New Bedford City Council Sues Mayor over Police Chief Pick

New Bedford City Council sues mayor over police chief pick

The council president said Mayor Jon Mitchell didn't follow proper protocol in appointing the city's new police chief, Jason Thody.

New Bedford mayor's police chief pick sparks council lawsuit over approval process

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The New Bedford City Council has filed a lawsuit asking a judge to decide whether the mayor's appointment of the city’s new police chief requires council approval. The action in Superior Court comes nearly three months after Mayor Jon Mitchell announced his choice of Jason Thody, the former police chief for Hartford, Connecticut, to lead New Bedford's department. While Mitchell is arguing that he has sole authority to…

New Bedford Mayor Mitchell vs. City Council row escalates over police chief appointment

In New Bedford, a power struggle has emerged between Mayor Jon Mitchell and the City Council over appointing a new police chief. The conflict led to a lawsuit in Bristol County Superior Court, focusing on whether the mayor needs council confirmation for nominee Jason Thody. This highlights tensi

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