Joseph Ganim
On the record
Ganim consults for Bridgeport city-vendor construction + developer interests during his first Mayor term — basis of 2003 federal RICO + bribery conviction (9-year sentence); re-elected Bridgeport Mayor 2015 after prison release. RE-ELECTED mayor Nov 2015 after 9-year federal prison term for racketeering — only US mayor to win reelection following federal corruption conviction.
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · racketeering, bribery
Background
Joseph Ganim (Democrat) was Connecticut's Mayor of Bridgeport of Bridgeport 2015–2023 (8 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Before this office: Mayor of Bridgeport (1991-2003). Press-relevant: RE-ELECTED mayor Nov 2015 after 9-year federal prison term for racketeering — only US mayor to win reelection following federal corruption conviction.. Same-year political environment (2015): Governor Dan Malloy; Attorney General George Jepsen; Secretary of State Denise Merrill.
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Others who held this office in Connecticut
- Joseph Ganim (1991-2003)