Although it is true that Lawrence is a relatively poor city, Lawrence’s financial crisis largely reflects relatively recent municipal management decisions, some fairly attributable to the recently ousted Mayor. And that is grounds for believing that the crisis may be easier to resolve than some fear.
Daily Archives: March 3, 2010
Confusion on borrowing sources in the Lawrence Bill
The Lawrence Bill allows the city to fund its deficit by borrowing from Wall Street, not the Commonwealth. Some confusion on this. A reasonable bill, but there is much work …
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Lawrence
This seems like a reasonable first step to aide Lawrence toward fiscal stability. I favor you voting yes. George Kenrick
An historical perspective on Lawrence
I have some experience with Lawrence. In the early 90’s, I helped create and run the annual Bread and Roses Festival, which celebrates Lawrence’s labor history. A few years ago, …
Lawrence Bail-out bill support
I’m also in support of the bill – but I think it should be made contingent upon the newly-elected mayor resigning his State Legislative seat. There are still many, many …