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Lawrence Council VOTES No Confidence in Mayor
Lawrence city council votes no confidence in mayor amid criminal charges.
In brief
Lawrence city council votes no confidence in mayor amid criminal charges. Lawrence city council voted no confidence in Mayor Brian DePeña after he faced 26 state and federal charges. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Lawrence Council VOTES No Confidence
Lawrence city council voted no confidence in Mayor Brian DePeña after he faced 26 state and federal charges.
Council Votes 5-4 for No Confidence
The resolution passed with five votes, one short of the six needed to immediately allow a vote.
Three Councilors Voted Present
Three councilors, Gregory Del Rosario, Celina Reyes, and Rosaly Gonzalez, voted 'present' to attend but not commit.
Mayor Faces 26 Criminal Charges
DePeña, 61, faces 26 state and federal charges including wiretapping and fraud allegations.
Councilor Laplante Supports Recall
Councilor Marc Laplante said he would sign a recall petition to let voters decide the mayor’s future.
Residents Question Council’s Role
Two residents urged the council to let the process play out rather than determine innocence or guilt.
The bottom line
Lawrence city council voted no confidence in Mayor Brian DePeña after he faced 26 state and federal charges.
