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July 14, 2026
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, James Roy
Absent: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Leo Choquette, Joseph P. Lopes, Ryan J. Pereira
Every vote, in order
The Chair recognized Stephanie Sloan, Director, Health Department, who gave an overview of the Administrations intent on combining the Human Rights Commission, Council on Aging, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, Community Services, Licensing, Parks, Recreation and Beaches and Veterans…
To receive and place on file a fact sheet, titled “An Introduction to the Health and Human Services Department – City of New Bedford”, submitted by Ms. Sloan, Director, Health Department.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: to receive and place on file a fact sheet, titled “An Introduction to the Health and Human Services Department – City of New Bedford”, submitted by Ms. Sloan, Director, Health Department..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Pemberton)
To table these items at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: to table these items at this time..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Carney)
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