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
Mitchell on his goals for the city, the budget, and immigration enforcement
In an hour-long one-on-one with The Light, the mayor hit on everything from education to wind to police to standing up for New Bedford.
Sheriff Heroux at the halfway point: ‘There’s still work I want to do at the jail’
If you missed the hour-long discussion with the Bristol County sheriff, we’ve got the full Chat available. He said while he has made progress, he is “not claiming mission accomplished.”
Remaking The Zeiterion was ‘a big mountain to climb’
Just how did the folks behind the scenes pull off a $37 million restoration? And what can the community look forward to from The Z?