The political scene in New Bedford continues to change and the number of candidates continues to expand. This is going to be an exciting election year.
New Bedford At-Large City Councilor Ian Abreu has quickly jumped out of the pack of potential candidates should there be a special election for mayor in 2021.
As speculation continues about New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell leaving early to join the Biden Administration, the list of potential mayoral candidates grows.
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.