Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia Denies Rumors He Plans to Resign
The Fall River Herald News reports that Mayor Correia denied that he planned to resign Wednesday, telling reporters “it’s a rumor,” at a Fall River restaurant.
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Correia Hangs On to Remain in Fall River Mayoral Race
Candidate Paul Coogan was the clear favorite in the primary with 8,273 votes for 62.3-percent of the unofficial final tally. Correia took home 2,777 votes.
State Lawmakers Propose Bill to Pause Fall River Pot Applications
State Rep. Chris Markey has filed a bill that aims to temporarily pause the application process in the city until January 15.
Mayor Correia Back in Federal Court in Boston Friday Morning
Correia is due back for a bail review hearing in courtroom 23 of the Moakley U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Friday morning.
Mayor Correia Intends to Keep Working Despite City Council Vote
The political drama continues in Fall River following last night’s City Council vote to temporarily relieve embattled Mayor Jasiel Correia from duty.
City Officials Reviewing Proposal to Limit Power of Mayor Correia
An attempt is underway to limit the power of Mayor Jasiel Correia after he was arrested by federal authorities for the second time in less than a year.
Guilty Pleas in Extortion Case
Three associates of Mayor Jasiel Correia have pleaded guilty to conspiring with the mayor to commit extortion.
Embattled Mayor Jasiel Correia Used in Ranked-Choice Voting Pitch
Activists are pointing to the City of Fall River and embattled Mayor Jasiel Correia as a reason to switch to a ranked-choice voting system in Massachusetts.
Correia Won't Resign, Fall River Will Have Recall Vote
Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia II has said he will not step down by today's 5 p.m. deadline set last week by the City Council.