Patrick Loves Lawrence
You call that love?
"Amid optimism, Lantigua takes office in Lawrence; Outlines goals, challenges the city faces" by Katheleen Conti, Globe Staff | January 5, 2010
LAWRENCE - It was a historic night as William Lantigua, the first popularly elected Latino mayor in the state, was sworn in yesterday, officially taking over the reins of a city on the verge of fiscal collapse....
He focused on job creation and small business....
Yeah, his own.
Despite his popularity among Lawrence residents, Lantigua has drawn criticism around the state for his decision to keep his legislative seat, which he can do legally. As mayor, Lantigua will earn an annual salary of $100,000, and at least $61,400 as a state representative. He has indicated that he is considering giving one of the salaries to charity.
Guess which one he is "considering."
Ah, decided not to do it, right, Bill?
In the meantime, city workers have been told layoffs are an inevitable part of the upcoming overhaul at City Hall....
Yeah, but don't let that spoil the agenda-pushing party, Glob.
