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Votes at a glance: Key New Bedford council actions on June 12, 2025
Summary
Summary of the council's major motions, referrals and votes from the June 12 meeting, including a failed motion on neutral arbitrator authority and adoption of several budget transfers, multiple appointments, and referrals of ordinances and grants to committees.
The New Bedford City Council took a series of administrative and policy actions on June 12. The list below summarizes motions, referrals and recorded outcomes as reflected in the meeting transcript.
- M1: Communication from Mayor submitting a tax increment exemption housing development incentive program and agreement for Kudo residences (450–4586 Cushion Avenue). Outcome: Received, placed on file and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- M2: Order to accept Chapter 32B Section 21–23 of the 2011 Municipal Health Care Reform Act (would give the city authority to request a neutral arbitrator to break impasses in health insurance negotiations). Motion to adopt failed on roll call, 0–7.
- M3: Order to accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 200A Section 9A to provide tools to dispose of abandoned funds held in custody of the city. Outcome: Referred to the Committee on Finance.
- M4: Ordinance submitted to conform City Code Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2–105 with Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 regarding payment agreements…
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