Professional City Management
Always Right in Lowell asked:
Kristin: With all the talk about the divided council, will you or will you not support the present city manager through the end of his contract? Thank you
Thanks for your question. As mentioned in a previous response, it is obvious that this current council is splintered. The issues between them go far deeper than just “the manager.” There are general philosophical differences.
Yes, I would be inclined to support this manager through the end of his contract and do support the extension of that contract to enable the manager to fully implement the initiatives he has put in place. Additionally, this would provide some relative stability, in terms of being able to attract and sustain businesses to the City of Lowell. National companies, as well as local industries, must feel confident that their investment in the City of Lowell is protected and that there is a stable management team in place.
Additionally, the fiscal management policies that have been put in place will serve us well in the future; in terms of Department of Revenue’s perception of the City of Lowell, Moody’s Bond Ratings, the ability to build reserves once again and to fully fund our City Health Care Trust Fund and Pension Fund.