Three months after being arrested
on federal drug charges pertaining to the distribution of pain medication for non-legitimate
medical purposes, the mayor of Bridgeport
Before the city council conducted
business during its regular meeting, Mario Blount left his seat, took the
podium designated for public comment and spoke of the successes of the city since
he took office.
Blount then thanked his family in
attendance and those who supported him and said he held no ill will toward any
that did not support him. He also apologized to the members of council and the
citizens for being unable to complete his term.
Recorder Robert Greer assumed the
role of acting mayor as the meeting proceeded. He said city leadership will
meet Tuesday of next week to decide on what to do about filling the position
for the remaining two years and nine months of Blount’s term.
Blount faces three felony drug
charges, one count of false or fraudulent material omission, one count of
distribution of oxymorphone and one count of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone
and oxymorphone.
He and his co-defendants April and
Angela Davis were arrested in June.
Blount is scheduled to appear before U.S. District Judge Irene
M. Keely at 11:30 a.m. on Friday to enter a plea on the charges against him.
