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Committee forwards Byron Ford Jr. nomination to Redevelopment Authority; councilors note need for market perspective

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Byron Ford Jr., a longtime local realtor and former jewelry store owner, was forwarded to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation for appointment to the Redevelopment Authority; councilors said his market perspective could help in marketing city‑owned properties.

The Committee on Appointments and Briefings voted March 18 to forward Byron Ford Jr.’s nomination to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation for appointment to the New Bedford Redevelopment Authority.

Ford told the committee he has lived in New Bedford most of his life, operated a…

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