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 c