I have written previously about the tremendous fundraising machine that New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has built. He is continuing to swell his war chest.
As the election season heats up in New Bedford, there is an important metric to watch: fundraising. Mayor Mitchell is the king of cash in this cycle so far.
People are busy living their lives. They are also bombarded with advertising constantly. Political campaigns are advertising operations and they cost money.
The path to winning a citywide election runs through Ward 1 in New Bedford. That is also the home of Parallel Products and a host of political upheaval.
Chairman Lowenthal's committee is considering Bill Keating's bill that would provide grants to colleges, universities, and unions to train workers for the offshore wind industry.