which branch of the city council
The City Council is the Legislative branch of government of the City of Bridgeport. Two major responsibilities of the council are enacting ordinances necessary to ensure the welfare and good order of the city, and, adopting the city's annual budget. The twenty members of the city council are elected by residents of the ten council districts of Bridgeport. As council members, they represent the concerns, needs, and issues of their constituents, and work to improve the city's neighborhoods. Duties as a City Council Member: In choosing to serve on the City Council, each member has decided to give their personal time to serve the community.