[2] As mayor, he was known for his strong environmentally friendly policies[3] and his tax reform efforts, both of which received local and national praise.

[1] As a councilman, Finch helped negotiate the construction of the Bluefish Baseball Stadium, the Arena at Harbor Yard, and Steel Point.

He also served as member of the Grow Bridgeport Fund, the Connecticut Zoological Society, and the Leo J. Ryan Education Foundation Board of Directors.

[7] Upon signing this order, he assembled a team of 100 volunteers who worked for 18 months to compile the BGreen2020 initiative, which served as a “Greenprint” for the City's overall vision and path forward for the “green” economy.

[5] Finch's sustainability plan further calls for reducing the total number of vehicle miles traveled in the city, mainly by building "complete streets.

[7] In 2008 and 2010, the local environmental group Conscious Decisions recognized Finch with its Green Coast Award for his conservation and sustainability efforts in the City of Bridgeport and the region.

[5] Finch joined with the mayors of Hartford, New Haven and New London in 2008 to urge the state to fund its Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) program, which would offset the revenue burden on municipalities that are home to tax-exempt institutions like colleges and hospitals.

The board consists of 27 mayors from around the country who consult with the USCM Executive Committee on all matters related to police and program.

[4] On June 27, 2011 Finch received support from Mario Testa that included a formal complaint about an anti-Finch billboard posted on I-95.

[12] Finch sought re-election in 2015, but lost the Democratic nomination to Joe Ganim, who served as Bridgeport's mayor from 1991 to 2003 before being convicted and jailed on corruption charges.

He stated his next career would “be announced at a later date.” [16] He currently serves labor (IBEW) and management (NECA) at the Connecticut Labor-Management Cooperation Committee where he lobbies for the interests of the best electricians and helps develop business.