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Bridgeport Celebrates As New Mayor Joe Ganim Takes Oath Of Office

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — It's official: Joe Ganim is the new mayor of Bridgeport. 

Bridgeport Mayor Joseph P. Ganim greets supporters after his swearing-in ceremony.

Bridgeport Mayor Joseph P. Ganim greets supporters after his swearing-in ceremony.

Photo Credit: Meredith Guinness
Joe Ganim gets a hug from a nun at his swearing-in ceremony as mayor on Tuesday evening at the Klein Auditorium in Bridgeport.

Joe Ganim gets a hug from a nun at his swearing-in ceremony as mayor on Tuesday evening at the Klein Auditorium in Bridgeport.

Photo Credit: Meredith Guinness

The Democrat, who was the winner of last month's seven-way election, was officially sworn in on a rainy Tuesday evening in a ceremony at the Klein. 

It's a redemption for Ganim, who previously served five terms as mayor. But his time at City Hall came to an end when he was convicted of federal corruption charges and spent seven years in prison. 

Ganim was re-elected this fall, beating previous mayor Bill Finch in the primary, then winning the November general election in a landslide. 

Check back with the Daily Voice for more on Ganim's swearing-in ceremony and his new term in office.

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