The battle over the residency requirement for some city employees has been picked up by former city council candidate Lisa White in the form of a petition.
The city councilor from Ward 6 will be the next president of the New Bedford City Council, according to numerous sources I have spoken with about the election.
The granting of residency waivers to New Bedford city employees has a been contentious issue for years. Now the city council may be forced to address it.
The City of New Bedford has a residency requirement for certain employees. This city ordinance has now been brought into focus by Councilor Linda Morad.