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County Commissioner, Bristol County

Unofficial result: Advanced — John Thomas Saunders (Democratic)

Source: sec.state.ma.us

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Democratic · Incumbent

Bristol County commissioner and a former New Bedford city councilor who served 28 years on the council. He has pointed to lowering county health-insurance costs and expanding Bristol County Agricultural High School as priorities.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 for, 6 against, Public Infrastructure 2 for

Sources: sec.state.ma.us2