Body Overview
- Jurisdiction: City of New Bedford, Massachusetts
- Government Level: Municipal
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 11
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Leo Choquette | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 2 | Scott Gordon Pemberton | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 3 | Shawn Oliver | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 4 | Derek Baptiste | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 5 | Joseph P. Lopes | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | — |
| Ward 6 | Ryan J. Pereira | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | President |
| At Large | Ian Abreu | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | James Roy | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Shane A. Burgo | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | First Vice-President |
| At Large | Brian K. Gomes | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Naomi R.A. Carney | Elected | 2026-01-05 — 2028-01-03 | Not Verified | Second Vice-President |
Official Resources
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- New Bedford Charter — Administrative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- New Bedford City Council — Official Government (Checked August 22, 2026)
- New Bedford City Council — 2026 roster — Official Government (Checked August 22, 2026)
- 2025 New Bedford City Election Results — Administrative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- New Bedford City Council organizational minutes — January 5, 2026 — Administrative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
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