Mayor Scott W. Lang / Priorities 
CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY: Make our city safe again - (Child Safety Zones)
We continue to enhance the City’s ability to provide the community with a greater
sense of safety and security through the growth and continued decentralization of
our police force. When I took office in 2006, the police department operated out
of one main station. Today, the department responds to the needs of this
community from the main headquarters on Rockdale Avenue, and three district
stations: Station 1, located on Pleasant Street Downtown, Station 2, located on
Cove Street in the South End and Station 3, located on Ashley Boulevard in the
North End. more...
EDUCATION: Preparing our Children for the Challenges of the Future
A strong community is one that places a premium on the education of its youth. In New
Bedford, we are committed to preparing our children to respond to the challenges of the
future. My administration has worked closely with our School Department, School
Committee, our teachers and parents to improve and develop new opportunities that
challenge and encourage our students. I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of
the schools under the leadership of outgoing superintendent Michael E. Longo. more...
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Creating Jobs and Opportunities
Through strong leadership and partnerships, New Bedford’s position as one of the preeminent
economic forces in the Commonwealth and beyond continues to strengthen. We
continue to market New Bedford’s unique combination of assets to potential investors; a
strong workforce, an unbeatable location, a charming community, valuable infrastructure
and an economic development team willing lend its full support. more...
NEIGHBORHOODS & HOUSING: Restoring the Vitality of our Neighborhoods
City government, working in conjunction with our many strong civic organizations,
remains committed to the restoration of our neighborhoods. Working closely with our
city residents, my administration has advanced toward this lofty goal.
Our aggressive problem property program (“Building For A Better New Bedford”) has
employed a multi-faceted strategy consisting of the pursuit of delinquent owners (who are
often absentee landlords), strict code enforcement, and financial incentives to new
owners to promote reinvestment and revitalization. more...
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Managing our City in the Most Effective & Economical Way
In January of 2006, New Bedford’s financial outlook was gloomy. The city’s unstable
fiscal condition was due in large part to an alarming FY ’06 deficit, poor borrowing
practices, and years of inappropriate financial expenditures. Over the past year, my
administration has continued to work diligently to address these financial concerns.
Several practices we have employed to better manage city finances include: more...
TOWARD A STRONGER NEW BEDFORD: Building a Sense of Community
Lastly, I indicated in my Inaugural Address that our efforts to make our city safe, prepare
our children for the challenges of the future, create more and better job opportunities, and
restore the vitality of our neighborhoods will only be successful with the support of an
active, engaged citizenry. I have witnessed resurgence in our city’s collective community
spirit and individuals have again become personally invested in the future of our great
city. more... |
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