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Cliff Ponte elected city council president; Michelle Dion named vice president
City of Fall River · January 6, 2026
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Summary
The newly constituted Fall River City Council elected Cliff Ponte president and Michelle Dion vice president by viva voce votes (each receiving eight votes) during the inaugural proceedings; both were sworn in and spoke to priorities of accountability and collaboration.
The newly seated City Council of Fall River elected Cliff Ponte as council president and Michelle Dion as vice president by viva voce votes during the inaugural ceremony. Both officers were sworn in and gave brief remarks.
A motion to elect a council president was made and seconded; as councilors were called to…
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