A former mayor of Fall River has announced he is running to reclaim the post.
Will Flanagan made the announcement on social media on Monday.
“Fall River deserves a city government that works as hard as its people. That’s why I’m confirming my candidacy for Mayor.
“Too many families are working harder and still falling behind. You deserve safe neighborhoods, clean streets, good schools, and city services you can count on.
“You deserve to know your tax dollars are being spent wisely and that when you call City Hall, someone listens and follows through.
“My priorities are simple, protect essential services, fight wasteful spending, support our small businesses, and make decisions with working families and seniors in mind.
“I’m Will Flanagan, and I’m asking for your vote. Let’s build a Fall River where getting ahead doesn’t mean having to move away.”
Flanagan’s path since being elected mayor in 2009 has been nothing short of eventful. He lost a recall election to Sam Sutter, appeared in several films and made-for-tv movies, became the face of Cosmopolitan Dispensary on Hartwell Street, and has served on the Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Board, his alma mater. Most notably, he nearly lost his life in a vicious, unprovoked attack in 2025.
Calls for Flanagan to run for mayor again have never fully faded, and his recent social media activity had only intensified the speculation.
