Bill Finch (politician)
Bill Finch | |
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Bill Finch at a ceremony held by the United States Coast Guard in May 2014 | |
| 53rd Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut | |
| In office December 1, 2007 – December 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Fabrizi |
| Succeeded by | Joe Ganim |
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – December 1, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Scarpetti |
| Succeeded by | Robert Russo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1956 Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Education | University of Connecticut (BA) |
Bill Finch (born March 4, 1956) is an American retired politician who served as mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut for eight years after previously serving in the Connecticut Senate for seven years. As mayor, he was known for his strong environmentally friendly policies and his tax reform efforts, both of which received local and national praise. He was defeated for re-election as mayor in 2015 by former mayor and convicted felon Joe Ganim. Finch has since moved on to the private sector and rejected the idea of running for mayor again.