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:
John Thomas Saunders
AdvancedDemocratic · 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