Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: City of New Bedford
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 6
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Large | Melissa M. Costa | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 7th, 2030 | Not Verified | Vice Chairperson |
| At Large | Von Marie Moniz | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 7th, 2030 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Richard Aloysius Porter III | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 7th, 2030 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Christopher A. Cotter | Elected | January 1st, 2024 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Joaquim "Jack" Livramento, Jr. | Elected | January 1st, 2024 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | William B. Markey | Elected by Joint Convention | January 21st, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
Presiding Officers
- Mayor of New Bedford: Jonathan F. Mitchell — Ex Officio; Service: January 1st, 2024 — Present; Party: Not Verified; Chairperson; Chapter 43, Section 31 includes the Mayor as School Committee chairperson. The Mayor is a full-voting ex officio participant and does not create a seventh elected School Committee seat.
Official Resources
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 43, Section 31 — Administrative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 43, Section 32 — Administrative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- New Bedford School Committee — Official Government (Checked August 22, 2026)
- New Bedford City Council organizational minutes — January 1, 2024 — Administrative Record (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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