Episode 98: Louis Melim

• • Born 1951 in Azores (Santa Maria), parents from Madeira
  • Immigrated to Taunton, settled in Fall River
  • Served 6 years in Navy (Vietnam era), aircraft carrier aviation
  • Boston University degrees, taught high school, 25 years in HR

• Political Motivation

  • Ran for mayor previously, now running for City Council
  • Seeks to reverse city stagnation through consensus-building
  • Advocates fair, inclusive development

• Waterfront Development

  • Endorses master plan for housing, shopping, entertainment
  • Open to collaboration with mayors (Coogan or Ameral)
  • Prioritizes affordable housing over luxury units

• Infrastructure & Economy

  • Demolish hazardous mills; revitalize North Main, Flint, South End, Columbia St.
  • Attract renewable energy/high-tech with equitable tax policies
  • Address north-south maintenance disparities

• Education & Voter Turnout

  • Supports free community college, increased state education funding
  • Criticizes 7% primary turnout; suggests no-school election days

• Social Issues

  • Views homelessness as state issue tied to drugs/mental health; needs funding
  • Opposes additional cannabis licenses due to social concerns

• Cultural Revitalization

  • Aims to bring back Fall River Celebrates America, Holy Ghost Feast
  • Proposes free police support via sheriff/police partnerships

• Vision for 2026

  • Focus on safety (police, fire, EMS)
  • Supports term limits, no council raises/benefits
  • Views politics as community service, not a career

• Madeira & Azores

  • Recommends Madeira’s New Year’s fireworks
  • Highlights Portuguese culture, organizes youth soccer trips to Azores

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