joseph fortes

Councilor Dana Rebeiro is leaving the City Council and creating a vacancy for the Ward Four council seat. Former Councilor Fortes has entered the crowded race.

WBSM News was streaming live from the Candidates Night at the Alfred J. Gomes School on Monday night, as those running for School Committee, At-Large Councillor, Ward 4 Councillor and Mayor were in attendance.

Candidates seeking public office in New Bedford participated in the forum in anticipation of the final election next week.

The three candidates for Ward Four City Councilor attended a forum held at Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School on Tuesday night.

Candidates looking to represent Ward Four met for a debate Tuesday night at Gomes School and addressed major issues facing the area.

Former Ward 4 City Councillor Joseph "Jo-Jo" Fortes is making another bid for the council seat. Fortes represented Ward 4 for a collective ten years in the council. Speaking on "The Taylor Cormier Show" Monday, Fortes says he's running on his record of constituent services...