New Bedford City Council Ward 1 Candidate Forum set for Sep. 25

The Far North End Neighborhood Association under the leadership of President Robert Souza will be hosting a forum for the seven Ward 1 Candidates that will appear on the October 3rd Preliminary Election Ballot.

The forum will be held on Monday September 25, 2017 at Pulaski School.

Doors at the Pulaski School will open 6:00pm. The Candidate Forum will be held from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Each candidate will be given the opportunity to make an opening statement followed by a series of questions that will be addressed to the candidates by the moderator.

Because of the number of candidates and the time constraints there will be no questions in this session from the audience. There will be an opportunity before and after the forum for residents to speak with the candidates individually.

The seven Ward 1 Candidates are: Christopher Amaral, Steven Caton, Daniel Costa, Melissa Costa, William Markey, Randall Santos and Mark Ventura.

Councillors Linda Morad and James Oliveira, both whom have served the residents of Ward 1 for many years will be assisting Bob Souza during the forum.

Ward 1 Councilor, Jim Oliveira commented, “This forum is increasingly important to meet the candidates, learn of their views on key issues both in the Ward and across the City. It is imperative such a forum be held due to the large number of candidates seeking to earn a final election slot in November.”

“I am pleased to be involved in facilitating this forum which will give the residents of the north end an opportunity to hear from those seeking the Ward 1 position” said Councillor Morad.