City Council
Meetings
The City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month except in May when there shall be an additional regular meeting on the second Monday of the month. During the months of July and August annually, and during November of each odd-numbered (municipal election) year, the regular meetings of the city council shall be held on the first Monday of each said month. Meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. with the public speaking portion beginning at 6:30 p.m. Meeting schedules may change due to holidays.
Council Members
Council President Aidee Nieves
348 Park Street 06608
203-368-8569 Cell.
Email: Aidee.Nieves@bridgeportct.gov
President Pro Tempore Ernest E. Newton, II
190 Read Street 06607
475-225-6769 Cell.
Email: Ernest.Newton@Bridgeportct.gov
Majority Leader AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia
565 Goldenrod Avenue 06606
203-275-6412 Cell.
Email: AmyMarie.Vizzo-Paniccia@Bridgeportct.gov
Deputy Majority Leader: Jeanette Herron
202 Arlington Street 06606
203-395-4960 Cell.
Email: Jeanette.Herron@Bridgeportct.gov
Deputy Majority Leader Rolanda Smith
1099 Iranistan Avenue 06604
475-422-6974 Cell.
Email:Rolanda.Smith@Bridgeportct.gov
Deputy Majority Leader: Jorge Cruz
249 Black Rock Avenue Apt. 2-L 06605
203-690-2400 Cell.
Email: Jorge.Cruz@Bridgeportct.gov
Sergeant at Arms Richard Ortiz
9 Elm Court 06606
475-239-9699 Cell.
Email: Richard.Ortiz@Bridgeportct.gov
Aikeem G. Boyd
783 Garfield Avenue 06606
475-422-3256 Cell.
Email: Aikeem.Boyd@Bridgeportct.gov
Scott Burns
29 Eames Boulevard 06605
203-690-2228 Cell.
Email: Scott.Burns@Bridgeportct.gov
Alfredo Castillo
1737 Noble Avenue 06610
203-814-9049 Cell.
Email: Alfredo.Castillo@Bridgeportct.gov
Frederick Hodges
195 Fairview Avenue 06606
475-225-6136 Cell.
Email: Frederick.Hodges@Bridgeportct.gov
Michelle Lyons
91 Jewett Avenue 06606
203-414-7926 Cell.
Email: Michelle.Lyons@bridgeportct.gov
Vacant
Mary A. McBride-Lee
125 Hillcrest Road 06606
203-864-5195 Cell.
Email: Mary.McBride-Lee@Bridgeportct.gov
Matthew McCarthy
29 Harbor Avenue 06605
203-690-2013 Cell.
Email: Matthew.McCarthy@Bridgeportct.gov
Jazmarie Melendez
55 North Bishop Avenue 06610
475-239-9716 Cell.
Jazmarie.Melendez@Bridgeportct.gov
Maria H. Pereira
80 Granfield Avenue A1 06610
203-540-9668 Cell.
Email:mpereira0667@yahoo.com
Rolanda Smith
1099 Iranistan Avenue 06604
475-422-6974 Cell.
Email: Rolanda.Smith@Bridgeportct.gov
Dasha T. Spell
284 Beechwood Avenue 06604
203-873-9619 Cell.
Email: Dasha.Spell@Bridgeportct.gov
Maria I. Valle
561 Brooks Street 06608
475-225-6164 Cell.
Email: Maria.Valle@Bridgeportct.gov
About the City Council
The public’s trust of its government must be preserved as it is of critical importance to the future of the Bridgeport. As a City Council we believe that all public officials should and must be held to the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Further, as a City Council we believe that our government should be open and inclusive and are committed to working to achieve the best for our constituents and this great city.