Ward 3 special election coverage - The New Bedford Light

Shawn Oliver celebrating the victory with his family. Credit: Eleonora Bianchi / The New Bedford Light

Oliver tops Amaral in race for Ward 3 city councilor

February 28, 2023March 1, 2023

City Council candidate under fire for ‘hateful’ and ‘extremist’ Facebook posts

February 24, 2023February 26, 2023

Sizing up the two City Council candidates in New Bedford

February 20, 2023February 21, 2023

Oliver, Amaral advance; paltry 6.5% turnout in Ward 3 preliminary

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023

Walking the walk and talking the talk with Ward 3 candidates

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Jacob Ventura: Ward 3 newcomer brings legal acumen, listening skills to the race

Jacob Ventura: Ward 3 newcomer brings legal acumen, listening skills to the race

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Bob Bromley: Budget analyst for R.I. state Senate says he’ll bring his financial acumen to the Ward 3 job

Bob Bromley: Budget analyst for R.I. state Senate says he’ll bring his financial acumen to the Ward 3 job

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Carmen Amaral: As a lifelong advocate, ‘I have the skills’ to represent Ward 3

Carmen Amaral: As a lifelong advocate, ‘I have the skills’ to represent Ward 3

January 17, 2023January 18, 2023

Bob Cabral: He sees his local government, sees its problems, and wants to fix it

Bob Cabral: He sees his local government, sees its problems, and wants to fix it

January 17, 2023January 27, 2023

Kathy Dehner: People of Ward 3 need somebody to listen, and to do something about their problems

Kathy Dehner: People of Ward 3 need somebody to listen, and to do something about their problems

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Shawn Oliver: A candidate who can properly represent its diversity will give Ward 3 a chance to establish a true identity

Shawn Oliver: A candidate who can properly represent its diversity will give Ward 3 a chance to establish a true identity

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

John Robinson: Trash, traffic, streetlights … neighbors’ concerns should be what drives a ward councilor

John Robinson: Trash, traffic, streetlights … neighbors’ concerns should be what drives a ward councilor

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Watch The Chat and meet the seven candidates for the Ward 3 city council primary

January 11, 2023February 13, 2025

Key dates in special election for City Council

January 9, 2023January 10, 2023

Seven-way scramble in race to replace former Ward 3 Councilor Hugh Dunn

January 9, 2023January 10, 2023

Meet the candidates

Who are they? What motivates them? Where do they stand? Find out here.

Carmen Amaral, making first bid for public office, says ‘advocacy’s in my blood’

Carmen Amaral, making first bid for public office, says ‘advocacy’s in my blood’

Robert Bromley wants to ‘right the ship’ In Ward 3, keep constituents informed

Robert Bromley wants to ‘right the ship’ In Ward 3, keep constituents informed

Robert Cabral: Constituent services ‘should be a top priority for every council person’

Robert Cabral: Constituent services ‘should be a top priority for every council person’

Kathy Dehner: Build tax base with more businesses and use vacant city-owned properties

Kathy Dehner: Build tax base with more businesses and use vacant city-owned properties

Shawn Oliver: Residents feel ignored on traffic jams, golf course plans and other issues

Shawn Oliver: Residents feel ignored on traffic jams, golf course plans and other issues

John F. Robinson trumpets organization skills and constituent services

John F. Robinson trumpets organization skills and constituent services

Jacob J. Ventura, former state Senate candidate and legislative aide, touts experience with constituents

Jacob J. Ventura, former state Senate candidate and legislative aide, touts experience with constituents

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