2024 Register of Deeds Fall River District
Massachusetts is divided into 21 registry districts, each with an elected Register of Deeds who serves for a six-year term. Each registry records all documents about real estate ownership within its district. The register of deeds helps facilitate the process of transferring registered land property ownership.
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Bernard J. McDonald
(Dem)
What are the principal challenges facing the Register of Deeds?
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How would you ensure that records are accessible to people for whom English is not their primary language and to people without reliable access to the internet?
What changes, if any, would you make at the Registry of Deeds?
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Campaign Phone
508-496-5746
Balancing historical preservation with technological advancement. Maintaining the integrity of centuries-old records while implementing modern digital systems to improve efficiency and accessibility is a crucial role of this office.
My priority is to continue the progress that I have achieved during my tenure as Register. When I first took office documents had to be mailed or physically brought into the Registry for recording. Now all this can be done electronically. Another priority is to complete the indexing portion of our record search so documents can be searched more easily.
To address the needs of non-English speaking individuals, our website is compatible with various browser extensions such as Google Translate, which can assist in translating content in multiple languages. We have a couple of Portugues speaking individuals on staff that can assist in this translation. We are continually exploring additional methods to improve accessibility and are open to suggestions from the public on how we can better serve our community.
I aim to further modernize our office by implementing new proven technologies to streamline processes and improve accessibility for all residents. I plan to enhance our community outreach programs, ensuring that everyone is aware of the services we provide and how to access them. I want to continue fostering a transparent and efficient office that residents can trust. I believe these goals will help us better serve our community and meet the evolving needs of our constituents.
This election is about integrity, commitment, honesty and professionalism. Thirty years ago I made a commitment to be your full time Register of Deeds and I have fulfilled that promise. My philosophy has been to do the job I was elected to do, be honest with people, uphold the highest standard of ethics and do it all with professionalism. These are all the qualities that I possess and have demonstrated throughout my career. I respectfully ask for your vote on September 3, 2024!!
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