Biddeford appoints the city s first Black city councilor The Biddeford City Council has appointed who is believed to be the city s first Black council member.
Ashanti D. Williams will replace former Councilor Robert Quattrone Jr. when his term expires in December. Sign up for our Newsletters
Williams was born in Seattle and has lived in Biddeford for six years. Williams works as a reserve corrections officers with the York County Sheriff s Office and as the bar manager of the Martini Bar on Main St. in Biddeford. Williams also works as an actor with the Dirigo Talent Agency in Portland. Ashanti is an engaging and intelligent man who is representative of the new, young demographics of Biddeford, Mayor Alan Casavant said. A man of many talents, he loves this community, brags about this community, and is excited to bring his talents and energy to the City Council, where he can continue to move the city towards its bright future. I look forward to working with him.