Mayor Jon Mitchell and Councilor Leo Choquette have responded to Councilor Shane Burgo’s motion to discuss an “authorized” homeless encampment in New Bedford.
New Bedford City Councilor at Large Shane Burgo filed a motion to take up discussions about creating a more formalized homeless encampment in the city.
The New Bedford City Council voted against Mayor Jon Mitchell’s proposal to bring the city into the state’s municipal healthcare service on Thursday evening.
New Bedford City Councilor at Large Shane Burgo and One SouthCoast Chamber CEO Rick Kidder are weighing in on a public dispute between Mayor Jon Mitchell and the city council over three ballot questions.
New Bedford officials have allocated $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to tackle homelessness and housing instability in the city, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Thursday.
New Bedford City Councilor Shane Burgo is proposing a non-binding ballot question asking residents if the City should enact an ordinance to stabilize rent.
New Bedford High School students took a break in the middle of the school day on Friday to protest against newly elected Ward 3 City Councilor Shawn Oliver for Facebook posts that students have called "hateful" and "homophobic."
New Bedford City Councilors Shane Burgo and Ryan Pereira shared their frustrations working with Mayor Jon Mitchell in a recent edition of SouthCoast Tonight.