Ian Abreu may be the most affable of New Bedford’s 11 city councilors.
Outgoing and talkative, he is known for his dedication to constituent services, his moderate positions on most issues and a positive working relationship with Mayor Jon Mitchell, not to mention the media.
Abreu is also known for his prolific fundraising. In just four terms on the council, he has amassed an impressive $79,000 campaign chest. A hard worker, Abreu has also used his high visibility to help rebuild a successful family business around Silmo coffee syrup.
The councilor from the South End peninsula is not shy about the fact he would consider running for either state rep or mayor some day, either.
THE CHAT ARCHIVEs
Excitement now, and more thrills to come at Whaling Museum
Whaling Museum Executive Director Amanda McMullen, Board of Trustees Vice Chair Bernadette Souza, and Chief Curator Naomi Slipp joined Light columnist Jack Spillane on The Chat Friday. Watch it here.
No easy way out of budget crisis
Experts Adam Chapdelaine and Phineas Baxandall joined Light columnist and host of The Chat Jack Spillane to examine the statewide crisis and New Bedford’s predicament: a $32 million budget deficit.
O’Leary, DeLoach, Furtado Jr. working together for New Bedford students
The leaders of the city’s public schools joined the conversation to discuss collaboration and working toward a common goal. Watch the entire Chat.