In New Bedford, we showed how to reinvent a city
New Bedford's mayor, Jon Mitchell, reports significant progress in the city since taking office, including a 60% decrease in violent crime from 2015-2025 and a rise in the four-year high school graduation rate from 58% to 83% between 2010-2020. The city has achieved these results through a clear vision, strong leadership, and a data-driven approach to governance.
New Bedford has made significant progress under Mayor Jon Mitchell's leadership. The city has seen a 60% decrease in violent crime from 2015-2025 and a rise in the four-year high school graduation rate from 58% to 83% between 2010-2020. The unemployment rate has fallen from 12% in 2009 to around 5-6% in 2023-2024. The city's port has been modernized with $1.2 billion in infrastructure upgrades and hosted the launch of America's first commercial-scale offshore wind project. New Bedford's city government has adopted a data-driven approach, establishing clear performance metrics and holding monthly meetings to analyze data and refine interventions. The city's participation in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Government Innovation program has helped establish new data standards and develop a results-oriented culture.
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