New Bedford LGBTQ Students Plan Protest Over Oliver's Election
New Bedford High School’s LGBTQ students and allies are planning a protest at the school Friday over the election of Ward 3 City Councilor-Elect Shawn Oliver.
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New Bedford Voters Elect Shawn Oliver as Ward 3 Councilor
Voters in New Bedford’s Ward 3 elected city constable and correctional officer Shawn Oliver Tuesday night as the ward's next city councilor.
New Bedford City Council Candidate Called Out for ‘Transphobic’ Posts
A local advocacy organization is calling out New Bedford Ward 3 City Council candidate Shawn Oliver for social media posts the group characterized as "transphobic" and "misogynistic."
New Bedford Ward 3 Council Candidates Face Off in Final Debate
The two candidates for the special election in New Bedford's Ward 3 faced off in a final debate on WBSM ahead of the February 28 vote.
New Bedford Ward 3 Candidates Back Mitchell’s GNB Voc-Tech School Committee Pick
New Bedford Ward 3 city council candidates Shawn Oliver and Carmen Amaral have both said they'd vote for Carol Pimentel's nomination to the GNB Voc-Tech board.
New Bedford Ward 3 Voters Choose Shawn Oliver and Carmen Amaral
Voters of New Bedford’s Ward 3 chose Shawn Oliver and Carmen Amaral as their top two candidates in Tuesday's preliminary election for city councilor.
Oliver Brings Everyman Perspective to New Bedford Ward 3 Race
New Bedford Ward 3 candidate Shawn Oliver said he may not be well-versed in politics, but he wants to represent the typical resident on the city council.