Bridgeport, in Fairfield County, operates under a mayor-council form of government. The mayor and 20 council members are elected to two-year terms of office.
Head Official: Mayor John Michael Fabrizi (D) (since 2003; current term expires 2005)
Total Number of City Employees: 1,493 (2004)
City Information: Mayor's Office, City of Bridgeport, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604; telephone (203)576-7201; email mayoroffice@ci.bridgeport.ct.us