I am running for re-election because I believe that New Bedford is a better place to live and raise a family, as well as a place to invest and grow a business, than it was the day I was elected to serve as your Mayor.

Pastor Chavier led a positive life, and taught day to day positive life experiences, and taught and preached the lessons of the Bible in this manner and spirit.  Let us all follow his continuing example to help shape and improve the lives of all of God’s children, starting here and now in the City of New Bedford.

June 25th, 2007 - Letter to New Bedford City Council from Mayor Scott W. Lang regarding his veto of City Council's vote to demolish Cliftex Mills complex...

June 25th, 2007 - Letter to New Bedford City Council regarding change to City charter regarding hiring authority and duties of legislative counsel...

June 28th, 2007 - Letter from Mayor Scott W. Lang to City Council President Leo Pimental and Honorable Members of the City Council informing them of veto because the Council attached a raise for its Legislative Council to the ordinance...

Remarks made by Mayor Scott W. Lang - New Bedford High School Commencement Speech given on June 14th, 2007.

This evening, I respectfully submit to you the proposed budget for the City of New Bedford for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006.  This budget is balanced and addresses the top priorities of our city...

The murder of Bernadette DePina caused the people of New Bedford to take a very long, unvarnished look at the City, its values, and its sense of community.  We saw raw anguish, but we also realized that Mrs. DePina’s death could be a turning point for New Bedford and its citizens.