We, the people of the City of Bridgeport, urge you to vote YES in favor of the Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance for the City of Bridgeport. For far too long these businesses have been operating without regulation, are a nuisance to neighborhoods, bring down property values and the quality of life, foster an environment for trafficked and exploited people from this country and from outside its borders, and impair the morals of children who see it in their backyards and who are vulnerable to growing up into the lifestyle. The list goes on and on. This ordinance needs to pass the City Council NOW and to regulate these businesses and create a safer environment for all Bridgeport residents.