Shawn Oliver

New Bedford Councilor Shawn Oliver aims to retain his Ward 3 seat if elected Massachusetts Lt. Governor, but constitutional dual-office bans allegedly conflict with local city vacancy laws.

New Bedford Councilor Shawn Oliver announces lieutenant governor run, joining GOP ticket, citing affordability, leadership, and statewide campaign goals.

Former New Bedford City Councilor Brad Markey was recently selected to fill a vacancy on the School Committee, thanks to some major behind-the-scenes political dealing.

Three New Bedford City Councilors have put forth a motion to hold the MBTA and MassDOT responsible for trash and debris along the commuter rail tracks.

Mayor Jon Mitchell and Councilor Leo Choquette have responded to Councilor Shane Burgo’s motion to discuss an “authorized” homeless encampment in New Bedford.

New Bedford residents or business owners who have questions about taxes and how to seek an abatement are invited to attend a 'taxpayer town hall' next week.

The New Bedford City Council Thursday night failed to override Mayor Jon Mitchell’s vetoes on three nonbinding ballot questions.

New Bedford Ward 3 City Councilor Shawn Oliver wants to remind city residents that the ability to have your streets taken care of is right in your own pocket.

At a press conference Wednesday morning, New Bedford officials unveiled a 22-point plan focused on increasing the supply of housing to address the growing cost of housing in the city.

Spillane says Oliver's postings were demeaning and insensitive, but's he's not ready to say Ward 3 voters made the wrong choice.