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As New Bedford faces a political showdown over Fire Station 9, City Council President Ryan Pereira urges Mayor Jon Mitchell to attend a special meeting.

New Bedford Council President Ryan Pereira called a special meeting to force Mayor Jon Mitchell to use funded appropriations to save Fire Station 9, though the mayor's office dismissed the move as a political stunt.

New Bedford’s City Council advanced an ordinance to restrict automated license plate readers, sparking a clash with Mayor Mitchell over police surveillance tech.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell proposed a citywide ban on new data centers to study AI infrastructure impacts and update zoning regulations.

New Bedford Police Chief Jason Thody recommended two officers be fired following an internal audit that uncovered extensive misuse of automated license plate reader technology.

Mayor Jon Mitchell bypassed the New Bedford City Council to swear in an emergency election commissioner, drawing accusations of violating Massachusetts General Law from Council President Ryan Pereira.

New Bedford City Council plans to revive tabled Flock Safety camera motions tonight following a disruptive suspension, balancing transparency, data privacy, and public outcry.

New Bedford's city council unanimously overrode the mayor's veto to enact a new paid family leave ordinance for municipal employees without raising taxes.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell slammed a DOJ request for city voter lists as a political pretext, refusing to hand over data to protect voter trust.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has refused a DOJ request for local voter lists, citing concerns over federal overreach and election integrity.