil deposition that as many as 600 Philadelphia police lied under oath and justified their actions because “there was a War on Drugs” and “drug dealers do not have any rights.”152

In May of 1998, four former and suspended Chicago police officers were convicted of shaking down undercover agents posing as drug pushers. One of the officers convicted of racketeering, conspiracy and extortion was accused of being a high-ranking leader of the Conservative Vice Lords street gang; he is facing about 120 years behind bars. The other officers face sentences ranging from 11 years to 106 years for similar crimes.153

In Zapata County, Texas most of the county's leaders, including the county sheriff, judge and clerk pled guilty to drug charges.154

Along the U.S.-Mexican border 46 local, state and federal law enforcement officials have been indicted or convicted of drug charges in the last three years.155

In May of 1998, an investigator for the Shawnee, Oklahoma District Attorney's office pled guilty to submitting false receipts for drug informant funds and keeping the funds for himself. Two other investigators were charged, one pled guilty and the other is facing a retrial after a hung jury.156

This is just a sampling of cases reported in cities and small towns across the United States.

It is impossible to know the extent of corruption among public officials. Many of the corruption-related crimes merely involve looking the other way at the border or taking a portion of cash seized from alleged drug dealers, but other corruption cases involve working closely with violent drug traffickers. According to the Government Accounting Office (GAO), on average, half of all police officers convicted as a result of FBI-led corruption cases between 1993 and 1997 were convicted for drug-related offenses.168 Although uncomfortable, it is crucial to accept the fact that the drug war has created corruption. Once the problem is acknowledged, the next step is to realistically accept the difficulties in solving it. There is vast wealth in the drug market, and corruption will be inherent in drug enforcement as long as we rely on criminalization as our primary method of control. Law enforcement agencies must hire slowly and carefully, because corruption has consistently followed rapid expansions of police forces. Agencies need to put in place a series of checks and balances so that no individual official makes critical decisions or handles investigations without close supervision. Finally, the activities of police officials must be closely supervised by citizen review boards or some other mechanism that includes citizen participation.

While widespread corruption does not necessarily translate into a high percentage of corrupt law enforcement officials, it does suggest that corruption exists at some levels in every agency. Wherever there are drugs, there is an opportunity for corruption; as a result, no law enforcement official should be above suspicion, as corruption has been documented at the lowest and highest levels.

How Mayor Fabrizi could have had such a long term illegal drug abuse and alcohol problem, without a single incident of a DUI or illegal drug possession arrest boggles the mind. Perhaps the new leadership will clean house (Norwood).

At minimum, citizens must wake up. Where are the witnesses?

ok Accountability, Lets say someone does say I witnessed the mayor buying drugs then what? we already know JF parties and whom he purchases his coke from. what is going to the FBI going to do? Nothing! What are they doing now? not a whole hell of alot huh?

And I'll say it again. Hey Bridgeport ya big fat full of corruption, no morals havin, big pay offs takin, favors owin, hands always gettin caught in the cookie jar bunch of crooks ya need a good ENEMA.

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE GIVE BRIDGEPORT THE ENEMA IT SO VERY MUCH NEEDS

PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPLEASE????

A few more to add to the list -

Hey Bridgeport - You big full of corruption, scandals havin, pay offs takin, favors owin, tax payer raping, FBI attracting, enema needin, hands always getting caught in the cookie jar bunch of crooks ya! When will you learn??

We only know what's been released to the public via formal channels (the Mayor's mouth). If you think that's all there is to this story you are are missing the main point of these postings.

Anyone who has evidence about the Mayor's involvement with illegal activities should contact one of the local news stations. They will be more than happy to investigate the evidence/story and broadcast it. In a fair world, you might think it would be more appropriate to first confront the Mayor and give him a chance to explain. Or you might think it would be more appropriate to let the local law enforcement handle the evidence. That won't happen here in Bridgeport, it can't happen here, and it's all because the Mayor cannot be trusted. It is too hard to discern how far his dirty hands reach and into which pockets. You need to go outside the city to an independent, even if biased, news media source. You don't need to go on camera, you don't need to give your name. You just need to call and talk to one of the reporters and offer to send them the details or evidence in writing. The more people who come forward with these stories and evidence, the harder it will be to ignore how bad the problem has become with Mayor Fabrizi - his lack of honesty, his arrogance, his love of $ and the high life, his goomba attitude, and his disregard for the law.

It's a shame that witnesses feel they cannot trust bringing the evidence to the Bridgeport Police Department.

It's a shame that witnesses can't trust the Mayor.

Please don't let that stop you. I urge witnesses to come forward - the more, the better.

I will say it again,
Fatrizi is working with the FBI. that's why the prosecuter apologized for his name "leaking" out. he is tetifying against his drug dealers. He is safe for now, until the dealers tell more info on him.

Besides the f=drug use, the "feds" need to look into the city's finacial system trail and see how money is being illegally moved around from different accounts. How things are purchased without going to bid. How high salaries are given to the Mayor's friends, for example when Ganim was in office, his "executive secretary" was making no more than 55 k. Well his new "secretary" oh executive sec, is actually pulling in over 75k, more than his aides who actually work are getting paid. Something fishy all over Bridgeport , ecpecially at the annex.

To Anonymous at 0749am today

You keep posting BLOGS suggesting that there is a lot of evidence out there that would lead to Johnny the Nose's arrest as well as many others in his so called administration. You are implying that "the nose" is guilty of a lot of crimes.

WHERE'S THE BEEF???

WHAT CRIMES???

Give us some substance. Then people will respond. Right now your baseless inuendo is hurting us with maybe false allegations or implications of allegations.

STEP UP!! SHOW YOUR CARDS. A statue will be built of you and placed in Seaside Park right next to ole PT. Sounds like you and he have a lot in common.

By the way, I think Fabrizi should get his coked up fat ass out of office right away.

from todays htfd courant. this sums it all up:
Bridgeport Election Ploy?
July 21, 2006
Forced to admit recently that he used cocaine, Bridgeport Mayor John M. Fabrizi is trying to win back voter confidence by, among other things, directing police to come up with a way to rid the city of drug dealers.

Good. Mr. Fabrizi can start the ball rolling by giving police the name of the person who sold him the illegal drugs that he ingested while he served as president of the city council and after he became mayor - until 18 months ago, when he says he quit using cocaine.

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Turning in his own dealer would demonstrate to voters that Mr. Fabrizi is genuinely committed to purging Bridgeport of cocaine. His continued refusal to say who sold him drugs suggests strongly that he is still hiding something and cannot face the consequences of having his secret revealed. Residents have no reason to trust him.

His refusal to come clean also colors other measures he intends to take to assure the public he no longer is an addict. It makes them look like re-election ploys. He faces voters again next year and has said he intends to run.

Mr. Fabrizi announced, for example, that he would forgo two years of salary raises worth about $5,400; that his team of counselors and therapists for substance abuse would provide quarterly updates on his progress; and that he will perform charitable service to the community and become a "voice for recovery." The mayor seems to be acting as judge and jury in his own case.

His cocaine use became a matter of public knowledge when his name appeared in a summary of FBI interviews with a suspected drug dealer. Federal prosecutors had mistakenly placed the summary in a public court file that later landed in the hands of the news media.

Had it not been for that inopportune disclosure, the voters might still not know about Mr. Fabrizi's drug use. Keeping mum about his cocaine supplier hardly restores his moral authority to lead the city.

Better that Mr. Fabrizi step down and give Bridgeport a chance for a fresh start. Federal and state criminal authorities also ought to be investigating his drug use

According to the Hartford Courant, the Mayor is not willing to give up the name of his drug dealer... Gee.... let's all think who can it be??? Possibly the son of our very own local Democratic Town Committee Member and his wife who is the Zoning Board Commissioner, seems logical to anyone with half a brain! Come on Mr.Mayor!! tell the truth, do you really think that the public is that stupid!

Jennifer,

Why the inuendo? Who are you referring to when you state..."Possibly the son of our very own local Democratic Town Committee Member and his wife who is the Zoning Board Commissioner." Name names. Offer evidence. Otherwise, baseless inuendo does us no good at all. It hurts us, actually, because it confuses the real facts and issues.

I want Johnny the Nose out of office too.

To Anonymous at July 21, 2006 08:44 AM - Where's the Beef?

If I had cards I would show them. The reason for all the blogs is to find people out there who DO have the evidence and are willing to come forward. And how am I so sure there IS evidence and information that's not been released? A simple analysis of the Mayor's own statements would indicate broke several laws (a.k.a. crimes) already. And where there is smoke, there is fire (i.e. the possibility of additional crimes indirectly or directly related to his illegal drug and alcohol abuse lifestyle).

Here are some crimes he would have actually HAD to commit in order to ingest cocaine:

1. Purchasing cocaine (procurement is a crime).
2. Possession of cocaine (possession is a crime).
3. Ingesting cocaine (illegal use is a crime).
4. Associating with people who possess, use, or deal cocaine (aiding and abetting criminals).
5. Failure to uphold his oath of office.

Here are some crimes he MIGHT have committed:

1. Use of cell phone to purchase drugs.
2. Providing cocaine to another individual for free or in exchange for money or other favors (dealing).
3. Drunk driving.
4. Abusing drugs and/or alcohol and conduct official city business while employed by the city as a teacher, education administrator, city council member, and/or mayor.
5. Involvement of town vehicle or other town property (buildings, computers, telephones) in the illegal drug use or alcohol abuse activity.
6. Involvement of business establishments, or jurisdictions with the illegal drug activities.
7. Bribes or extortion to cover up his illegal activity.
8. Favors provided to individuals to cover up his illegal activity.
9. Mismanagement of city business while under the influence of illegal substances or alcohol, or hungover from alcohol abuse.
10. Intimidation tactics to silence people who can't afford to lose their jobs but who know the facts about the Mayor's illegal activities.

Bottom line - people don't do drugs "occasionally" over a period of many years and remain in lawful situations. Drugs, by their very nature, attract criminals and cause criminal behavior in even the most upstanding of citizens. So does alcohol. And one lie and cover up leads to another. Mayor Fabrizi admitted he has abused drugs and alcohol FOR YEARS.

Trust me, there ARE people out there who have evidence that can lead to his arrest. They need to come forward. The longer people wait, the harder it will be to remove him from office.

Acountability and Jennifer

There's this guy who hangs out on the corner of Main and State. He looks and dresses like a drug dealer. His wife votes Democratic in local elections. I'll bet he's fat Johnny's dealer. Is there someone out there who can prove what I think? See where unsupported inuendo leads.

Accountability,

Do you work in a deli in Black Rock?

Accountability,

Do you spend a lot of time in the hot dog line at Merritt Canteen?

No to both of your questions. I am a concerned citizen who is tired of the lack of accountability by people we elect as leaders.

I am trying to give concrete examples for people to consider - ways to get this current Mayor out of office and see justice served.

Is the mob protecting the Mayor? Didn't even think to include that in his long list of potential criminal activity. That would explain his apparent insulation from law enforcement. It's no secret the mob penetrates, and is allowed to remain in, all levels of government and businesses in the City of Bridgeport.

How many town officials, public employees, business owners, and law enforcement officers are involved with this cover up for the Mayor?

Accountability

I agree with you totally and support your passion. I'm just having a little fun by implying that your BLOGS do more good for Torres and Caruso.

There is one person who can answer each of your questions with facts and evidence. This person is the Special Agent in Charge of the Bridgeport office of the FBI. Are you reading this stuff Special Agent? Do you feel guilty when you cash your pay check?

Accountability...start busting this guys/gals chops. He or she is supposed to be on our side.

Thanks Anonymous. I'm glad we're on the same side.

Sooner or later, something is going to give way and the dam of evidence will come spilling out. The pressure must certainly be building at City Hall for the Mayor and anyone at any level covering up for him.

Some of those people who are covering up are not the type who can keep a secret very long. They are also the type who will start getting physical ailments (chest pains, insomnia, irritability, etc.) because the weight of what they are hiding is starting to crush them from within.

I would not be surprised in the least if the Mayor himself might be cracking a little inside at the weight of his own guilt.

I will continue to urge people to come forward with evidence and to do the right thing.

Where's Bridgeport United! when you need them? When is this media blitz coming? We need you guys to make some changes. I urge you to unite with the bloggers here - you are the ideal combination of people we need to change BPT.

We should all join Bridgeport United!

I second that motion, Tim. What is up with this mystery group? Seems like the only place I hear about them is on this blog. Let's have some solid data so that like-minded people can join up. Do they meet regularly? If so, where and when?

DOWN LOW, haven't seen any posting lately. Hopefully you haven't "committed suicide" in some dark alley somewhere.

Andrew Fardy, the father of an accused drug dealer Shawn Fardy who DID supply cocaine to Mayor John M. Fabrizi, has refused a mayoral appointment to the Board of Parks Commissioners. why refuse??? Why would the mayor appoint the man anyway?? oh cause thats his dealers dad...Also Accused drug dealer Shawn Fardy, turned over his house to his parents Andrew and Pat Fardy she is the mayor appointed Zoning Board Commissioner three months before he was arrested there are your names 1+1=2

Terrific....

Now we know that Shawn Fardy is fat ass' supplier. Shawn Fardy quit claimed his house (pendente lite)to his parents. His mother is a zoning board commissioner. His father wisely passed on a patronage appointment. Maybe the FBI can cut a deal with Shawn to get some answers. How much cocaine, when where, who was there?

This Fardy name is coming up an awful lot lately. FBI...are you investigating them?

It's 5:00 AM...Stop Blubbering !

Good People of Bridgeport

You are in very deep trouble. You are not the electorate. You have no choice in whom will occupy the mayoral office. All of this is determined by one self serving man. When it is election time, this man selects the party candidate them mobilizes a get out to vote campaign that includes all the people who will vote the way he wants. These people are largely municipal employees who have to vote that way or lose their jobs. Term after term you are stuck with a slug who works for the man and regretably is not the man.

You can change all of this easily. First, identify your candidate. Pick a person who has passion and will govern with skill, honor and courage. Then support his or her campaign with work and money. But most importantly, more than double the number of people who vote in any city election. You'll get your person. Not all politicians are corrupt. You let the corrupt ones gain office continually by letting the voting machine pick for you.

It's easy, Bridgeport. Certainly there are some people out there who want better. Step Up. Just do it!!!

Envoy 5

You are absolutely right. Why don't you run for mayor?

I agree with Envoy 5. We have let the Bridgeport Bums hand pick cronies for too many years. Good restaurants don't make for good municipal intentions. We were better off with Ganim. This guy is an unbelievable fraud. He is ugly, fat, dumb, dishonest, addicted and inept. Just the right qualifications for "the man" to have manage his affairs.

Let's hear more from you Envoy 5.

To SC NO I HAVE NOT COMMITTED SUICIDE. LOVE LIFE TOO MUCH I HAVE BEEN ON DIDN"T YOU SEE MY LAST FEW BLOGS??

LET ME CLEAR MY THROAT PLEASE -

"HEY BRIDGEPORT - YA BIG FULL OF CORRUPTION, NO MORALS HAVIN, BIG PAY OFFS TAKEN, FAVORS OWEN, HANDS ALWAYS GETTIN CAUGHT IN THE COOKIE JAR, BLACK EYES HAVIN, BUNCH OF CROOKS"

JUST ANOTHER CITY EMPLOYEE READING ALL OF THESE BLOGS THATS DISCUSTED THAT NOTHING GETS DONE. I CANNOT GET INVOLVED FOR THE TIME BEING, HOWEVER I HAVE GIVEN YOU THE PEOPLE THAT CAN GO DEMAND ANSWERS SOME FUEL FOR YOUR FIRE YET NOTHING GETS ACCOMPLISHED OTHER THAN PEOPLE SPEWING ON THIS BLOG.

I DON"T KNOW IF SOME OF THIS STUFF IS ILLEGAL BUT I DO KNOW THAT IT IS MORALLY CORRUPT AND THE GOOD PEOPLE AND I STRESS GOOD PEOPLE OF BRIDGEPORT SHOULDN"T STAND FOR IT.

1. CHECK OUT THE RELATIONSHIPS AND POSITIONS HELD OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS WHETHER ZONING, CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF EDUCATION and you will see that about 75% of these people who sit on boards actually hold CITY or BOARD OF EDUCATION JOBS (THAT ISN"T SUPPOSED TO BE) or a family member of theirs does.

2. ITS BLATENTLY PUBLIC THAT THE ZONING DEPARTMENT IS CORRUPT AND THAT ANYONE WHO NEEDS TO GET A PERMIT MUST GO SEE LITTLE BARNEY RUBBLE LOOKING GUY IN THE ZONING DEPARTMENT. PLENTY OF ENVELOPES ARE PASSED IN THE HALLS OF CITY HALL. REMEMBER THE ONE THAT WAS DROPPED OUT OF AN OFFICIALS POCKET A WHILE BACK AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PICKED IT UP AND SQUEELED? WONDER IF THAT EMPLOYEE IS STILL AN EMPLOYEE?? A LOT OF EMPLOYEES WONDER WHERE THAT LITTLE BARNEY RUBBLE LOOKING GUY DISAPEARS TO FOR HOURS OUT OF THE DAY. HEY MR. FBI GUY YOU SHOULD FOLLOW HIS STEPS FOR A FEW DAYS. THEN THE SHAKE DOWN OF HONEST BUSINESS PEOPLE MIGHT DISAPEAR. HONESTLY I THOUGHT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE ZONING DEPARTMENT AND MUST ADMIT THAT THE NEWEST REVOLATIONS OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE IS NEWS TO ME. BUT IT DOESN'T SURPISE ME. IN FACT NOTHING DOES THESE DAYS.

3. TAKE THE CITY COUNCIL FOR INSTANCE (OKAY THE GIRL THAT HER MOM OR DAD SITS ON THIS COMMITTEE THEY ARE PROBABLY ONE OR TWO PEOPLE THAT ARE DESCENT) BUT THE REST OF THOSE BIG SUPRANOS WANNABES ARE CORRUPT. I CAN TELL YOU THAT 1/2 AND I MEAN HALF OF THOSE COUNCIL PEOPLE ARE GUILTY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS THEY ALL HAVE CITY JOBS OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS DO. IF YOU GO THROUGH THE NAMES AND WALK AROUND THE CITY AND BOARD DEPARTMENTS YOU'LL SEE THE POINT I AM MAKING. HELL LABOR RELATIONS ALONE HAS A TON OF THEM ? mCCARTHY - LABOR RELATIONS OFFICER, THE RECEPTIONIST IN LABOR RELATIONS IS MARRIED TO THE HOUSING OFFICIAL THAT JUST GOT BUSTED SHAKING CITIZENS DOWN LAST YEAR,

TIES INTO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, FABRIZI WAS A TEACHER AND IS NOW THE MAYOR, THE PERSON IN THE COUNCIL POSITION RIGHT UNDER THE PRESIDENT ? COVINO WORKS IN THE NUTRITION CENTER ON FEDERAL STREET AND NOW WE HEAR THAT HER DAUGHTER PANUZZIO IS THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WHO JUST DEMANDED AND RECEIVED A BIG FAT PAY RAISE LAST MONTH AT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING TO OVER $110,000.00 THE SUPERINTENDENT ROLLED OVER AND GAVE IT TO HER AND THE FABRIZI OR FAB 5 (BOARD MEMBERS) HAVE HER BACK OUT OF RESPECT FOR HER MOMMY. AND TO THINK THAT THEY COULDN'T SOLVE THE BUDGET? THEY TOO LIKE WAS IT THE TOWN OF OXFORD APPARENTLY HID THE MONEY IN THE BUDGET UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE BEFORE THE NEW YEAR AND PULLED THE MONEY OUT OF THEIR HATS AND GAVE THEMSELVES BIG FAT RAISES ONLY THEY UNLIKE OXFORD DIDN'T GET CAUGHT YET. FOI MY FRIENDS YOUR ALL ENTITLED TO THIS INFORMATION AND THESE MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC MRS SILVERS FROM THE CT POST COVERS THOSE MEETINGS HOW COME SHE DIDN'T PICK UP ON THIS IMPORTANT STORY LIKE THE GOOD REPORTER IN OXFORD DID?? AND THEY NEED TO RAISE THE TAXES? THIS IS SICK

4. SO WE HAVE ALL THE KINGS MEN GETTING PAID AND FED WELL AND DRIVING PRETTY NICE CITY VEHICLES TOO. DO THEY ALL NEED BIG EXPEDITIONS? WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE TIME WHEN THE MAYOR SAID THAT HE WOULD DITCH GANIMS BRAND NEW EXPO AND SLIDE INTO A MODEST EXPLORER? GUESS ALL THE FRIENDS FIT BETTER IN THE EXPODITION. IF YOU SOLD ALL OF THEIR CARS AND PUT THEM INTO LITTLE ECONOMICAL CITY CARS LIKE THE WHITE PARK PROJECT CARS I WOULDN'T EVEN MIND THE MAYOR DRIVING AROUND IN A BUICK LIKE THE FORMER CHEIF OF POLICE RODE IN BUT COMMON THESE PEOPLE ARE LIVING THE HIGH LIFE LOOK LIKE A BUNCH OF SOPRANOS WANNABES HANGIN OUT ON MADISON AVENUE. OUR MAYOR MUST REPRESENT HIMSELF IN A DECENT CAR TO GO TO FUNCTIONS TO BUT COMMON A BIG SHINY BRAND NEW EXPO NOT NEEDED! COME DOWN TO REALITY. THIS IS TAX PAYERS FOOTING THE BILL

LETS TALK ABOUT THE HAND PICKED EMPLOYEES IN THAT OFFICE WHILE WE ARE AT IT. I FOR ONE WILL NEVER FORGET HOW HE ROLLED AROUND CITY HALL AND HAND PICKED HIS EMPLOYEES.. ONE FROM LABOR RELATIONS ANOTHER RECEPTIONIST (HIS RIGHT HAND MANS NUMBER ONE LOVER UNDER THE COVER AND THE NO TELL MOTELS NUMBER ONE CUSTOMER BY THE WAY)

HAVE TO RUN. TOO BUSY TO RAMBLE. YOUALL HAVE ENOUGH HERE ALONE START WITH THE TOP HEAVY SALARIES AND HELP GIVE BPT. THE ENEMA IT SO VERY MUCH NEEDS PPPPPPPPPPPLEASE

down low

you are right about the nepotism.leagally you cannot stop municipal workers from becoming elected officials. now you give city jobs to family members and you get everything you want passed in the council. the problem is that because the city workers control the mayors' office, the democratic mayor let's the crooks retire in stead of putting them in jail. now they can still collect their pentions and they and their family members will continue to vote democratic. and the corruption continues.

guess how many republicians have been mayor since 1957??? only 3!!!

yeah i heard that the superintendent of the board of education even gave his executive assistant a big fat raise too. so that makes atleast two secretaries one for the mayor and one for the board of education each making approx. $75,000 together using up $150,000 of our tax dollars - NO WONDER OUR CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE BOOKS these depts are payiing administration too much money

My cousin is a secretary at one of the schools in bridgeport and doesn't even make $30,000 for all of the years she has been there. Why the big difference? Wonder how good they realy are?

I am going to go get a job in the city if you cain't beet em join em. Maybe then i will have enough pay to pay my taxes that are too high. Common we are close to 50% tax base ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

What is going on. These people, their ways and their salaries need to be analyized for what they realy are?? Wasn't there supposed to be a team going around monitoring this?

To the wives of the big wigs in City Hall and Especially the Annex. It's 5:15 PM Do You Know Where Your Husbands Are?

I can name one that didn't watch too good NOW LOOK!

TO ALAN: Finally someone that agrees. I realize that Bridgeport is a democratic run city, however I wonder if there are any that are debt free and could properly run the city with no ties. When I have said that Bpt. needs a good enema I am serious and wonder if we should give a Republican a shot. How bad could it be? I mean nothing seems to be worse than this cronyism that is blatently being rammed down our throats. Its disgusting its like they are sleeping with each other on the job and we are paying them to do it. In fact some at the City Hall Annex are and literally had to be separated for images sake.

Now you speak of people retiring to get out of trouble. My heart goes out to the outstanding police officer J. Brennan (Head of the Office of Internal Affairs) who was punished and harassed for doing his job which was finding dirt on the administration and acting on it. How was he rewarded? They threatened him, kicked him out and offered him an early retirement and 10 grand. The others that wouldn't go were transferred back to a demeaning position in Patrol. Guess the Annex runs the Police Dept. too. How sad.

More black eyes to come to Bridgeport I guess. Hey we aan nickname them the BLACK EYE PEAS!

Now we are talking! Be sure to read at least the last 6 blogs!!

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DOWN LOW

NO, YOU AGREE WITH ME. BRIDGEPORT HAD THE VERY CHANCE TO GIVE THE CITY THE ENEMA IT NEEDED BACK IN 1989 WHEN MORAN WAS THE MAYOR. SHE TRIED TO BREAK THE UNIONS STRANGLEHOLD ON THE CITY WHEN SHE TRIED TO REORGANIZE THE CITY. PIMPANELLI (TIMPANELLI), THE BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, THE CONNECTICUT POST AND PEOPLE IN THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOUGHT HER. AS LONG AS THE DEMOCRATIC MACHINE CONTROL THE JOBS IN THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, NOTHING AND I DO MEAN NOTHING WILL CHANGE. IF FABRIZI GOES, THEN YOU ARE STUCK WITH AYALA OR EVEN WORSE, CARUSO. WHEN SO MANY IN THE CITY DO NOT CARE, IT IS ALMOST AN IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION. THE PEPOLE PAY THE HIGHEST TAXES IN THE COUNTRY AND HAVE ONE OF THE WORST EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN THE COUNTRY AND THERE IS NO GREAT OUTCRY, WHY IN GOD'S NAME SHOULD PEOPLE GIVE ONE IOTA ABOUT THE MAYOR DOING COKE. REMEMBER ONLY 5,000 PEOPLE SPOKE ABOUT FABRIZI OUT OF 145,000. FORGET ABOUT IT!!!!

This was posted by someone who goes by Envoy 5. I think this blog is right on point and should be followed to a tee. The more people who vote the better the elected official. It is so simple, isn't it?

Good People of Bridgeport

"You are in very deep trouble. You are not the electorate. You have no choice in whom will occupy the mayoral office. All of this is determined by one self serving man. When it is election time, this man selects the party candidate them mobilizes a get out to vote campaign that includes all the people who will vote the way he wants. These people are largely municipal employees who have to vote that way or lose their jobs. Term after term you are stuck with a slug who works for the man and regretably is not the man.

You can change all of this easily. First, identify your candidate. Pick a person who has passion and will govern with skill, honor and courage. Then support his or her campaign with work and money. But most importantly, more than double the number of people who vote in any city election. You'll get your person. Not all politicians are corrupt. You let the corrupt ones gain office continually by letting the voting machine pick for you.

It's easy, Bridgeport. Certainly there are some people out there who want better. Step Up. Just do it!!!" Envoy 5 7:38am

TO ALAN: YOUR RIGHT ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! UNFORTUNATELY ITS JUST TOO LATE AND A LOST CAUSE.
TOO SAD FOR BPT.

And we have the Fardy name again front page todays post.... Anonymous at July 21, 2006 11:33 PM your were so right Ill bet it is coming up alot at the FBI

Did I miss it or did today's CT Post friont page story about corruption and the bribe offer to the Fardy wife never mention their son's implication with drugs?

If I am correct I guess the Post feels their job is done rehabbing FAbrizi's image and have now turned to rehabbing the Fardy family image??

The 2 Fs- Fardy and Fabrizi should be BUNKING TOGETHER at club FED in Danbury...and the CT POST should change its name to THE FABRIZI FAN CLUB GAZETTE...............

To Envoy 5

I know who you are and I know you know a lot about Fardy and his friend John.

Well, at least Fabrizi DID admit the drug use albeit after he was caught.
Some families deny the drug use. And when they lose their loved ones, they deny it even then. Read the latest autopsy report. It's public.

CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE IN THE CONNECTICUT POST - WHAT A JOKE IT IS BASICALLY ATTEMPTING TO PAINT FARDYS FATHER AS A PILLAR OF SOCIETY. ALL OF THE SUDDEN THIS GUY AND HIS FAMILY HAVE MORALS? LOOKS TO ME LIKE THEY ARE TRYING TO PAINT A GOOD IMAGE HERE.

ALL HOPE MAY NOT BE LOST. MR. FBI AGENT SEEMS TO BE READING THESE BLOGS AS HE HAS APPARENTLY CAUGHT ON TO THE FACT THAT BOARD MEMBERS ON THE ZONING, CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF EDUCATION SHOULDN'T HAVE TIES TO CITY JOBS AS IT HELPS THEM IN TOO MANY AREAS AND IT IS BLATENTLY WRONG. ONLY THING IS THAT I DO NOT THINK THAT HE FULLY REALIZES THAT NOT ONLY DO SOME OF THESE COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS HAVE CONNECTIONS THROUGH RELATIVES IN CITY JOBS THEY HAVE THE CITY JOBS.. WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ALONE THEY HOLD SEVERAL JOBS FROM LABOR RELATIONS OFFICER MCcARTHY, TO THE RECEPTIONIST HOFFMAN (TREASURER?), ONE THAT WORKS IN THE NUTRITION CENTER - COVININO? HER DAUGHTER OR DAUGHTER IN LAW WORKS AS dIRECTOR IN HUMAN RESOURCES AT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (PANUZZIO?) THIS ALONE HELPS SWAY THE OUTCOME OF MANY LABOR DECISIONS ALONE AND THAT TOGETHER WITH THE CONTROL OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BY THE FABRIZI 5 THAT VOTE THE WAY THAT THEY ARE TOLD TO IS A PRETTY GOOD STRONG HOLD AND GOOD TIES TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. NOT TO MENTION THE ZONING DEPARTMENT BUT WE COULD GO ON FOR DAYS HERE.

YOU HAVE TO HAND IT TO THEM THAT THEY WERE BRILLIANT ENOUGH TO GIVE THEMSELVES (TOP ADMINISTRATION IN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION) RAISES A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR - DID ANYONE READ THAT IN THE POST? OR WAS ANYONE AT THE BOARD MEETING THAT NIGHT? HOW CAN THE BOARD GIVE THESE PEOPLE RAISES WHEN THE CHILDREN DON'T HAVE BOOKS?? NO ONE CHALLENGED IT NOT EVEN SUE SILVERS WHO WAS THERE COVERING THE MEETING/ WHOSE SIDE IS SHE ON ANYWAYS? POOR OXFORD DID THE SAME THING BUT THEY GOT CAUGHT BECAUSE SOME BOARD OR COUNCIL MEMBERS QUESTIONED IT WHEREAS IN BRIDGEPORT NOBODY QUESTIONS THESE THINGS AS THEY ARE LOOKED FAVORABLY UPON AS FRIENDS SIMPLY TAKING THIER CUT.

SHAME ON THE BRIDGEPORT RESIDENTS FOR NOT QUESTIONING THOSE ACTIONS ALONG WITH THE MANY OTHER UNNESSARY SPENDING THAT DRIVES THE TAXES UP. NO WONDER THEY KEEP CRYING THAT THEY NEED MORE MONEY? WHY DO THESE OFFICIALS NEED BIG FANCY EXPODITIONS TO TAKE HOME, NEED TO EARN $120,000 -$160,000 EACH ON AN AVERAGE AND WHY THE HECK TO THE RECEIPTIONISTS/SECRETARIES DESERVE TO TAKE HOME $75,000 AND THEN ON TOP OF IT BE PERMITTED TO WORK PART TIME JOBS AS WELL TO PUSH THEIR BASES UP OVER $100,000

THIS STINKS BIG TIME!

Original Down Low

Names. Who are the secretaries and receptionists making $100,000. You're right. It does stink. Name the people. Get it out in the open. Give the good people of Bridgeport all the ammunition they need to get fat ass out of office along with the sh*t who works for him. What a friggin disgrace Bridgeport is.

To Anonymouos at July 23, 2006 at 12:12 PM

I think that we should be concerned with all of the top dogs and their secretaries incomes. If someone were to take advantage of the Freedom of Information Act and ask for the names and salaries of the administrative offices it would be clear as day. I was told that the Superintendent of Schools secretary was making a pretty hefty base salary and works for the BOARD OF EDUCATION AS ITS SECRETARY/CLERK ON THE SIDE AND ALSO PULLS IN OTHER SALARIES ON THE SIDE SOMEWHERE IN THE CITY. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE FORMER SUPERINTENDENT TOOK EXTREMELY GOOD CARE OF HER BECAUSE THEY ARE BOTH THE SAME ETHNIC BACKGROUND. AGAIN I CANNOT HELP BUT WONDER WHY MRS. SILVERS FROM THE CONNECTICUT POST DIDN;T QUESTION THESE RAISES LIKE THE PEOPLE IN OXFORD DID WHEN THEY GOT CAUGHT LAST MONTH DOING THE SAME EXACT THING, CANCELING OUT PROGRAMS, PUTTING LIMITS ON SPENDING FOR THE DISTRICT/CITY AND THEN PUTTING THE MONEY IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR THEMSELVES TO SNEAK IN PAY RAISES THE WEEK BEFORE THE NEW BUDGET AT THE MEETING.

AS FOR THE MAYORS SECRETARIES, I READ IN ONE OF THE RECENT BLOGS MAYBE FRIDAY OR SATURDAY ABOUT HIS SECRETARIES PULLING IN BIG BUCKS. yOU CAN CALL OUT TO THAT PERSON FOR SPECIFICS.

i SURE HOPE THAT THE FBI AGENT TAKES A HOLD OF THE ROSTER OF EMPLOYEES IN THE ANNEX, BOARD OF EDUCATION AND LABOR RELATIONS OH AND NUTRITIION CENTER AND IF HE IS GOOD WITH THE PUZZLE HE WILL HAVE ALL OF THE NAMES OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS, BOAARD MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

AND ALL OF THIS BULL ABOUT THEY ARE TAKING THE CITY CARS AWAY. FOOWEY! I SEE THOSE BIG EXPLORERS TRAVELING UP RT 25 EVERYDAY AND IN THE PARKING LOTS ALL OVER THE PLACE.

WHAT A DISCRACE IS RIGHT! WE CAN ONLY HOPE THAT THE FBI AGENT GIVES THE CITY/BOARD OF EDUCATION THE BIG FAT ENEMA THAT IT SO VERY NEEDS.

PRAY FOR A MIRACLE.

I KNOW - ENVOY 5 IS THE FBI MAN!

I am not with the FBI.

I see FATSO had a little FENDER BENDER today-at a CHURCH ,no less...since the City is SELF-INSURED,guess who's gonna PAY for this? You got it-US,the taxpayers...

Nice to see these blogs getting more to the point instead of people just blowing steam. I agree with several of the recent posters - we need NAMES. We need to see the NAMES, and without question marks or uncertainty.

If you or someone you know works in City Hall and is being intimidated into staying silent about the corruption and other illegal activities of the Mayor and his associates, please urge them to write down what they know and then you post it to this blog.

If envelopes filled with blood money can fly around City Hall from greasy palm to greasy palm, then start passing around some facts and evidence (names, dates, places, illegal activities, etc.) to people who can post it on this blog.

The Mayor's purchase and use of illegal drugs is only the tip of the iceberg because crime breeds crime.

The time for witnesses to come forward and take action is NOW. Don't give up. If we can get enough of the facts posted on this blog it will be hard to ignore, even if the CT Post chooses to support the criminals and criminal activity infecting our city by running "atta boy" stories about the Mayor's crimes and lack of punishment.

EVERYBODY,

IF YOU READ TODAY'S PAPER, THE FED'S ARE LOOKING INTO 2 THINGS: DRUGS AND GAMBLING. WHO HAS THE FED'S SAID THAT THEY ARE NOT, REPEAT, NOT GOING AFTER??

THAT'S RIGHT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN---
JOHN " JOHNNIE THE NOSE " FABRIZI!!!!

SO ALL YOU CITY WORKERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, DOCTORS AND LAWYERS WHO HAVE PARTIED WITH " JOHNNIE THE NOSE ", THE FBI HAVE ALL YOUR NAMES, ADDRESSESS AND PHONE NUMBERS!!!

I HOPE ALL THE DOCTORS, LAWYERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE CLEAN OTHERWISE, BECAUSE " JOHNNIE THE NOSE " IS NOT GOING TO BE BUBBA'S GIRLFRIEND!!!

" JOHNNIE THE NOSE " IS AN FBI INFORMENT!!

IT'S THE ONLY THING THAT MAKES ANY SENSE!!

No Alan, Johnnie the Nose is one of the players in the card games!!! That my friemd is a FACT!!

anonymous at july 23 9:00pm

THERE YOU GO!! WHO WOULD MAKE A BETTER FBI INFORMENT THAN " JOHNNIE THE NOSE "????
HE HAS ADMITTED TO THE DRUGS AND YOU SAY THAT HE IS IN ON THE CARD GAMES!!!

TODAY'S POST SAYS THE FEDS ARE LOOKING INTO BOTH DRUGS AND GAMBLING!!!

FABRIZI IS INTO BOTH!!!! WHAT BETTER INFORMENT COULD YOU ASK FOR???

THERE MUST BE SOME REASON THAT THE FEDS STATED THAT FABRIZI IS NOT A TARGET IN THE DRUGS INVESTAGATION???

I DID NOT GO TO SCHOOL IN BRIDGEPORT. WHERE I WENT 2 + 2 = 4.

I STILL SMELL A RAT!!!!!!

Come on folks - why are you letting the Mayor have all the fun snitching on his fellow employees, associates, and bedfellows in exchange for is freedom?

Let's start with the card game - where has the Mayor been seen and with who and when and how often?

I just finished reading the latest love letter the CT Post sent to his dishonor Johnny the Nose.

Are we, the good people of Bridgeport, supposed to admire this miscreant because he intends to remediate his creditability by cutting the expenses his bloated administration wastes away each minutre of every hour.

Fat Boy, that is what we expected you to do when you were "railroaded" into office. You are not going to redeem yourself in my eyes, by bucking up and doing your job. You will impress the hell out of me by doing the dog catcher job in Waterbury. Sure it's beyond your abilities. With all the rehab and other treatment you claim to be getting, you should have no trouble there and would be an asset. Go for it!! Just do it!!

The following is the excerpt from today's CT Post referred to by Envoy 5

"The new policy is part of a broader effort by Fabrizi to restore public trust in his administration. Criticism erupted last month when Fabrizi confessed to having abused illegal drugs and alcohol while in office.

As part of his so-called "action agenda" drawn up in reaction to the scandal, the mayor pledged he would initiate steps to tighten spending and management policies."

UTTERLY AMAZING!!!!!

DOES THIS MEAN THAT THOSE FANCY FORD EXPODITIONS WILL NO LONGER BE USED THEY SUCK UP A LOT OF GAS ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE USED TO GO HOME TO THE SUBURBS. DO ALL OF HIS STAFF NEED BLACKBERRY'S TOO AT ANOTHER $45.00 A PHONE FOR EMAIL ON TOP OF THE PLAN. DID ANYONE KNOW THAT INTERNET ACCESS IS A SEPARATE CHARGE?

WILL HE LOOK AT THE STAFF SALARIES IN HIS OFFICE AND THAT OF THE TOP TIERED STAFF AT CITY HALL ESPCIALLY CLERICAL TO SEE WHAT ALL GOES ON.

A BIG MESS TO CLEAN UP?

Just another drop in the bucket. to the message before me - i saw the article in the paper today. Big deal they chopped a few cars from being taken home but they were small less gas guzzling cars. the people that get to keep them okay they need them,but do they realy need brand new fancy explorers and expoditions to go to emergencies that take up to $90.00 to fill up each on average. But wait maybe they caint fit in the small cars???????? and its all on our dime imagine that and we let them do it!

Let's assume for a minute that those municipal employees that are driving gas guzzelers and using Blackberry's are performing their duties in an effecient and effective manner. I know.....

Gas costs for a fleet the size of Bridgeport and Blackberry usage costs are a drop in the bucket and, as the accountants like to say - little or no effect on the bottom line-. We should not restrict these highly skilled and competent professionals who occupy key municipal positions from performing their duties by taking away the "tools" that facilitates their efficiencies. I know....

We have a lot of other spending issues to take a strong stand upon. Fat boy knows it. He tosses us a bone with auto restrictions so that we can rally and shout. What about bloated salaries for goombas who couldn't figure their way out of a toilet?

This quote is taken from the 1st paragraph of the intoduction to theis BLOG site.

"Is Fabrizi a victim of his times? After all, he says he was introduced to cocaine use while he was "partying" with friends."

No, CT Post, it is we who are victims of his times.

I would cancel my subsciption to this rag, but I never had one. The CT Post has been a fish wrapper ever since I can remember.

Envoy5 - Sorry, but I disagree with you to a certain extent. Yes, I agree that these limitations are somewhat symbolic but as the manager of a business, I know that even these types of expenditures can make a difference. Sometimes the bigger impact is found in the decrease in administrative and maintenance costs. Granted, those tend to surface in the long term. Also, this sends a message to city employees that city resources must be treated with more care, or else they may lose them. It may be relatively small in terms of immediate financial impact but it is steps like this that will begin to shift the prevailing mindset of abuse.

On the flip side, I totally agree that an audit should be conducted on the performance and pay scale of high-ranking city officials and their support staff. There will not be any significant change in the way city employees handle resources until they see their bosses leading the way.

So, Mr. Fabrizi, if you continue to refuse to resign (despite the fact that it seems the desire of your constituency), the least you could do is lead by example. Garage (or sell) the fancy car and start driving something more cost effective while on city time. Drive your own vehicle for personal use.

The arrogant windbag again made the CT POST today-now he is taking away city cars-but NOT HIS,or his inner circle of CRONIES...they get to keep the gas guzzlers,and WE PAY FOR IT..Another dog and pony show by our generations version of PT Barnum-theres a sucker born every minute-and THEY ELECTED THIS BAG OF CRAP///////////////

After reading all of these blogs WOW Bridgeport citizens have a battle on their hands.

Will someone please go to city hall and that annex building and obtain a list of employees (I would say supervisors/administrators and their executive assistants) and then compare that list to lists of zoning, board of education, city council and other boards etc. and you will see that more than half are on both lists.

But hopefully we will see a descent news article sometime soon that all of the corruption/cronyism and intimidation have been stopped.

It is great to see that the interest is still there. The Post& Mr Fabrizi act as though the problem is gone. Enough will never be enough,till he is gone,He will probably not resign unless the law really gets too close or people come out with facts that can really hurt him. His public relations person caryn Kaufman must get paid a lot out of our tax dollars to manipulate ,twist an turn everything his way. He can only make prepared speaches to select groups,unannounced, so no one can go there except the invited few and hand picked media. She has skillfully kept him away from the public and reporters.She speaks for him and only the ct post has access to him.No Wonder she gets a car ! in an emergency she has to be there to lie for him.At a fire she would stand there and say THERE ARE NO FLAMES HERE Remember everything we have on him, gather more info! We'll get him if he ever tries to run again if the FBI doesn'get him first along with all his democratic buddies.One more thing PLEASE KEEP YOUR COMMENTS POLITE & COURTIOUS We can't sink to a lower level if we want to be taken seriously.I know you mean no harm, but you will lose respect with those who read your comments.

The father of the new Bridgeport police chief is a good friend of Johnny the Nose.

The FBI isn't doing anything about his dishonor either.

Why, good people of Bridgeport, do you take it?

Nice site. Thanks.

Good site. Thanks!

Very good site. Thank you!

Are you kidding me? No BLOGGING since 09:36amtoday!!

Is fat ass Johnny the nose getting away with it?

Come on Bridgeport, keep up the pressure.

if johnnie the nose is a FBI snitch like i think he is, he is playing with real fire.
he and councilman curwen were seen on the streets with mr. curcio. if johnnie the nose thinks he can roll over curcio to the feds, johnnie the nose has another think coming. he is playing with real connected people. they just might find him floating in the river. cause of death--- cocaine overdose!!!!
johnnie the nose, didn't your mother ever tell you not to play with the big boys????

Isn't Curwen the front man for DiNardo who is buddy buddy with Johnnie The Nose. How about those real estate tax breaks Johnnie.

INUENDO INUENDO INUENDO

Come on Bridgeport, give us FACTS, FACTS, FACTS.

When was fat ass seen with Curcio? Where? What time? With who?

When did The Nose give DiNardo tax breaks? Would another developer have gotten the same consideration?

There are laws against slander and libel for good reason. You cannot make an unsubstatiated claim against anyone without jeopardizing your assets that could be lost in a civil action. Tort law is very specific regarding slander and libel, for good reason.

If you make a valid claim against the big jerk you will benefit the people with a valid exposition. Otherwise the BLOG loses creditability and no one will pay any attention to our comments. This BLOG can be a powerful tool in our quest to rid our town of this piece of sh*t. Let's use it wisely.

FACTS. FACTS. FACTS.

first off, tax breaks are a matter of public record. you can get them by a FOI to the city clerks office. they have 3 business days to respond.
SECOND: THERE IS A TALK SHOW ON PUBLIC ACCESS CABLE CHAN. 77 ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT 8:30 PM. YOU CAN CALL IN AND TALK ABOUT WHATEVER YOU WANT. THE HOST KNOWS WHAT IS GOING ON IN BRIDGEPORT. IT IS A GOOD OUTLET FOR PEOPLE ON THIS BLOG!
WATCH AND CALL!

TO envoy5

there are only 2 ways to get rid of fabrizi now: 1) if he is arrested and found guilty of a crime or 2) he resigns. otherwise you are stuck with that piece of garbage and you will have to vote him out in nov., 2007

PEOPLE
in order to take back this town AWAY FROM THE CROOKED DEMOCRATIC PARTY THAT HAS RUINED THIS CITY, you would have to go out and register 30,000 new voters. people who actually give a sh-t about bridgeport. as you can see the post, the business community, the council of churches and many of the citizens do not. you are fighting an up-hill battle!
LOL

The whole way Bridgeport is run is SHAMEFUL! And to think that one man (Ghotti wannabe) has control of the entire city and he's not the mayor. A very skilled man you have to give him that. He has his girlfriend (a much older woman)placed in the Dept. on aging in charge of hiring (a channel to get his people hired through). Shameful, Shameful, Shameful

DOWN LOW

Who are you talking about? Who is the Gotti wannabe? Who is his girl friend? Dropping these little entendra here and there without the benefit of fact is killing us. This BLOG is losing creditability. Speak your mind. Don't hint at things. If you're sure, blow the whistle.

Mike @ 12:21 PM. A caveat about that Friday cable talk show host, Alan Stein former Bpt republican alderman who burned down his own home for insurance monies and nearly killed his neighbor!! Take him with Gus Montenaro with a huge grain of salt.

NO INSURANCE MONIES AND NO ONE WAS IN DANGER OR HURT.

THE DIFFERENCE IS HE PAID SOCIETY BACK UNLIKE BLOOD ON HIS HANDS FABRIZI. AND HE WAS NOT A COUNCILMAN AT THE TIME.
EVERYBODY GETS A SECOND CHANCE ANY SKELITONS IN YOUR CLOSET?

Cool site. Thanks!!!

Mike, he is still a scum arsonist. And yes, I've a whole cemetary full of skeletons. How about you?

in short Envoy5 Everyone knows Mario runs the city and his girlfriend Rose Hoyt (head of the agency on aging) gets his friends hired through that office and she also drums him up business by having many city run functions at his restaurant.

What bothers me is that no one does squat with this information why bother. What about all of the conflicts of interest with all of the board of ed and council members working city jobs and intimidating employees?

What about the hefty raises that the top dogs/heavy hitters in the Board of Education just pulled out of their A$$E$ when everyone was told that they were having problems paying bills etc. They put that money to the side and gave out raises with the blesssing of the Fab 5 (Board of Education) members Just like Oxford did only oxford didn't let them get away with it.

Is this all sick or what? Makes me sick to read that teaching positions had to be cut when all the top dogs were given hefty raises?

Not bothering with this blog any more. waste of my time. Will only look back if I read in the papers that the wannabes have been taken out of power...

Mike

Alan Stein is the absolute last person we should look to for guidance and commentary on any subject let alone our issues with Johnny the Nose. He is a pathetic loser with no redeeming features. He belongs on a remote public access station. Please keep Stein out of Bridgeport for good.

How bout now ENVOY5. Here's part of a published article from Jan 2006.

Since May 2004, the feds had a tap on Newton's cell phone. The sentencing report in some places mentions only the initials of people's names. An M.A. here, a T.W. and an E.J. in another episode. An M.H. There is an "Individual 1," described as being "associated with a reputed member of an organized crime family." Newton, the report says, spoke frequently with Individual 1 and, with the FBI watching, met with Individual 1 and Mr. Reputed on at least three occasions.

There may even be a new restaurant that takes on some mystique from all this.

Individual 1, when arranging a meeting with Newton, says at one point, "We're gonna stay away from Testo's for a little while." A footnote says "During the investigation of Joseph Ganim, Testo's was identified as a meeting place for Ganim associates. The restaurant was publicly rumored to have been under law enforcement surveillance."

Alas, the Testo's referred to there is gone, the end of an era if ever there was one. Mario Testa, Testo's owner, former Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee chairman and a man the FBI finds fascinating, opened a new Testo's a little farther north on Madison Avenue. There also is an unnamed "Bridgeport city official" and "officials of a development company" that Newton was attempting to bring together.

Many of the people who were involved in the Ganim case have gone to jail, served their time and have resumed their lives.

You'd have thought their stories might have given people pause. Likewise, some of the FBI agents and prosecutors who were involved in that case are either retired or have moved into different phases of their lives.

It seems clear that on both sides, new players have moved in to fill the void and Bridgeport in 2006 can look forward to being the shadow land where those skilled in dark arts will continue to compete.

Are you ready to Go To Work?

Anonymous at 0532

Nice BLOG. Exactly the tone we need to motivate the good people of Bridgeport into bonding into action to take over control of our fair city from the machine that has been so harmful for so long.

This is not the 1st time I have seen and heard that Mario Testo is behind much of our problems. I have also heard that the FBI pays a lot of attention to what he does.

The solution here seems simple. We should not elect the candidates appointed by the Democratic Town Committee so long as Testo and his cronies are calling the shots. We have a primary system where by we can offer to the electorate a choice.

Yeah, I'm ready to go to work. You?

Hey Envoy 5, you're great! You stir up a lot of good stuff. Keep it up !

Here's one for you to think about:

THe Democratic Town Committee endorsed the following as candidates for mayor
TEDESCO, MANDANICI, BUCCI, GANIM and FABRIZI.

They refused to endorse Chris Caruso.
Does this tell your "good people of Bridgeport" something?

Envoy5, I think you should form the GOOD PEOPLE OF BRIDGEPORT PARTY so that we can put an honest candidate up for office.

I'll work for ya!

I'll work for you too, Envoy 5. If we stir up enough interest, register a whole bunch of new voters, form a platform and pledge real reform, we can make this city great again. Who is the right gal, the right guy? Come on "good people of Bridgeport", step up. We only have 13.5 months left before Fabrizi makes his impassioned pledge to build a "brand new Bridgeport". We derserve better than we get.

Envoy 5 and the rest of the fairees that support you won't be able to raise a nickle to run your campaign. The machine is too big to topple. You will have in office the people we put there. Period. Grow up, turkeys.

To the clown that goes by ha ha ha ha ha. Listen here STELBOICH I know who you are. You big little man you. What are you proud of yourself and your little goombas? They all go down sooner or later. Just watch as they cave in on each other one by one when faced with going to the big house to be bubbas *&%^$^%#$! Watch how they talk watch how they fall. Ha Ha Ha Ha

One last note. Let me clear my thoat please -

Hey Bridgeport Ya Big Fat Full Of Corruption, No Morals Havin, Scandals Havin, Pay Offs Taken, Tax Payer Rapin, FBI Attractin, Big Enema Needing, Black Eye Havin BUNCH OF CROOKS.

Spazzizzle My Nizzle Please Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha

Give me a break. Don't you have an afterschool program to be enrolled in, DOWN LOW at 1:38pm?

And for you, ha ha ha. You probably belong in the same program but just in case you are for real, consider yourself put on notice. The corruption and incredible abuse that has run rampant in this city if going to be reined in. It wouldn't happen overnight but it will happen. I believe there are enough people like myself who desire to see leaders with character, who understand and fully embrace the concept of personal integrity to eventually turn the tide.

I live and work in this city and refuse to simply throw up my hands and say it will never change. I refuse to allow some shadowy entity who gets off on playing God to steal my hope for a brighter future and better leaders than we have had so far.

I am ready to work with like-minded people, regardless of our political views. This is not a political party issue, these are huge character and moral issues that can only be addressed by people who are willing to rise above the fray, walk the talk and go the distance to bring about change. This blog is just a starting point, not the finish line. Is there anyone out there who agrees?

Envoy5-

Yes, the DTC endorsed those mayors. You forget to mention that Chris Caruso was also the head of the Democratic Town Committee!!!

I wouldn't be surprised if Chris Caruso actually did get the endorsement. It seems that a lot of Testacrats nowadays are helping out Chris and his massage-therapist lackey Jack Hennessey. Besides, these people on the Democratic Town Committee are political survivors and weak human beings.

Chris is building his own little crummy machine out of the old one. When he sells himself out enough he'll become mayor and then he'll cut the throat of the chumps that worked against him and keep those "brave" Testacrats that helped him out in their bullsh*t jobs at city hall.

I'll give Chris one thing...there's intelligence behind that school boy veneer. If he used that intelligence in the legislature instead of on passing the buck on Bridgeport's problems and fanning flames of discontent for cheap press then we'd be much better off. Much better off...

Hartford got 1 billion dollars more that Bridgeport did over the last decade so please, please, please elect Chris Caruso for Mayor. That would be one big step towards getting rid of our embarassing state representative delegation and putting competent, humble and Bridgeport-welfare-oriented people in their place.

Yes, SC, I agree whole-heartedly.

The "machine" has gotten so big it is starting to cave in on itself. Just a matter of time before it goes from being crippled (right now) to being paralyzed (near future).

Good citizens of Bridgeport - do not give up, do not ignore the corruption and crimes, do not wait for someone else to take action. Come forward with what you know. Start at the top wtih the Mayor and then work your way down the pile of sludge.

The Connecticut Post never did a story on why the U.S. Attorney's office "accidentally" released the info on Fabrizi. It was a mistake apparently...and then the record was sealed up. Case closed, right? Somehow in-between its "accidental" release and the sealing of the file Mike Mayko from the Post gets wind of it. Hmmm...

As an attorney that has worked these courts it is all too apparent that the actions of the US Attorney's Office and the Connecticut Post in this whole debacle have been very problematic, highly unethical, and quite ILLEGAL.

What the US Attorney's Office "accidentally" released is what we call in the legal world a 302. They are very protected and are very rarely distributed to even the defense. Misuse could get a lawyer disbarred—or even worse. A 302 is not just something you "accidentally" release. It is a document that is very, very hard to get a hold of. Compound this with the fact that it is extremely irregular that a reporter would be so on top of a court filing such as the Marrero one to catch its flash-in-the-pan unsealing. These cases, no matter how big, are never monitored so closely and attentively by reporters.

Furthermore, this is the same US Attorney's Office office that leaked the 302 in the Frank "The Terminator" Estrada drug case case to his defense lawyer (!)

This item makes the situation even more disturbing and in dire need of attention.

What this all comes down to is that someone really should investigate the US Attorney's Office and, frankly, Mike Mayko at the Post.

God forbid the Post should have to burn their contact in the US Attorney's Office because they would have to be beholden to the law.

Marrero's defense lawyer was the one that actually disseminated the WHOLE 302 when he noticed the US Attorney's "mistake." The US Attorney just intended the part about Fabrizi to come out and knew that the WHOLE 302 would be damaging to other cases as it contained much, much more than just the Fabrizi item. Out comes an "oops!" on the Feds' part there and the whole situation is over and thru. By their actions they risked endangering cases against bona fide drug dealers so that they could slander a Democratic politician over his past drug abuse.

The defense lawyer released the entire 302 to embarrass the US Attorney's Office. The US Attorney did not intend on anyone else getting any more info so long as they gave Mayko his peepshow. They did not AT ALL think that the defense attorney would not only pick up on it but actually DISSEMINATE THE WHOLE 302! They just wanted to let out the part about Fabrizi and get the rest sealed up quick.

I tell you...the Feds just loved that one! In actuality, I heard that the Feds came down on Marrero's defense attorney pretty hard.

It could have been anyone in that office that Mayko got the leak from...not necessarily the US Attorney himself. It could be a politically motivated Assistant US Attorney...or perhaps even a paralegal. Who knows?

Regardless, the Connecticut Post broke the law in order to land a monopoly on covering what was, for all intents and purposes, a well-executed political assassination. The actions of the US Attorney's office were as illegal and unethical as reporter Mike Mayko's.

Thanks, Accountability. Based on your prior blogs, I am in good company.

Joe @ 3:49pm

Why did you refer to Jack Hennessy as a massage therapist. I thought he was a lawyer. Did Hennessy screw that gig up finally?

Anyone know if Hennessy is still a lawyer?

Jack Hennessey I think used to be a massage therapist. I know that nowadays he is a Fed-Ex driver. I'm not sure if he still is giving backrubs to anyone but Caruso. Bill or William Hennessey is the lawyer (One of Caruso's buddies.) Not sure if they are related...

Jack's not quite lawyer material. He's sorta dim and just does whatever Chris needs him to do. Nice guy, tho.

John at 05:31pm

"Jack's (Hennessy) is not quite lawyer material. He's sorta dim and just does whatever Chris needs him to do."

Sounds like typical lawyer material to me!!!

Republicans abusing the US Attorney's Office to the benefit of drug dealers merely to convey that Johnny Fab had done drugs? Precious!

Forget the mayor. The Post should start a blog on whether Kevin J. O'Connor (or Michael Mayko for that matter!) should resign.

the only way you are ever going to change this town is 1) take over the republican party 2) register 15,000 new voters and 3) raise at least $ 100,000 all by next june. there have been only 598 replies to this blog since june 20 and more than half are repeaters. with atleast 8,000 to 10,000 locked in city workers and their families votes, all that is happening here is angry people venting. get out while you still can!

YOU KNOW WHAT SC YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHO YOUR TALKING TO AND FOR OBVIOUS REASONS (RETALIATION - NEED MY JOB) I CANNOT TELL YOU. I AM ONE OF THE MANY PEOPLE THAT wORK FOR THE FILTHY CITY OF BPT. WHO HAS BEEN $**** ON AND AM SICK OF IT. JUST WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT ON A SITUATION THEN EVERYONE WILL HEAR WHAT I KNOW, BUT FOR NOW I HAVE TO KEEP QUIET.

HOWEVER, YOU ARE SO DEAD WRONG ABOUT YOUR PARTY. THE DEMOCRATIC MACHINE ACTUALLY ALL OVER THE COUNTRY BUT ESPECIALLY IN BPT. IS SEVERELY CORRUPT AND NEEDS TO BE WIPED OUT. ITS FILTHY!

WHO ARE YOU TO TELL ME TO GO TO AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM? YOUR SO WRONG. I SPEAK THE TRUTH. JUST SICK OF BPT. I USED TO BE PROUD OF IT, BUT NO MORE IF YOU ONLY KNEW THE POLITICS THAT WAS FORCED UPON MY FAMILY YOU"D BE SICK TO!

BUT WE CHOSE TO LEAVE AND YOU KNOW WHAT WE ARE SO MUCH BETTER OFF! BPT FREE FOR 4 1/2 years and proud of it!

To Down Low and Anonymous Esquire -

Down Low - don't get frustrated - when the time is right for you, come forward with what you know but make sure you have secured your safety first and that of your family - it will be a relief for you to be rid of whatever evidence you are carrying around right now - and so many people will have you to thank when things start "moving and shaking" that "Democratic machine" right off a plank into the harborm (perhaps wearing a pair of fresh new cement shoes, compliments of the family).

Anonymous Esquire - one of the most interesting posts we've seen to date - thank you for having the courage to name names and provide your legal insight - please continue to post on this blog if you have any additional thoughts - the reporters and other media are chomping at the bit to be the first to break the news of the next Bridgeport debacle and trust me they are monitoring this blog closely and pursuing all leads. Thank you for coming forward.

I hear there's quite a bit of squirming going on in City Hall. Sure, people are acting high and mighty, shrugging off all the news about the Mayor's illegal activities and behaving like the untouchables they think they are - but the foundation is cracked and they know it. They have all become suspicious of each other, no one knows who to trust now - who's on the take? who's in bed with the Mayor? who's been scared into silence? who's getting paid off? It's a much different ball game now, don't be fooled by the acts of confidence and charm. All those criminals - any Mayor, city employee, police officer, lawyer, feds, politician, goomba's, or other folks doing business for or with the city and who have broken the law - better watch out. How strong are you? Guts of steel? Courage of a lion? We'll see when justice starts knocking on your door. We'll see.

Alan at 6:30pm

We asked you nicely to stay out of Bridgeport's affairs. You are a nefarious putz.

To All of The Good Citizens:

Over the last 2 days this blog has taken a turn in the right direction but it's still a long way to go before we see any results. The writings seem to be coming from more refined individuals. This is needed if the goal is going to be obtained. But don't discount the words of Down Low. They are spoken with alot of fire as well as pain and is a credit to this blog.

Folks, you must remember you can't just throw pot shots at individuals and expect to make any substancial changes. If you want to change the whole picture and start with a clean slate then you have to start at the top with who ever is up there and once you have them then it becomes a game of dominoes.

Johnnie the Nose is not on top. Neither was Joey deep pockets Ganim. If they were we wouldn't still be in this mess. If it is Mario as some people say then does he wear more teflon then John the Don. Is he that invisible that they can't find him? Or is he working both sides of the street and someone is running interference for him in law enforcement. The bottom line is someone somewhere is allowing this Business as Usual crap to continue.

THE GOOD PEOPLE OF BRIDGEPORT should be a rally cry not another political party. Do we really need any political parties or political machines as they're called. They are both filled with corruption that dates back to before any of us was born and all you ever read about is one being better than the other. It's all bullsh*t. Just elect the individual people who have the most to offer, who will stand by their words, and who won't be Bought Off no matter what.

Bill

Where is this candidate of whom you speak going to come from?

We cannot allow Testo to fabricate the political future of our great city as he and his predecessors have done for many years. The machine's continued success is a direct result of Bridgeport voter apathy. The time has come for the GOOD PEOPLE OF BRIDGEPORT to form, rally, opt and elect.

God help us if law enforcement is running interference for the machine. Ghosts of Walsh make me real uneasy. It has also been recently suggested that Johnny the Nose is personal friends with the new police chief's father.

Is Jack Hennessy, who rubs Caruso's back, a State Representative?

why hasn't anyone mentioned ernie newton in the media with this? the guy passed out in the legislature high on coke for cryin' out loud!

oh, I remember why...he was the "moses" of his people.

newton is a thousand times worse than fabrizi. he should rot in jail for what he did to this city, its charities and non profits, the poor and minority community, that poor halfway house operator with cancer that he shook down for money, etc., etc.

if bridgeporters were even a quarter as pissed at newton as they were at fabrizi that one could have been nipped in the bud early. we wouldn't have had job training monies delayed and the community wouldn't have had to keep paying for ernie's no show jobs.

This BLOG is great but I agree with the other guy that it is merely a sounding board populated by very few view points. It does, however, demonstrate an emerging trend that would sustain the motion that the good people of Bridgeport want Johnny the Nose out by a ratio of 3:1 against.

The Nose will not redeem himself over the next 13 months and these numbers will hold right up to the next primary and general election.

BUT, good people of Bridgeport, if you want change you must act now to get your candidates identified or the Testo machine will gobble you up again.

Fat Boy will absolutely not be your mayor next time. His closet is too filled with sh*t. The next round of campaigns will surely be a Fabrizi expose.

BUT, good people of Bridgeport, you cannot let the next guy be hand picked by Testo. We thought Ganim was bad AND then we replaced him with the Nose. Why? Because he was put into play by the Testo team who was more efficient at "GETTING OUT THE VOTE" than Rick Torres or Chris Caruso.

Somebody on the BLOG suggested that there are 8000 to 10000 municipal employees who, along with their families and friends, create a 30000+ voter block ensuring the Testo party line wins. That's a tough nut to crack, but it can be done. Maybe there are 8000 to 10000 good people of Bridgeport who can rally their families and friends to a more than 30000++ voter block to unseat Testos commandos. See? That's what it's going to take.

This BLOG is a good forum. A lot of good stuff has been posted. The best way to reach the people with these opinions, however, is to write to the editor of the Connecticut Post. The Post hasn't and won't publish dissenting letters of an anti Fabrizi nature. We have a very steep uphill battle to overcome our obstacles as we quest to rid ourselves of this fool who calls himself our mayor. It's not impossible. How do you think we can do it?

Don't let Testo decide who will run for mayor. You decide and pick appropriately.

Annoyed non-profit gal:

You may have noticed that Ernest is currently residing in a jail. I think the Feds got the message that we were "pissed" at Mr. Newton.

Do you think that Mr. Newton was influenced by the same people who are pulling on Johnny the Nose's strings (or should I say very strong cables)?

BLOG LOVER

You are absolutely right on one point. This Blog is a good forum but the best way to reach the people is by publishing "Letters to the Editor" at the CT Post.

Good people of Bridgeport....everytime you express an opinion on this Blog, send a copy to the CT Post. It may cost you 39 cents, but the editor needs to know what the people are thinking. Those bastards at the Post and WICC are biased in favor of Fabrizi. Let them know you won't tolerate it any longer.

Think CARUSO

Ernie Newton signed his own death warrant when he opened his mouth to his people and told them they should shoot a cop. This was in retaliation to one of his cousins being shot who was suppose to be a clean cut citizen. Just like him and his dope peddlin son. The funny thing is after all of the minorities he screwed over these people still think he's a good guy and that he was railroaded. Can't figure that one out. He must have brainwashed them with all his double talk or blinded them with his white horse teeth. He's like the Jim Jones of Bridgeport and how do you change those peoples votes when they're ready to fall off the face of the earth for this bumb. Probably if your wore a Ernie mask that would work.

Nice site. Thank you!

What's with all the Ernie Newton chatter. He's already been busted. As the FBI's principal canary, he got off lightly. But he is in jail. The story on him is over for now.

Let's get back to the point of this BLOG...Johnny the Nose must go.

Taken from today's Connecticut Post....

"Mayors: Voters should decide Fabrizi's fate
KEN DIXON dixon.connpost@snet.net

Both Dannel Malloy and John DeStefano, Jr. believe Bridgeporters should take a wait-and-see attitude toward Mayor John M. Fabrizi's admitted cocaine use."

That does it for me. Governor M. Jodi Rell forever!

Taken from today's Connecticut Post....

"Mayors: Voters should decide Fabrizi's fate
KEN DIXON dixon.connpost@snet.net

Both Dannel Malloy and John DeStefano, Jr. believe Bridgeporters should take a wait-and-see attitude toward Mayor John M. Fabrizi's admitted cocaine use."

That does it for me. Governor M. Jodi Rell forever!

I'd like to write Ernie Newton a letter to let him know what I think of him and what he did to my community. I am an elderly black man. There is no political upside for Newton to do anything for me. I was one of the thousands of his black constituents like with me who he took from rather than provided. He is the devil. He was elected continually by the same people over and over while the people he screwed stayed away from the polls. Apathy begets crap.

The same apathetic attitude of the the Bridgeport voter will guarantee that Fabrizi and his crew will be put back into office.

WAKE UP! FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!

Here's something I will send to the Post:
Check out the Prada wearing WITCH who is highly paid for being a total B--ch every day of her life. Who in City Hall is she ----ing now? Yeah, i think i'll print this whole blog and even if it costs ten bucks to mail..........the Post is getting it.....
The New York papers too!
CLEAN OUT CITY HALL ......................
CLEAN IT! RID THE BUILDING OF HER!
I CAN'T STAND SEEING HER UGLY FACE EVERY DAY. SHE THINKS HER PAST WITH ALL THE DRUG TAKERS WON'T CATCH UP TO HER...BUT OH IT WILL. I PLAN TO INTERVIEW SOME OF THE PEOPLE SHE HAS WRONGED IN THE LAST TEN YEARS....WHO KNOWS? MAYBE MY INTERVIEW WILL BE BROADCAST. I'LL DO MY BEST.
C'MON PEOPLE.......
COMMENT ON HER.
THE MORE THE MERRIER.
SHE IS SUCH A SHOWOFF.
YOU KNOW WHO SHE IS.
SHE SHEDS MANY TEARS FOR JOHNNY BECAUSE HE 'TAKES CARE OF HER'.
GIMME A BREAK!

Closin' in...

We the good people of Bridgeport haven't got the foggiest idea who the bi*ch is you are talking about. Get her name out in public. Publish a truthful fact, let her squirm and wiggle. FACTS FACTS FACTS. It's the only way to get the sh*t out of City Hall. Go for it!!!

I second that motion Envoy 5. They might as well say her name here so we can call her by her name in the hallways inside of yelling Hey You! You Prada Wearing B*itch.

TELL US...inquiring minds want to know...who IS this B**ch??? Who is she? Whats her job-or political connection? This blog is better than any soap opera-or TV drama

Thanks to these last posters – a clear message is emerging on this blog – we need facts, people. Let’s go. Many of you reading this right now have evidence you can post, please help our city get back on track. Let’s start with the Mayor’s staff – here are some names – does anyone out there have anything on criminal, illegal, or unethical activities directly or indirectly related to the following individuals. Remember too that it would be hard for all of these people to have ignored Mayor Fabrizi’s chronic drug and alcohol abuse problem – yet they never came forward. Ready? This should get everyone thinking:

1. Charles Carroll – Chief of Staff – Mr. Carroll is the mayor's chief of staff and is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the mayor's office.

2. Ruben Felipe – Mayoral Aide – Mr. Felipe has been serving as a mayoral aide since July 2004 and works closely with Latino faith-based, business, and community groups.

3. Caryn Kaufman - Mayor's Community Liaison – Ms. Kaufman joined the mayor's staff in April 2003, serving as the City's communications director and the mayor's spokesperson.

4. Shurley Lazarus – Executive Assistant – Ms. Lazarus serves as the mayor's executive assistant. Shurley’s duties include managing the office and coordinating the mayor’s daily schedule, in addition to serving as the direct contact for the mayor.

5. Jennifer Nacewicz – Legislative Liaison – Ms. Nacewicz has been serving the City as legislative liaison since 1998. Her responsibilities include aiding the mayor in maintaining contact with Bridgeport's State delegation and the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities staff.

These descriptions were taken from the city website. Read them carefully. Do any of the names look familiar? Have you seen any of these names on documentation related to gifts, expensive items or entertainment, unusual payments of any kind, etc.? They must be receiving SOMETHING to buy their silence and it must be coming directly from Mayor Fabrizi. One of them is weak link for sure.

Can anyone shed some light?

How about this list of people - all the department heads at City Hall. Let's get the facts out people, do not lose momentum. Does anyone have any evidence of any kind regarding illegal activities committed by Mayor Fabrizi and connected to any of these people?

http://ci.bridgeport.ct.us/departmenthe.aspx

Don't be afraid to post what you know here. There is power in numbers and the "machine" is cracking at its foundation (or is that coking?).

Now we are getting somewhere.

Good people of Bridgeport, we do not have to have this sh*t shoved down our throats by imbeciles with
an IQ that wouldn't qualify them for any other work.

Not one of the people you have named is intelligent enough to run this city the way it should be managed.

I'd like to know what THe Nose's capacity is to do good honest work. I'll bedt he doesn't meadure up.

Bridgeport Residents -

Time to wake up. It's Monday morning and here's your weekly reminder that the ONLY way to see meaningful, HONEST, change in this city is to remove Mayor Fabrizi and his underlings. The ONLY way to remove Fabrizi is to have him arrested for the crimes he most certainly has committed.

If you have evidence, please come forward. Do the right thing. Forget about whether he is getting things done in Bridgeport - I could say that about my job too but if I am breaking the law on the side, I have to pay my debt to society no matter how good a job I've done. I would OWE it to the people who hired me to set things right, just like Mayor Fabrizi OWES it to the people who elected him and who he stepped on, over, and through while he committed his crimes.

ANYONE can move a city forward with the right intellect, experience, and support. Please don't think you will be lost if Mayor Fabrizi leaves - Please don't buy into the arguments that he must finish all the good work he started or else the city will lose out on something big - Please do the right thing and come forward with NAMES, DATES, PLACES, and CRIMES committed.

Reminder - these are crimes:

1. Buying, selling, or using illegal drugs.
2. Driving will under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
3. Intimidating people in the work environment to put fear in them so they won't come forward with evidence that can be used to have someone arrested for breaking the law.
4. Discrimination in the work place based on age, race, gender, or political affiliation.
5. Ethics violations especially those that involve bribes, coercion, or any kind of exchange of gifts, money, entertainment, etc., for favors or to hide the truth from the law enforcement officials.
6. Threats to a person or their property.

It's Monday morning and one more day with Mayor Fabrizi and his thugs. How many more Monday's do you want to wake up with this group running the city?

Get moving. Post some evidence on this blog, it will be a start. Trust me - if you have something and can share it, a domino effect will occur and other people will come out of the wood work with more evidence. We need witnesses.

The Prada wearer mentioned a few posts ago would have to be Tammy Papa.....right?

Yup....that would be Tammy.....while she is horrible at her job and a great example of the ills of Bridgeport I don't think there is anything that she does is illegal.

According to "closin" on July 30 (scroll up to see original post), it does sound like she was involved in something illegal:

"SHE THINKS HER PAST WITH ALL THE DRUG TAKERS WON'T CATCH UP TO HER...BUT OH IT WILL. . ."

Sounds like drug problems are plaguing City Hall in more ways than one.

Tammy Papa is not the target of this BLOG. If she is a city hall sh*t head, then she'll be gone when we succeed in getting Johnny the Nose out of office.

Let's focus on fat boy. There hasn't been much posted about him lately. Lets get back on track!

OK, I am as fed up with Fabrizi as the rest of you but I live in Fairfield and cannot cast a ballot to get him out of office in November.

Do you all realize that posting on this blog is absolutely useless, other than perhaps making you feel better about the situation? Nobody is going to do anything to get him out of office as a result of this blog.

For God sakes folks if you are serious, get organized. Post a time and a place for people that check this blog to meet and at that meeting discuss what you can do....get petitions signed, have a press conference, write letters to the editors of all the local papers, call in to the shows on WICC and make your voices heard and make them talk about these issues...posting here and doing nothing else will result in nothing being done.

I think he/she is onto something....what do you all think?

I garee.....where and when folks? Let's find a way to be heard cuz this blog aint gonna do it alone.

Points well taken by above poster that we need to get organized. We are trying to get the ball rolling and we are using this blog to do it. The ideas suggested by previous poster are excellent:

- post a time and a place for people that check
- this blog to meet
- at that meeting discuss what you can do
- get petitions signed
- have a press conference
- write letters to the editors
- call in to the shows on WICC

The challenge is that:

- meetings & petitions & calling into talk shows require in-person contact of some kind (or at least identification of who you are) and we have no idea who we are dealing with on a blog. Could be the Mayor and/or his cronie's themselves playing the other side to see what dirt people have on them. Could also endanger people who come forward, out in the open, in a public forum to call for a stop to the criminal activity at City Hall.

- Letters to the Editor are reasonably safe but also require divulging your personal contact information.

Why all the fear?

The heavy hand of organized crime runs deep within Bridgeport's roots and feeds the corruption. And many of the people who control what happens in Bridgeport are all related by blood, common crimes, cover ups, greed, you name it - none of it's pretty. It's a huge nut to crack.

I would NOT encourage anyone to come forward in public with any evidence they might have against the Mayor and criminal activity. Let it be posted on this blog, let it be submitted anonymously to the FBI outside the city and let the professionals handle the investigation and leaks to the media. It's safer for those willing to come forward with their evidence.

Then, and only then, once the lid is blown off City Hall and the Mayor is arrested, can a real group take shape to identify someone who can lead this city the way it should be lead.

I don't know anyone willing to risk their personal safety or that of their family to oust the corrupt Mayor Fabrizi. It doesn't mean witnesses can't post valid information to this blog. Please don't reduce the momentum we've begun. If you have any other ideas we would like to hear them.

Which poster on here is Rick "Henry" Torres?

I know its one of you...fess up, you coward!

To The Sandwich:

Why don't you start your own Torres blog if you don't like what we are trying to do here? Get over it already and either help us oust Fabrizi or go away.

This blog is for Fabrizi issues, and more importantly is becoming a terrific vehicle for people to have a safe way to come forward with evidence of his criminal activity -

Fabrizi is not mobbed up (at least, not anymore.) Fabrizi actually killed some mobbed up development deals and schemes that people haven't ever read about in the illustrious Connecticut Post. They now want his ass out of there.

This is the truth...but I'll follow this up with some logic: John is so closely watched that he avoids even casual contact with these guys. He knows that the Feds are watching both the mob and himself. No intermediaries. No nothing.

The mob need someone they can make deals with better than Fabrizi.

If you him out before election time you'll end up getting mobbed up political boss Tito Ayala's (ex-schoolteacher/coke dealer) nephew Andres Ayala as mayor. Be careful what you wish for. He's even more compromised than Fabrizi. His aunt is the Regitrar of Voters who was put in personally by DTC head John Stafstrom...who needs someone he can control better than Fabrizi. His brother in law is Councilman Carlos Silva, who ran one of the mob's joints into the ground and lost his house over it.

I know personally that mob associates have fed the flames a bit with Johnny the Nose, in the papers and even here on this very blog.

Caruso has already cut deals with close associates but no one ACTUALLY in the mob, nor do I think he would. Inevitably he'll have to deal with more party insider Testocrats than then 10-15% he currently has lined up.

The mob are hoping that, assuming Fabrizi doesn't step down for their boy Ayala, Rick Torres will win as he'll be "better for business." Whether that conversation has happened yet or not I couldn't say.

Inside looking in..

Who do you think you're kidding?

Did this guy just suggest that Rick Torres is mobbed up??

Give me a break!!

OMG!
If you work for the City and get the citywide email, you will know what I am talking about.... Shurley Lazarus had her son hired here at City Hall in the IT Dept. He runs the mainframe room (very important..where all of our data is stored, tax payer, employees, etc.) and he sends out periodic emails to the whole City Hall/Annex. Do you believe that he cannot spell or use correct punctuation? How did he get such an important job without knowing basic grammar? Every one of his emails has mistakes. Two words.. SPELL CHECK

I did not say torres was mobbed up. I said that if there were a torres vs. caruso race tomorrow some mobbed up dtc insiders will work for torres because caruso has an antithetical relationship with the mob.

the first step towards real substantial reform is ascentaining what the truth is.

if you don't believe me then you'll be organizing people to chase shadows and all this will never end.

fabrizi must finish out his term and not continue on. too much is at stake.

just curious...which part are you thinking i'm lying about?

With all the wheeling and dealing in Bridgeport, and the fact that deals often involve many people at many levels, isn't there a way to take down a group of people at the same time? Mayor Fabrizi and any possible mob-connected replacements?

I'm picturing a bowling ball of justice knocking down ten pins - strike X! Get these 10 and 10 more will follow - it happened with Ganim and if folks think it stopped there they are dead wrong. Ganim's group was a layer, there are many more layers.

Mayor Fabrizi may have recently distanced himself from the mob (although I'm sure his coke connections were mobbed up), but you can't get anything accomplished in this city without eventually needing someone or something that the mob controls.

I will continue saying this - there is criminal activity afoot at City Hall and the Mayor is involved. Sooner or later someone is going to break down and come forward with some hard facts. If people don't want to waste their time with this blog, then find another way to do it "anonymously" - but do it. The longer witnesses wait, especially if they are being interviewed by corrupt law enforcement officials, the longer it will take to have the Mayor arrested for his crimes. I know people like the Mayor, they bend the rules, they think the laws don't "really" apply to them - they overlook things, they are not careful, and they drop all the right names when they find themselves on the wrong side of the law. They turn on the charm, they poke fun at themselves, they cater to the seniors - all to hide the truth they refuse to face - they are criminals that are avoiding arrest.

Come on Bridgeport - let's get back on track - who's got some evidence?

Inside looking in...

Your words

"caruso has an antithetical relationship with the mob."

What is an ANTITHETICAL RELATIONSHIP?

An antithetical relationship would be one that is OPPOSED to the tenent of the other.

Chris Caruso would indeed be antithetical to mob interests. It's who he is, what he is and how he conducts his life.

I think I agree with my fellow blogger on one point. Johnny the Nose has to complete his term of office in full because his successor would be Andres Ayala.

If it is possible Ayala would be a worse mayor than The Nose.

I shudder to think that Fat Boy would conspire to leave office shortly before the end of his term so that Ayala could run as an "incumbent" candidate virtually assuring his win in the general election.

Ayala is not the answer to our great city's issues. Let's be very careful when it comes to Andres Ayala.

I concur. If Andres Ayala ever becomes mayor, he will have most certainly been PLACED into office by the mobbed up machine that is responsible for all of our problems.

Corrupticut's biggest city is Bridgeport. Let's do it right the next time we get to make a change.

Don't be afraid to think strategically and creatively. It is conceivable Mayor Fabrizi, Andres Ayala, and other worse candidates for mayor could all go down in a fell swoop if the right person/people come forward with what they know. It is very simple and shouldn't be overanalzed - there are people reading this post right now who can incriminate Mayor Fabrizi, Andres Ayala, other City Council members, and City Hall staff. You have witnessed illegal activity or have been subjected to it. Please come forward so we can remove Mayor Fabrizi and his cronies.

How far into the City Council membership do we need to go before we reach someone who could run this city until the 2007 election? This should be our focus. If the whole City Council is worth replacing, and there are no candidates who could run this city should Fabrizi, Ayala, and others get arrested, then you have no choice but to endure them for 15 more months and look forward to more of the same after November 2007.

I thought the citizens of Bridgeport were fighters.

Why is Andres Ayala a bum?

Who are the other bums on the city council and why are they bums?

I can't make up my own mind on these issues just because a blogger says it is so. Give me an irrefutable fact that I can hang my hat on.

This should not be construed as support for the above mentioned bums. I simply want to know what they do that is so dishonest.

I know that upper management within the City bypasses the Union laws where they are supposed to post job openings within the union, for their friends to get union positions. I know that "select" employees that were in the union and left for unaffiliated positions are allowed to continue to pay into the union pension and also have secret contracts signed by the mayor that if they lose their non union jobs, they can automatically go back to their union position..is this fair? no. Is this illegal?????no. is this unethical? yes.

Sadly, it's not surprising about those union jobs. Let me see if I have this straight?

Mob controls the unions
Unions control City Hall
City Hall controls City Council
City Council controls Mayor Fabrizi
Mayor Fabrizi controls city contracts
City contracts keep the mob in business

and, repeat . . .

So, it's Tammy Papa when she has a boyfriend, and when she doesn't have a boyfriend, it's Tammy Papa Rizzitelli.
Yup, THAT's Tammy.

oh, and getting drugs out of a house before the police come is illegal, ISN'T IT?

To Cityempl (a few blogs back) Hats off to you! As a fellow city employee I am happy to hear that others see the same things that I do and think the same way as well. ITS WRONG! What you gave is just one example of the imbreeding that goes on in Bridgeports City Hall. But thats just a small drop in the bucket - you all should see the husband and wife, mother and daughter etc. teams that are employed by the city.

Examples - City Council member and his wife works at the Annex Name?

Former City Council member Covino daughter works in the Board of Education as the Human Resource Director-Pannozzo

Look at the Mayor his wife works or worked at the school.

Superintendent of Schools Secretary Colon's father is employed somewhere in the city.

CHECK THE EMPLOYEE ROSTERS OR THE EMAIL LISTS AT THAT - you will see many of the same names clumped together and cross reference them to the Council, Zoning and Board of Education member lists then you'll see allof the nepotism that is there in Bpt. and the salaries your paying.

Oh by the way No one seems to care that the Board of Education pulled another fast one on all of us taxpayers in Bpt. they just snuck in hefty pay raises for themselves the last week of the fiscal year. That by the way is public information too.

and to BEANIE your 100% right THOSE UNIONS ARE SO IN BED WITH THE CITY AND BOARD OF EDUCATION THAT ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY. The relationships that I mentioned above with regards to the City Council, Zoning board, Board of Education is the very avenue that allows the muscling of employees or hiring of cronies to go on.

and to ACCOUNTABILITY I agree but think you have it a little backwards with all due respect. Did you ever hear of the FAB5 (Fabrizi 5) They are the five board of education members that have the mayors back and will vote the way he wants them to vote.

Its just a drop in the bucket and its sickening to work around. But everyone needs a buck now don't they?

TO WAIT A SECOND - There has been a lot of mean things said about Ms. Papa. I do not claim to know everything but in her defense she is a single parent and hard working woman. The only thing that she is guilty of is association in my eyes. But i could be wrong. But lets not be so mean.

Scott---- for years the non profit leadership of the city tried to work with Ms. Papa in making changes to her program and keeping costs down. She wanted no part of any of their help....now she has to close 1/3 of her programs and makes it sound like she had no idea her federal dollars were running out.....she has a lot of nerve!

MelGibson, Tammy Papa, Chris Caruso, Rick Torres, Mario Testo, Shurley Somethingorother

Good people of Bridgeport...

This is an anti Fabrizi BLOG. Let's focus on him and how we plan to rid Bridgeport of The Nose and all those like him.

FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS

Scott,
time to get your eyes checked!!
no one is being MEAN -
it's just that the truth is ugly - thus - it SOUNDS mean!

she is a single parent by choice.
she is not a widow,
she is divorced.
get it straight!!

her ex husband died AFTER she divorced him!
get the eyes checked, and then,
get your facts straight!

Envoy5, I think it is best to concentrate on the next election. I read some of the City Charter online and I'm no attorney so I don't know how much illegal activity is being done with the hiring of family members and the conflict of interest. But there's no sense to throw rocks at City Hall while standing on the outside. However, once inside the right elected officials should be able to clean up all the cronieism. Hopefully?

and to you, Envoy, Tammy Papa is a huge supporter of the Nose. haven't you noticed? so in essence, she IS part of this.
why is she supporting him?
why is she crying for him?
this is NOT just about Fabrizi-

and besides, you would think that as a 'single parent' she would be disgraced, disgusted, and want no part of the drug taker.

she still accepts the paycheck!

it's about ALL of them, don't you see?
all the pieces will fit.

All...

When that fat jerk goes, so goes all the other crap. We need to focus on him and how we are going to get him out.

You're right! When we put a good guy/gal into the mayor's office we can throw rocks from inside.

Our job is clearly to get The Nose out, make sure the goomba network doesn't slide right in like he did and the pick people who will do their jobs with out agendas.

City Hall has been an democrates employment agency for the hopelessly underskilled but connected people for years. Look where it got us.

We have a lot of work to do.

Plans are being formed now to organize against Fabrizi, Testo and the machine. Good people of Bridgeport... when these plans come together, you must come out in great big numbers in support or the bad guys will surely win.

Let's hear more about what you want and how you want to get it.

Hey Envoy 5

I have a lot of experience conculting to municipalities on matters that relate to information technology. I have never considered taking a full time position with any city simply because with each new administration mass firings occur making job security a joke. Truly good accountants, engineers, HR professionals, social services experts, etc would never think of taking a job with such lack of long term prospects.

Good luck with your plans to put the "best people in the right jobs".

To Down Low and envoy5 -

Much thanks for the additional comments. You two seem to be staying focused on the issues, please continue to inspire people to post more facts on this blog.

In response to the postings about nepotism and cronie-ism, I agree it's disheartening but some of it is not illegal (unless someone can prove they were turned down for a job that was given to someone's relative when that someone was better qualified - seek legal advice if this is the case). The salary issue is also frustrating but that is union-controlled and as long as the Mayor is involved in contract negotiations, the raises will continue with or without bona fide performance reviews (in other words, you don't have to "earn" the raise, you get it regardless of good or bad performance as long as you show up to work and don't drop dead). That is a battle for another time and place (the State Capitol).

Let's return to the pressing matter of removing Mayor Fabrizi from office. Please people, focus on this issue and keep it simple. Look past the nepotism and salary issues, there are people committing crimes as I write this - and alot of you city employees know exactly what I am talking about - bribes, intimidation, illegal drugs, law enforcement and lawyers on the take, cover ups, the list goes on. Mayor Fabrizi admitted to cocaine use, a habit that he indulged for years - he associated with criminals to support his habit and he must have gotten himself into more than just drugs. The Mayor's staff - do they have any kind of conscience? do they understand the concept of crime and punishment? has the line between right and wrong been blurred so badly that they can continue to cover up for the Mayor and Mayor's associates while crimes are being committed? how do they sleep at night? how do they rationalize contributing to these crimes?

I hope those reading this blog are not giving up. Maybe some people are waiting for the right time to come forward. Maybe some people are afraid. To post on this blog is FREE and you can do it from a public computer if you're worried about being found out - go to a Library in another town or have someone else post the facts.

If there is not a single Bridgeport citizen, or someone in the know, who is willing to come forward with Names, Dates, Places, and a description of the illegal activity, then here is my prediction:

Mayor Fabrizi will continue to avoid any legal punishment for his crimes and run this city until 2007 election.

Mayor Fabrizi will be elected in November 2007, and this will give his ego just the boost it needs to assure himself that his "illegal activities" are now behind him and he can do more "good" for the city.

Mayor Fabrizi will then continue to support the mob activites (instead of trying to fight them with RICO), support the nepotism, support the steering of city contracts, and support his larger than life image - fine wining, dining, and automobiles, expensive suits, a pinky ring.

Wake up citizens.

http://www.ctnow.com/custom/nmm/fairfieldweekly/hce-fcw-0727-ff31covfabrizi31.artjul27,0,4279411.story?coll=hce-headlines-fcw-advocate-top

interesting article.

yeah ^^ interesting article that was written by leonard Grimaldi, wasn't he indicted with Ganim? hmmmm

Rick Torres made the city's computer department a campaign issue. The mayor promised to have the property tax sheets on the internet - as most cities and towns in conn. have had for years. He gave his deputy in charge of computers tom Sherwood a drop-dead date of February 29, 2004, to have the property tax sheets available to city residents on the city's web site. Although some computer dept. workers told the mayor that this could not happen, the date came and went AND NO ONE CARES! What makes it worse is that the city's tax programs include routines that will display tax info on the internet - but no employee knows how to activate them. This is made interesting that instead of hiring someone who could do this necessary task, they hire some mayor's office employee's son. It is nearly 2 1/2 years after Tom Sherwood promised the mayor that the property tax sheets would be online (they are already online in the tax office in city hall!) Why did the mayor let his computers slide so much in the past 2 years, even allowing his deputy Sherwood tell the Board of Education that their employees don't know how to do simple things on the computer which messes up the budget? What is the mayor doing that he can't get his computer department in order. The Post just printed that the 9th computer dept manager in as many years just quit (oh yeah, we know what resignation means in this city.)

The Economic Development papers are also supposed to be online. The map of BPT showing extensive development plans (and the MASTER PLAN)... where is it to be found online? Annex staff told me "soon"... and then they proceeded to give me outdated information. They should be on the ball on this one.

WHO IS IN CHARGE OF I.T. in the city? The IT manager should be fired for such lameness!

Well I heard that after the last director resigned, they hired a guy that used to work in Stratford with Mikchael Feeny. I was told that he does not have a degree or experience. And that is funny cause when the position was advertised, it said that you had to hold a masters degree.

It is common knowledge downtown that Thom. Sherwood laid off the only person with a business masters degree in the computer dept. because she knew too much about computers. She is teh one who got the tax sheets to dsplahy in the tax offices but I gess hiring an insiders son wsas more inportant than allowing bridgport citxzens to see their property tax on the internet. Wasn't the last director of computers who got run out anoter of feeny's boys from stratford? wouldn't yhou think the mayor would have has his fill of this sourse?

I just read Lennie Grimaldi's article. It is a most lucid account of what is happening in our great city. We BLOGGERS would do well to read and reread it.

He thinks The Nose can survive with some very strategic moves and highly placed alliances with local democrats. That's scary.

Grimaldi doesn't paint a pretty picture of Caruso yet describes him as a "white knight" who stubbornly distances himself from the machine and the machine operators.

Damn good story, Mr. Grimaldi. Too bad about your past. No creditability. Stay away from Bridgeport politics please. We gave ghad enough of you.

"Aide to Mayor in Graft Case Is Sentenced to 14 MONTHS. A former Bridgeport mayor’s associate, was sentenced to 14 months in prison and ordered to pay a $75,000 fine in the corruption case that brought the mayor down. The associate, Leonard Grimaldi pleaded guilty ago to federal charges of racketeering, conspiracy and filing false tax returns. Grimaldi was one of 11 people, which included the mayor, Joseph Ganim, who was convicted on corruption charges in what the federal government described as a scheme requiring companies to pay kickbacks in exchange for city contracts. In March, Ganim was convicted of racketeering, bribery and extortion for awarding city contracts to clients of Grimaldi and another associate in exchange for gifts and home improvements. Ganim, who resigned in April, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison. (New York Times, July 17, 2003, summary by Sherldine Tomlinson)."

To Catalog: You have some nerve advertising on this webite. You'll do anything for a buck huh? Cannot stand people like you - hand out business cards instead of pushing yourself on people.

Envoy5 I am not 100% sure, but I think that I see Grimaldi going to the City Hall Annex a few times a week? Is he close with this administration too? If I am wrong I appologize.

Also liked your posting from 8/2 at 7:26 you hit it right on the head! I hate to say it but with this MACHINE I wonder if Bpt. would do better if run by the State to weed out corruption for good? I bet things will be back to normal soon as they already appear to be and he will get re elected again.

Its so sad that things are this bad in Bpt. sucks the very little bit of pride that people have right out of them. Vote for me and I will get you a city job and at a higher pay rate than the poor fools that have been working under Civil Service Law for years too.

The Board Of Education is the Machines pride and glory. Think about it-The Board Of Education has always paid employees more than Civil Service positions (which generally play by the rules more often than the BOARD OF EDUCATION) Through the City Councils tight bond with the Board of Education they are able to hire/fire who they want to when they want to as they have no one to answer to except for the Unions that are already in bed with the administrations. Nine times out of ten union hotdogs will act like they are doing some good for their members and give them a bone, however when all is said and done they have the top paying jobs.

SICKENING, SICKENING, SICKENING

OUTRAGEOUS

Grimaldi running in and out of the Annex like the old days as alleged by my friend DOWN LOW.

If there is anyone out there who posseses the moral courage to verify that Grimaldi is back in City Hall business with truthful and factual details, I will personally start an action to get rid of him....AGAIN!!!

I see all this talk about Tammy, but I think the real devil wears prada is the head of the LIUNA Union.Her name is Valerie Sorrentino and although she is not the pres (she's business manager) she controls what goes on in this politically controlled union. She actually threw a fundraiser for Fabrizi when he was running for office, at her house. Her husband works for the City and she is a department head who makes around 80 g's a year, a far stretch from all of the employees under her union. She slips positions in for her friends within the union without posting them and she only represents well the employees who kiss her ass.

ok, Winston,
so then, duh.
tammy and valerie are in the same league.
thanks for proving a point.

I would like to point out that as an employee of the City of Bridgeport, this blog is full of lies.

First, lets point out that if people are going to state facts about other peoples salary, lets make sure we have the correct salaries. Second, if indiviauls are going to state that Directors were hired without degrees or qualification, they should check out the facts before they make false statements. Third, if individuals are going to state that employees were shaking down citizens and convicted, you should check the facts again.

Obviously people just want to purposely distort the facts or flat out lie just to make themselves feel good and to incite other people. You should really do your research and stay out of people's personal lives. And finally, calling names is very immature.

Get a Life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ha ha ha anon emp at city hall must be valerie or one of her bff. ok you make in 70 plus grand a year, and it is clearly stated on the budget. Show me a copy of the degree and I will believe it, but I just found out that this guy is 31 or 32 and never held a manager position, now he is in charge of IT for the whole city? what lie was told and can you prove it is a lie? then do it.

since the IT dept has become a topic of this blog, i also as a city employee was just wondering this,
How come every other time that someone went from "acting" eg. acting director to Director, there was an email announcement, stating that persons accomplishments and credentials, just wondering how come this was never done for the new Director of City Hall IT?

This is getting off of the real issue here. Johnny "the Nose" Fabrizi. He should resign, but he won't. So us as voters need to make sure we don't vote him in again. point blank . period.

Well, let see, we went from eighty thousand a year to seventy thousand a year, big difference. Lets see what other lies can we clean up. Something was written about a female in IT being laid off with a business degree - I wonder why no name was given?? Is it because its just a flat out lie? Do you have to be a certain age, to make you a good manager? Where is that written? You really need to stay out of other peoples lifes and start loving yourself, you poor souls. I really feel sorry for all you people who have nothing better to do except talk about other people. LETS NOT BE HATERS! you jealous bastards!!!!!!!!!

And for all you Fabrizi haters, you all must be perfect individuals that never did anything wrong, Gee I am jealous of you all!!!!!

To all the anonymous employees in City Hall -
"GET BACK TO WORK, AND GET OFF THE INTERNET"!

Your ability to be on the internet during business hours just proves everything true here!

oh, those tax dollars.........

I totally agree, we should all get off the Internet and get back to work. That is the only correct paragraph that is written on this blog!

Focus, good people of Bridgeport. The Nose must go. Remeber along with him all the bloated blowhards with fat salaries go too.

Let's get fat boy out. Leave the other crap alone... for now.

By the way-anonymous employee-...Good luck in finding a new job that pays what your getting from fat boy.

I am trying to see the truth so I go to the budget on the city website and I go to Human Resources where V. S. is the "deputy director", her two employees salaries are listed but Ms. Sorrentino's is not I searched and searched, Is it hidden on purpose or left out by accident. how could this be? I am going to send for an FOI. So that we bloggers will not be called liars.

anon emp at city hall, how can we get the facts, if there is a cover up in city hall even on the budget that is supposed to tell it all. I wonder what else is hidden or left out?

Two things to keep in mind with the Grimaldi article:

a) He fluffs up Ganim and there is a serious conflict of interest there as Grimaldi was his bagman and he'll downplay the devastating effects his buddy Ganim had on the city any chance he gets.

b) A lot has changed in Bridgeport in 5 years and he wrote the article in a virtual political vacuum from Redding, Ct. Its accuracy with regard to internal party affairs and Chris Caruso's accociations are a bit dated and naive. The cover title was very misleading—but that wasn't his doing.

Outside of that, Lenny is a great writer and a lot of it was spot on. Its too bad that he is so out of the loop on thins just for the sake of continuing his documentation of Bridgeport's colorful political history (as he has done in his other books.)

Unfortunately, he's one of the only political insiders who can write (or read for that matter...)

Envoy 5-

How is this an anti-Fabrizi blog? This is a blog about Fabrizi and there is a lot of great info (some true, some speculative, some abject lies.) People are talking about Bridgeport and what needs to be done. Many have problems with the mayor and that is just fine. But there is a dialogue for the first time in Bridgeport's history on what needs to be done in politics and the inside is being slowly turn ed out. That's a great thing.

Please don't stifle the conversation with partisan negativity. If you have a criticism of the Mayor (or anyone else) that's great, but don't narrow the FOCUS you speak of to one man.

Keep talking Bridgeport!

the only real solution to the city's problems was addressed by alan, but for what ever reason you don't like him either! if you cannot come up with some kind of political solution, nothing will ever change. good luck!

To my (fellow) anonymous kiss a$$ employees that think that everything is so great at City Hall and in the Annex and that this blog is full of lies - LET ME TELL YOU THIS - YOU ARE SO WRONG AND YOUR BLOG IS SICKENING TO READ (I almost threw up) What are they doing for you that is so special that you feel the need to defend them? Oh maybe your indebted to them because they gave you your job? or your just some bleeding heart?

Everything that I have read on this blog is true. I don't think that anyone has lied. So Sorrentino makes $70,000 and not $80,000 big deal who cares is it that big of a difference?

No one is distorting the facts, but merely trying to present a case in which these facts will be checked and rechecked and the truth will them be laid out for all tax payers to see. You see we all know that many unethical practices happen on a daily basis in the City and unfortunately these lying, cheating individuals cannot be arrested for, but they are morally wrong and I think that Bpt. taxpayers deserve to have honest and hardworking employees working for them and not Soprano's wannabes running the joint.

You state that we should stay out of people's personal lives! "Let me tell you this in case you were never made aware of this fact-when you are a government/municipal employee you have no personal life - nothing is private - go get arrested and see what happens you might loose your job unless your protected like some are - so remember that "Everything is Public" and information is free under the FOI Act.

To anonymous out 12:21 - I agree with you 100% - what a joke and to think that poor unsuspecting applicants that try so hard in these interviews to get a job have a shot in the world? NO WAY! more than three quarters of the time these jobs are designed around a chosen individuals qualifications.

To Wowee at 12:25 - Don't try to figure out this insane play that we work in. It will make your head spin constantly.

To the anonymous employee at City Hall at 1:19 - why are you so angry? you'd think that since you are such a kiss a$$ to the administration as you appear to be that you would too be protected and floating on cloud 9 - and not have to hide your identity. Unfortunately, I have to for a while too much to loose at this point of the game - but when given the green light - Boy will mouths drop.

To anonymous at 1:19 and 1:29 - Who the !#*! are you talking to? If you used your eyes to see when I go on its at night - so what do you have to say now? If I were afraid of your tone that would have sounded a little intimidating, but since I have not one ounce of respect for any of the administration in the city I LAUGH!!!!!!

So I say to you both - Your tone was recognized but laughed at

Everyone reading this blog - Looks like the scare is over and that its back to business as usual. Did anyone notice how the administration was walking around all tight butted and looking for acceptance and that now seem to have their irrogant struts back LOL

They crack me up

Let's look at the issues one by one. Why did the mayor:
1) Give Thom. Sherwood a date of Feb. 29, 2004, to have property tax sheets available to Bridgeport taxpayers on the internet (as almost every other city and town in CT do, as the IT department already does in the tax office in city hall) yet do nothing when Sherwood's deputies DO NOT PERFORM?
2) Allow Thom. Sherwood to lay off key IT personnel including the only person who could have completed the above task?
3) Have no qualified, trained network manager on the staff?
Perhaps the city workers out in the trenches (there seems to be a few posting here!) could post how often the city mainframe computer (running finance and tax applications) crashes. Is it better or worse after the Sherwood chosen layoffs in IT last July took place? Of course, remember that after the Post story telling of the necessity of layoffs, a job was created for a mayoral assistant's son in the midst of layoffs of experienced people - including the one who could have gotten the tax sheets on the internet!
Who is minding the store? With all these Stratford dropouts in the annex (and the former IT director who was run out of Bridgeport,) I wonder!

We know where Valerie Sorrentino works and how much she makes but does anyone know where her husband works?

Good site. Thank you!

Oh and once again - City Administration - your tone "GET OFF THE COMPUTERS AND GET BACK TO WORK" doesn't intimidate anyone as you would wish it to do.

Again. It seems as though the smoke has cleared and that things are back to normal in the city halls.

Audience - I will ask you again. Is it just me or have you all noticed that a few weeks ago when they were all shaken up the administration was walking around all tight-butted and begging for acceptance with puppy dog eyes and now they have their usual irrogant struts back???????

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH

Down Low,

Don't give up and don't let those posts annoy you. There are some good ideas coming out in this blog and also an inside peak into the really goings-on at City Hall. If City Hall had such a sterling reputation, we wouldn't be seeing all those posts on this blog defending the reputations, performance, or ethics of some employees. They are on the defensive for a reason.

The lid is going to blow off the Mayor's pot of corruption, it's only a matter of time. No amount of back-peddaling or apologies can reverse it.

And yes, Bridgeport needs new people to be elected into office, if not when the Mayor is arrested, then at election time next November.

Keep the momentum going. Keep the facts and evidence coming. Even unethical behavior, with names of individuals is helpful. It can help us build our case if we can have the allegations investigated.

Valerie Sorrentino is a Dep Director and supervises staff, SHOULN'T she be in the SUPERVISORS UNION and not LIUNA anymore? Why is everyone scared of speaking out? oh yeah, cause they have bills to pay. This is wrong and it is related to Fabrizi cause he is the one who Supervises all CITY business. She is just one that I am aware of, there are many more on the hush.

How could they lay off a man in the IT department who has worked hard for the City of Bridgeport for over 15 years and tell him that he is not qualified, but in turn give a position to the Mayor's secretary's son who is just out of school with no "working" experience? That is not right and I hope to God that the gentleman who was layed off fights for his rights. I think the City should pay him for his lost wages and stress.

To hmm at 9:51 - you ask why don't people speak out, question is why don't you speak out if your so unhappy as a City employee, because your obviously one or better yet get another job. And to Down Low how can you say the whole administration is corrupt, that is the most ridiculous statement. There is good and bad everywhere. If people learned to work together instead of against each other, this world would be a much better place. You are both very angry people, maybe I can recommend Employee Assistance to you both.

copy: Valerie Sorrentino is a Dep Director and supervises staff, SHOULN'T she be in the SUPERVISORS UNION and not LIUNA anymore? Why is everyone scared of speaking out? oh yeah, cause they have bills to pay. This is wrong and it is related to Fabrizi cause he is the one who Supervises all CITY business. She is just one that I am aware of, there are many more on the hush.

yes love your employer, I have bills to paid too and kids to feed. When you open your mouth about what is wrong here, there are penalties to pay. I was in a union meeting when a woman questioned V.S. about things, and V.S. turned angry and red, a couple days later I heard that the Mayor called and threatened that woman. I will take my query to the LIUNA national though and ask them why a Supervisor is not in the Supervisors UNion, either you are valerie or you are her crony. I am not angry, just fed up with the bs.

Are these things not illegal?

So far,
I am reading that the Administration is laying off experienced employees to give jobs to the Mayor's friends.

The Union is involved with this activity.

And employees are being intimidated into not speaking up.

I as a taxpayer of Bpt cannot stand for this to go on.

Please do as I do and write complaints to anyone who will listen, aldermen, senators, congressman.

I am neither Valerie or her crony just an employee who is fed up with all the sh___ that people like you are writing about other City employees. I am an employee of the City for many years who has been through many mayors and in every administration there are always individuals like you complaining because you probably didn't get something you wanted and probably didn't deserve. And to thisiscorrupt, there is nothing corrupt about hard working employees in this Administration who are trying to make a diference. And it saddens me that all these employees are soo quick to point fingers when they don't get their ways. If these employees just did there work and minded there business City Hall would be a great place to work. People just really need to stop being jeolous of other individuals, because thats all this is. And, hmm if you sooo fed up speak up, don't hide behind this blog!!!!!!!

INTIMIDATION, INTIMIDATION, INTIMIDATION

at its best. Fellow bloggers can you believe this annoying little horse fly buzzing around this blog??

I do not buy that your just an employee that is annoyed YOU HAVE TO BE PART OF THE CORRUPT ADMINISTRATION or again just some bleeding heart. If your just a bleeding heart they must be taking pretty good care of you??

You have some pretty big basketballs talking to us like you are. You do not know the 1/2 of what has been done to me. Part illegal/Part unethical/Part immoral. You are so wrong and should stay out of it.

Okay maybe there are one or two honest and hardworking administrators but how long will they be around if they don't take part of?

When you offer up employee assistance that makes me think all the more that you are an administrator as after the administrators mess with you to the point that you feel like leaving one of their famous tricks is to flick the card at you. How dare you go there.

I am far from angry and am actually the happiest person you will ever meet. In fact I HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE how bout you?????

Like I have said before - TAX PAYERS NOW DO YOU SEE THE INTIMIDATION AT ITS WORST? THEY WILL EVEN TRY TO SHUT US UP IN OUR OWN HOMES ON OUR OWN COMPUTERS. And by the way love your employer its 4:30 PM DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR BOSS IS??????? No ser