Scott W. Lang dismisses claims that the city must gentrify to improve and develop, and argues New Bedford’s diversity and history of welcoming all is one of its greatest strengths. Read more »
Scott W. Lang Weighs in on the Economic Goal for New Bedford and the South Coast
Scott W. Lang discusses what he believes should be the focus for New Bedford and the South Coast in the wake of the failed proposals that promised to bring development to the area. Read more »
Scott W. Lang Calls For Debate
Scott W Lang calls for vigorous debate and discourse on the issues facing the City of New Bedford and the Massachusetts South Coast. Read more »
Scott W. Lang Thanks To Those Who Support Him
Scott W. Lang explains why he decided to hold off in running for mayor of New Bedford this year and thanks those who have encouraged and supported him in suggesting he should have been a candidate. Read more »
Scott W. Lang Weighs in on the Practical Lessons from the Casino and Olympic Proposals
Scott W. Lang weighs in on the best way forward for the people of New Bedford in the wake of the failed casino and Olympics proposals. Read more »
Scott Lang discusses Hillary Clinton’s first big policy speech
The Boston Globe columnist Joanna Weiss (@JoannaWeiss), Former Social Security Commissioner Mike Astrue (@amjuster), and Former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang discuss Hillary Clinton’s first big policy speech, and Obama’s plan for retirement savings. Read more »
Scott Lang Launches Sharp Criticisms of PARCC and Commissioner Chester
Transcript of video: This issue is the most important issue I believe that the legislature is going to take up this year: the unintended consequences of education reform. I served as head of the School Committee as mayor of New Bedford from 2006 until beginning of 2012. Before then, I was heavily involved in the school department […] Read more »
Scott W. Lang Weighs In On The South Coast Rail Proposal
In this video, Scott W. Lang weighs in on the proposed South Coast Rail project that would connect Boston to the South Coast. He discusses the benefits, the costs, and offers an alternative that would utilize existing infrastructure. Read more »
Scott W. Lang Weighs In On The Casino Proposal
Scott W. Lang discusses the proposal to bring a casino the New Bedford and weighs its costs and benefits to the South Coast. Read more »
Scott W. Lang Weighs in on the “Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibilities in Fisheries Act”
Scott W. Lang Weighs in on the “Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibilities in Fisheries Act”, otherwise known as the Magnuson-Stevens Act and discusses potential improvements to the bill that would ease the burden on fishermen and communities while streamlining the governmental oversight of the fisheries. Read more »