# Lawrence Council Votes No Confidence in Mayor

> Lawrence City Council votes no confidence in indicted mayor amid wiretapping charges.
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- Summary: Lawrence City Council votes no confidence in indicted mayor amid wiretapping charges. Lawrence City Council voted 5-2 to recommend a no confidence vote in…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/13/metro/lawrence-mayor-brain-depena-no-confidence
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## Lawrence City Council Votes No Confidence
Lawrence City Council voted 5-2 to recommend a no confidence vote in Mayor Brian DePeña.
## Mayor DePeña Arraigned on Wiretapping Charges
Mayor Brian DePeña was arraigned in state court on wiretapping charges the same day the council voted.
## Council Clerk Reads Resolution
City Clerk Eileen O’Connor Bernal said the mayor’s charges send distrust to Lawrence residents.
## Council President Supports Vote
Council President Jeovanny Rodriguez said public trust matters and the vote expresses judgment on leadership.
## Councilor Opposes Symbolic Vote
Councilor Marc Lapante called the resolution symbolic and supported a recall petition for residents.
## Mayor Faces Legal Challenges
DePeña pleaded not guilty to 15 counts of secretly recording employees and intimidating a witness.
## Next Steps for Council Vote
The council will vote on the no confidence resolution at its next meeting next week.
## Key takeaway

Lawrence City Council voted 5-2 to recommend a no confidence vote in Mayor Brian DePeña after he was arraigned on wiretapping charges.