THE RIGHT CHOICE AT THE RIGHT TIME

Shawn Oliver

FOR CITY COUNCIL OF WARD 3

Let me just say “I truly love our city”. Being born and raised here, New Bedford has always held a special place in my heart.

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Time until the next Election! We need your vote residents of Ward 3!

Shawn’s Focus and Vision for Ward 3

Constituent Service:

Your problems are my problems. Shawn is dedicated to helping you with the everyday issues that affect your life. Whether it’s navigating City Hall, addressing infrastructure concerns, absentee property owners, or any question you have, Shawn is here for you, day or night.

Public Safety:

With a background in law enforcement, Shawn is committed to fully staffing and funding our police and fire departments. He recognizes the importance of supporting our everyday heroes and urges community involvement in neighborhood groups.

Residential & Commercial Property Taxes

Shawn advocates for fiscal responsibility to reduce the tax burden on residents and businesses. He seeks a fair tax rate that supports economic growth, job creation, and community investment.

Economic Development:

Ward 3 is experiencing positive momentum in economic growth. Shawn supports small businesses, mill conversion projects, and mixed-use properties to foster a thriving and prosperous community. Together, we can embrace this exciting time of growth and development.

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Hello Neighbor,

My name is Shawn Oliver and I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for New Bedford City Councilor of Ward 3. Recently, our current Councilor resigned, leaving our ward without representation in the middle of his term. This departure has created a sense of vulnerability among the community and a need for an election that will allow us to choose our representative. To address these needs, the New Bedford City Council is holding a Special Election shortly, offering us the chance to vote on this singular ballot item and ensure that our voices are heard.

As your potential Ward 3 Councilor, I must actively serve as a voice for our community and fight for all of the needs we have identified. I am committed to listening carefully to those who have been affected by this situation and engaging in meaningful dialogue to create tangible change moving forward. Throughout my candidacy, I plan to rally support from fellow residents while also advocating on behalf of our ward with other city officials who can help improve its quality of life, from economic development and public education down to local infrastructure projects like road repairs or new public spaces.

Now more than ever we must come together as a unified ward to elect an individual who will not only represent us at City Hall but fight for justice for all members of Ward 3. As such, I sincerely ask for your support as we move forward toward this Special Election – together we can make sure that our voices are heard loud and clear!

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Who is

Shawn Oliver

I have always had a deep passion for the City of New Bedford, where I was born and raised. Growing up here, New Bedford has always held a special place in my heart. After graduating from New Bedford High School, I dove into working in both the service and retail industries to gain experience in Business Management and Communication. This allowed me to build and maintain relationships with multiple successful teams. For the past nine and a half years, I have been a Correctional Officer for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections while also serving as both your Constable and Notary Public for the last year.

In addition to my professional life, I take great pride in my family’s Portuguese heritage, which gives me an immense desire to continually serve our city. I believe that working together with the city’s Police, Fire, EMS, and Community Leaders is one of the best ways to serve our residents. As your City Councilor, I will focus on the needs of our Ward—the Advanced Manufacturing Campus on Hathaway Rd., the Hicks Logan Area Redevelopment Project on the Waterfront, and ensure that the voices of our residents are heard.

My primary goal is to bring Integrity and Accountability back to our Ward, but I need your help and support in this Special Election. Voter turnout is usually low, but together we can make a difference. So, let’s go, Ward 3! I look forward to earning your vote and ensuring that it will not go unheard. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me better. I am excited about this opportunity to serve as your Councilor and make a positive impact on our City of New Bedford.

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