
Office Overview
- Office: Mayor of Fall River
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: City of Fall River
- District: At Large
- Body: Fall River School Committee
- How Chosen: The city-hosted 2025-11-04 return identifies the election result. Fall River's current official Mayor page independently confirms present service.
- Current Term: January 5th, 2026 – January 3rd, 2028
- Party: Not Verified
Constituency Map
Public Office Contact
- Fall River Government Center: Fall River Government Center, One Government Center, Room 619, Fall River, Massachusetts 02722
Official Resources
- Official Government Website
- Official Municipal Election Record — November 4, 2025; The city-hosted unofficial return identifies Paul E. Coogan as the apparent winner. The current Mayor's Office and elected-official roster independently confirm service.
- Authority of the Office — Fall River Charter Article 3 — Executive Branch
- Fall River Mayor's Office
- Fall River 2025 Biennial Municipal Election Unofficial Results
- Fall River Charter Article 3 — Executive Branch
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Fall River Mayor's Office — Official Government Source (checked August 22, 2026)
- Fall River 2025 Biennial Municipal Election Unofficial Results — Administrative Record (checked August 22, 2026)
- Fall River Charter Article 3 — Executive Branch — Administrative Record (checked August 22, 2026)

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