On September 4th, 2019 we hosted a City Council Candidate Forum at the Klein Auditorium, alongside a broad coalition of partners! All 20 seats on City Council – 2 seats per 10 voting districts – were up for re-election. Free and open to the public, this forum focused on candidates’ platforms and positions on the issues.

WATCH THE LIVE STREAM VIDEO HERE – PART 1

PART 2

On August 21st, 2019 we helped organize a Mayoral Candidate Forum, hosted by AARP-CT and Radio Cumbre – 1450 AM – Bridgeport, CT, at The Klein Memorial Auditorium. Free and open to the public, this Mayoral Forum focused on candidates’ platforms and positions on the issues.

WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE!

On Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 Bridgeport community was cordially invited to join Bridgeport Generation Now for a Candidate “Meet & Greet” for State Representative, 130th District. There was a Special Election for State Rep, 130th on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 in Bridgeport.

To watch the full live stream video, click here!

On October 3, 2018 we held a Community Town Hall at Housatonic Community College! This was our opportunity to have a discussion and dialogue with statewide candidates before our Election Day on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018.

We believe the future of Connecticut is irrevocably tied to the future of Bridgeport. As an integral part of our state’s prosperity, growth and sustainability Bridgeport youth and residents were eager to hold a conversation about our collective future. All candidates running in Bridgeport were be invited to attend and participate.

To read through the full Audience Guide, click here.

To look through photos by Netta Walker, click here.

To watch the Town Hall in full, filmed by The Recinos Company, click here.

Bridgeport Generation Now and Hang Time, a community support group for returning citizens, collaborated to bring a 23rd District State Senate Candidate Forum to the Bridgeport community on Thursday, August 9th, 2018!

This event was the only city-wide candidate forum for this important State Senate district before the primary election on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018.

The forum was open to all 23rd District State Senate candidates from all political parties and affiliations. The 23rd District encompasses most of Bridgeport and parts of Stratford. Click here to view a map of the district: https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/SLD_RefMap/upper/st09_ct/sldu09023/DC10SLDU09023_001.pdf

Held at the University of Bridgeport and in partnership with Connecticut Against Gun Violence and The Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, this forum educated Bridgeport and Stratford voters and created public space for a discussion about city-wide and state issues. It was also an opportunity to hold candidates accountable to policies and ideas that matter to the general public.

WATCH THE LIVE STREAM VIDEO HERE!

Did you know that 2017 was an election year in Bridgeport? All 20 seats on City Council – 2 seats per 10 voting districts – were up for re-election!

Bridgeport Generation Now, I Luv Bridgeport, Make the Road CT, Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut and partners hosted a City Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, September 6th 2017 from 7:00 – 9:00pm.

Held at the historic Bijou Theater, this forum set the stage for a dynamic discussion about city-wide issues. It was also an opportunity to educate voters and hold candidates accountable to policies & ideas.

Moderated and formatted by Bridgeport Generation Now members and event partners, it was a fun, safe, and collaborative space!

WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE!