05/14/2026
During Wednesday night's FY27 Budget Address, Mayor Jon Mitchell reiterated the message he and others municipal leaders have been delivering in the media and other public appearances: The Commonwealth has failed to adequately support New Bedford and other localities by not adjusting state aid to match mandated costs and inflation. Read more about the budget proposal on our website: https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/blog/news/mayor-mitchell-presents-fiscal-year-2027-budget/