The New Bedford City Council overrode the veto of Mayor Jon Mitchell and put in place a new ordinance covering the residency requirement for employees.
Ward 6 City Councilor Joe Lopes was recently re-elected to another term as New Bedford City Council President. He is the potential interim mayor. He also has opposition.
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.
The speculation in New Bedford of a special election to replace Mayor Mitchell has clouded the reality that there's an open seat on the city council this year.
As speculation continues about New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell leaving early to join the Biden Administration, the list of potential mayoral candidates grows.
Should New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell be drafted into the administration of President Joe Biden, there will be a special election to fill out his term.