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NEW BEDFORD — The city council on Thursday overrode Mayor Jon Mitchell's veto of an ordinance that will reduce the salaries of some city employees who do not live in New Bedford.
The council's 10-1 vote to override the veto translates to a 10 percent pay cut for city employees who do …

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.

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.

The New Bedford City Council on Monday night re-elected Joe Lopes as council president, after councilors waived a rule prohibiting back-to-back terms.

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.

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.

Joe Lopes has displayed the type of steady leadership to help guide New Bedford forward. Lopes' re-election seems like a pretty sound move.

The open at-large seat on the New Bedford City Council is an incredible opportunity. As the field swells, the candidates need to work smart and work fast.

A new residency requirement for the city employees drafted by the New Bedford City Council and vetoed by Mayor Jon Mitchell will be an election issue next year.