For the first time in more than a decade, every city department was at or under budget.
Category: City Hall
Posted inelection 2025
Recount affirms Scott Pemberton’s Ward 2 victory
Thursday’s election recount confirms the challenger’s narrow victory. Ward 2 will have a new councilor for the first time since 2017.
Posted inelection 2025
Maria Giesta files for a Ward 2 recount
After the Ward 2 election was decided by 17 votes, the defeated incumbent wants to be sure.
Posted inCity Hall
Mayor relents, submits police chief appointment to City Council
The council referred the matter to the committee on appointments and briefings. It will withdraw its lawsuit over Police Chief Jason Thody’s nomination.
Posted inelection 2025
Analysis: New councilors sell progress, but not change
Knocking on doors, spending smart money, and offering “change” — but not too much. Two candidates show how to win a council race in New Bedford.
Posted inelection 2025
Council newcomers James Roy, Scott Pemberton win seats
Pemberton, the Ward 2 challenger, unseated incumbent Maria Giesta by 17 votes. Roy won a seat in the at-large race, along with four incumbents, including Naomi Carney.
Posted inelection 2025
Analysis: What’s in the budget anyway?
Some candidates have said they’re not familiar with New Bedford’s budget — though fiscal oversight is the council’s primary responsibility.
Posted inelection 2025
Issues 2025: Council candidates talk New Bedford’s budget
Candidates differ on the council’s role in shaping New Bedford’s $500 million budget.
Posted inelection 2025
Issues 2025: Council candidates talk New Bedford’s housing crisis
Most incumbents and challengers brought up housing strategies introduced months or years ago.
Posted inelection 2025
Issues 2025: Council candidates talk policing
Council incumbents press the Police Department on crime, but not on recommended reforms.