10.28.2026 Tax Increment Financing Board

The Fall River Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Board met on October 28, 2026, presided over by Mayor Paul E. Coogan. During citizens input, a written letter from resident Collin R. Dias was read into the record. Dias raised concerns regarding the structure and fairness of the TIF Board, specifically criticizing the formal board seat held by Jobs for Fall River (now operating as Bristol County Economic Development Consultants) and questioning why meetings are scheduled at 8:00 AM.

The board approved the meeting minutes from its October 6, 2026 meeting. The primary business before the board was an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin R. Dias alleging that Mayor Coogan's transmittal letter sending three recommended TIF agreements to City Council President Cliff A. Ponte violated the Open Meeting Law. Board staff explained that the transmittal letter was an executive city function following a properly held public meeting and did not constitute a violation. The board voted unanimously to refer the complaint to the Law Department and Corporation Counsel for a formal response before adjourning.

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