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July 12th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
That brings the number to at least 21, which ought to be enough to ensure a primary. Note, there is a motion on the agenda for the next council meeting to follow up on the issue of whether there should be a primary.
July 12th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
I believe we should certainly have a primary this year. I admit that the cost is an issue and there is justification for not having another election at a time when tens of city employees are losing their jobs. Yet, this issue goes to the heart of democracy and whether or not elections are fair. I hope that if there is a primary this year, everyone will turn out for it so voices can be heard.
Also, in an attempt at shameless self promotion, there was an article published on Saturday in the Lowell Sun that talks about my campaign and the importance of this election. I think it adequately displays my ideas, as well as what I believe the future of the city looks like. In addition, the article clearly states, again, my position on the recent vote to eliminate the assistant to the city manager’s position.
As was previously mentioned here, I’m having a fundraiser this Thursday at the East End Club (West 4th Street), from 6 to 10pm. I hope to have a great turnout and I encourage anyone even vaguely interested in my candidacy to stop by.
Ryan Berard
Candidate for Lowell City Council
July 12th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
The sitting councilors will not want a primary because some of the might get knocked out early in a contested election with so many candidates could draw voters to vote for the ‘newbies’ and not them.
July 12th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
The real issue in the primary is that it gives the newcomers additional exposure and a peek at where they have to improve their positions. The incumbents would prefer no primary for opposing reasons. Despite the added cost to the City, it is important for democracy that there is a primary.
July 13th, 2009 at 6:49 am
The truth of the matter is, there will be a primary.The city charter states,that if there are more than 19 city council candidates, there will be a primary on the first Tuesday in October.At this time,unless two people pull out of the race,there will be a primary.
In 2007 the city requested to the state to have the primary cancelled due to money constraints,the state secratery’s office indicated this will be the last time they allow that to happen.
Bob in this city there will be no councilers that will lose in the primary,they won too many elections to get ousted on a primary ballot, however,you may see a few below the all important #9 slot.
July 14th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Just read a tweet from Gourmet Gal that Mike Lenz might be buying Cavalrieo’s; the restaurant located in the Back Central Street area. If that is true, I wonder how this will impact his decision to run again.
September 15th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Jose Gabriel will hold his first Fundraiser tomorrow, Wed. September 16, at 7PM., at the Portuguese American Center (Blues Club), 59 Charles St., Lowell.
Come and meet Jose, his family, friends and supporters.
September 15th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Thank you Jose.