Shawn Oliver can stay on the council after OUI arrest, city says

GOP Lt. Gov. candidate Shawn Oliver continues city council duties as calls grow for resignation

GOP Lt. Gov. candidate Shawn Oliver continued his New Bedford City Council duties Thursday night just days after his arrest on OUI charges and as calls for his resignation grow in the Whaling City.

Leo Choquette Becomes First City Councilor to Ask Shawn Oliver to Resign

New Bedford Councilor Leo Choquette demands Shawn Oliver resign following his OUI arrest and Dartmouth Street crash to protect city council continuity.

Shawn Oliver can stay on the council after OUI arrest, city says

The city has no process for removing elected officials, but the Legislature could soon change that.