Pubdate: Wed, 05 Jul 2006
Source: News-Times, The (Danbury, CT)
Section: Bridgeport
Copyright: 2006 The News-Times
Contact:  http://www.newstimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/637
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/coke.htm (Cocaine)

CITY COUNCIL WANTS POWER TO RECALL MAYOR

City leaders have formed a special committee to recommend reforms in 
light of Bridgeport Mayor John M. Fabrizi's confession that he used 
cocaine while in office.

Bridgeport City Council President Andres Ayala Jr. appointed the 
committee's members Monday. It is expected to review a provision in 
the city charter that could allow for recall of the mayor, although 
questions remained about whether it would conflict with state regulations.

The group will also review whether to adopt a strict city policy on 
drug use, including whether it should be deemed an ethics violation 
under city ordinances.

Fabrizi said he would "absolutely" consider suggestions made by the 
council, but noted that "they don't set policy."
- ---
MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman