Election night coverage
Results in Lawrence's elections are now in.
| Mayoral election district results |
| Candidate |
District A |
District B |
District C |
District D |
District E |
District F |
Total |
| William Lantigua |
983 |
1,512 |
1,407 |
1,476 |
789 |
928 |
7,095 |
| David Abdoo |
849 |
730 |
613 |
725 |
2,020 |
1,120 |
6,057 |
| Councilor at-large district results |
| Candidate |
District A |
District B |
District C |
District D |
District E |
District F |
Total |
| Frank Moran |
1,002 |
1,198 |
1,082 |
1,199 |
1,192 |
995 |
6,668 |
| Roger Twomey |
623 |
474 |
425 |
558 |
1,559 |
828 |
4,467 |
| Nestor DeJesus |
528 |
817 |
789 |
875 |
440 |
468 |
3,197 |
| Marie Gosselin |
529 |
433 |
395 |
474 |
1,153 |
724 |
3,708 |
| Daniel Rivera |
711 |
857 |
755 |
841 |
1,212 |
833 |
5,209 |
| Gary P. Ryan |
268 |
279 |
208 |
218 |
545 |
310 |
1,828 |
| Results |
|---|
| Mayor: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| David Abdoo | 6057 |
| ✔ | William Lantigua | 7095 |
| Councilor at Large: Vote for 3 |
|---|
| ✔ | Frank Moran* | 6668 |
| ✔ | Roger Twomey* | 4467 |
| Nestor DeJesus | 3917 |
| Marie Gosselin | 3708 |
| ✔ | Daniel Rivera | 5209 |
| Gary Ryan | 1828 |
| Councilor District A: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| ✔ | Sandy Almonte | 853 |
| Joseph Armano | 843 |
| Councilor District B: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| ✔ | Grisel Silva* | 933 |
| Ruth E. Rojas | 912 |
| Councilor District C: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| Jorge A. Gonzalez | 797 |
| ✔ | Modesto Maldonado | 912 |
| Councilor District D: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| Nicholas Kolofoles* | 904 |
| ✔ | Oneida Aquino | 1178 |
| Councilor District E: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| ✔ | Eileen O'Connor Bernal | 1880 |
| Matthew W. Brien | 677 |
| Councilor District F: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| Michael P. Fielding* | 772 |
| ✔ | Marc Laplante | 1130 |
| Results |
|---|
| School Committee District A: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| ✔ | James Vittorioso* | 990 |
| Rafael Gadea | 573 |
| School Committee District B: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| ✔ | Martina Cruz* | 1524 |
| School Committee District C: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| ✔ | Frank Bonet | 1308 |
| School Committee District D: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| ✔ | Samuel Reyes* | 1582 |
| School Committee District E: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| Peter R. Larocque* | 1184 |
| ✔ | Mark Gray | 1217 |
| School Committee District F: Vote for 1 |
|---|
| ✔ | Gregory W. Morris* | 1028 |
| James F. Stokes | 694 |
| Greater Lawrence Vocational School: Vote for 3 |
|---|
| ✔ | Richard A. Hamilton Jr.* | 6342 |
| ✔ | Leo J. Lamontagne* | 5988 |
| ✔ | Pamela J. Neilon* | 6920 |
| * Denotes incumbent |
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Mayoral Candidiate Profiles
David Abdoo
Age: 42
Address:: 54 Stevens Ave.
Personal: Married; 2 children.
Education: Graduated Salem State College; graduate course work at Suffolk University.
Work experience: Government and media affairs officer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; chief policy director, state Executive Office of Transportation; legislative aide, state Senate; United Parcel Service; 17 years in National Guard.
Political experience: City councilor.
Web site: www.daveabdoo.com
One surprising thing about yourself: Ten years ago, I sold a Lexington gal, now my wife, on Lawrence. Since then, we've raised our children two doors down from my childhood home, where mom still lives.
Click here for David Abdoo's campaign fiance report filed in September.
Click here for David Abdoo's campaign fiance report filed in October.
Abdoo discusses issues of the campaign
Noah R. Bombard/Staff Video
Lawrence mayoral hopeful Dave Abdoo discusses some of the key issues of the campaign with Eagle-Tribune staff writer Jill Harmacinski.
Questions for the Candidates
READER'S QUESTION: Should the city delay implementation of the new trash program?
(This question was submitted by reader Dan Clark of Lawrence.)
LANTIGUA: Did not respond
ABDOO: We should postpone it. Citizens need more information. The current administration signed a questionable contract and the city needs more time to prepare for such a program. There is a sizeable savings for the city, but we must take a step back and use common sense. It is too late in the season and the citizens and businesses deserve a program that they understand.
READER'S QUESTION: If you become mayor, how will you keep streets and sidewalks clean?
(This question was submitted by reader Joseph Indoccio of Lawrence.)
LANTIGUA: I would propose an ordinance that the first time you are caught leaving trash in the street you are given a warning. Second offense would be a $300 fine attached to your property. I don't think people will continue littering when they get a $300 fine.
ABDOO: My plan will be simple and will involve the community. I will ask the DPW and the beefed up Inspectional Services Division to focus on this municipal plague and seek employees' ideas for better cleaning methods. Also, I will ask community groups and nonprofits to help with cleanups.
READER'S QUESTION: What's your education and military service? (This question was submitted by reader Tom Casey of Lawrence.)
LANTIGUA: Ask a question about how I am going to serve the city of Lawrence.
ABDOO: I graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1985 and earned a bachelor's degree in political science at Salem State College 1997. I have also attended Suffolk University, working on a master's of public administration.
I was in ROTC from 1988 to 1990, and in the United States National Guard from 1990 to 2007.
READER'S QUESTION: How will you address a lack of fire protection in Lawrence? (This question was submitted by reader A. Pelletier of Lawrence.)
LANTIGUA: I would seek grants from private foundations that donate to public safety organizations. The situation now is derived from a lack of funding. If we are going to hire more firefighters and get equipment they need we need revenue. Plenty of foundations would be sympathetic to our cause.
ABDOO: Firefighters here don't lack motivation and spirit. Their response times are commendable. This all comes down to resources. I will work closely with firefighters and be frank about city finances. I will actively pursue state and federal grants. When the economy improves, I will try to replenish 19 vacant firefighter jobs and re-open closed firehouses.
Editor's note: The following questions were asked of the candidates before the Sept. 22 primary. Here are the answers from David Abdoo. William Lantigua did not respond.
QUESTION 1: What should be done about Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy?
He should resign now not after vesting in the pension system. He has announced his retirement mid-year next year yet we owe our children a fresh start now. As Mayor, I will hire a superintendent who inspires teachers and students and implements a student-centric curriculum that improves our schools.
QUESTION 2: What's one thing you would have done differently in this past budget battle?
The budget process needs to be managed better. As mayor I will insist on transparency and accountability city-wide. I will begin with a complete financial audit and responsible budgets built with solid financial underpinnings. Lastly, I will work with the new council to assure your tax dollars are spent wisely.
QUESTION 3: What is the biggest complaint you hear from voters and what do you plan to do about it?
When I'm knocking doors, people tell me their voices aren't being heard. When they try to get through to City Hall, there's no response. Taxpayers want a responsive city government, accountable to "the people." As mayor, I will always be available to constituents and respond to their challenges ... guaranteed.
QUESTION 4: How would you sell a potential investor on Lawrence?
Lawrence has tremendous assets — its history, thriving airport, multicultural restaurants, dynamic businesses and strategic location between Boston and New Hampshire. We have a tradition of innovation and creativity that is fueled now by a new generation of immigrants. I'll strive to harness state and federal programs to kick-start promising developments.
QUESTION 5: What's the number one issue facing the city; what do you plan to do about it?
Lawrence needs proven, competent, and accountable leadership that can bring professional management to City Hall. That means listening to people's concerns and responding swiftly and appropriately. Better planning for public safety, public works, and community development will translate to a cleaner, safer city. Be assured, I will be personally involved!
Councilor At Large Candidiate Profiles
Choose 2, for two-year terms
* Denotes incumbent
* Roger Twomey
Age: 79
Address: 17 Leeds Terrace
Personal: Wife Marilyn, two children, seven grandchildren.
Education: Graduate of Central Catholic High and Merrimack College, associate degree in electrical engineering and bachelor's degree in economics.
Work experience: Retired senior industrial engineer at Lucent; U.S. Air Force veteran.
Political experience: Councilor-at-large, one term; Lawrence Licensing Commission, six years.
Web site: None
What is your favorite song? "Sentimental Journey," by Frank Sinatra
What is the number one issue facing the city? Fiscal responsibility.
Click here for Roger Twomey's campaign fiance report filed in September.
Click here for the candidate's campaign fiance report filed in October.
Dan Rivera
Age: 38
Address: 12 Jefferson St.
Personal: Significant other.
Education: Lawrence High School graduate; U.S. Army Military Police Academy; bachelor's degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst; master's degree of Business Administration at Suffolk University.
Work experience: Marketing operations, Aspentech Inc.; Army veteran.
Political experience: Former economic development director for Congressman Marty Meehan, past co-chair of Lawrence Democratic City Committee.
Web site: www.makelawrencebetter.com
What is your favorite song? Tie between "One for my baby," by Frank Sinatra and "Como Abeja al Panal," by Juan Luis Guerra
What is the number one issue facing the city? Needing a change in leadership during hard fiscal times.
Click here for Daniel Rivera's campaign fiance report filed in September.
Click here for the candidate's campaign fiance report filed in October.
Gary P. Ryan
Age: 55
Address: 40 White St.
Personal: Three children, two sons and a daughter.
Education: Lawrence High School graduate, bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Lowell Tech.
Work experience: Human services, Northeast Family Institute.
Political experience: None.
Web site: None
What is your favorite song? "My Way," by Frank Sinatra
What is the number one issue facing the city? Violent crime, struggling school system, scarcity of jobs.
Nestor DeJesus
Did not respond
| WHERE THE CANDIDATES STAND ON THE ISSUES |
| Candidate |
Do you think certain city services should be privatized to save money, including public works, water department and legal services?
|
Should the city market the Lawrence High School auditorium to outside groups?
|
Would you raise taxes and rates to save city jobs?
|
Should the city have spent $20,000 on a 5-minute video aimed at attracting businesses and residents?
|
Should the city aggressively fight all lawsuits filed by employees?
|
| Moran |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Twomey |
Undecided |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gosselin |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Rivera |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Ryan |
Undecided |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| DeJesus |
No response |
No response |
No response |
No response |
No response |
| WHERE THE CANDIDATES STAND ON THE ISSUES |
| Candidate |
Should the city's meal tax be increased to raise local revenue? |
Is it time to review and change the city charter? |
Should all six of the city's firehouses remain open even if other departments are financially affected? |
| Moran |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Twomey |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gosselin |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rivera |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ryan |
No |
Yes |
Will review |
| DeJesus |
No response |
No response |
No response |
District A Councilor Candidiate Profiles
Choose one, for two-year terms
Sandy E. Almonte
Age: 37
Address: 33 Woodland St.
Personal: Married, three children
Education: Methuen High School graduate
Work Experience: Parent and support services, Lawrence Public Schools
Political Experience: None
What is your favorite song? "Anything" by Lionel Richie
Number one issue facing city: Boosting the economy and generating revenues to address budget cuts, lay offs, support for youth
Click here for Sandy Almonte's campaign fiance report filed in September.
Joseph Armano
Age: 27
Address: 145 Howard St.
Personal: Wife Laura
Education: Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Master's in mechanical engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Project management certificate, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Work Experience: Mechanical Design & Technical Documentation Manager, L-3 Communications, Newburyport; Real Estate Agent, Credentials Realty
Political Experience: Former member of committee to elect and re-elect Domenic Armano.
Web site: www.josepharmano.com
What is your favorite song? "Lie In Our Graves," by Dave Matthews Band
Number one issue facing city: Ability to continue to provide emergency, educational and social services to residents in the midst of an economic crisis
Click here for Joseph Armano's campaign fiance report filed in September.
Click here for the candidate's campaign fiance report filed in October.
| WHERE THE CANDIDATES STAND ON THE ISSUES |
| Question | Almonte | Armano |
| Do you think certain city services should be privatized to save money, including public works, water department and legal services? |
Undecided |
Undecided |
| Should the city market the Lawrence High School auditorium to outside groups? | Yes | Yes |
| Would you raise taxes and rates to save city jobs? | No | No |
| Should the city have spent $20,000 on a 5-minute video aimed at attracting businesses and residents? | No | Undecided |
| Should the city aggressively fight all lawsuits filed by employees? | Yes | Yes |
| Should the city's meal tax be increased to raise local revenue? |
No |
No |
| Is it time to review and change the city charter? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Should all six of the city's firehouses remain open even if other departments are financially affected? |
No |
Yes |
District B Councilor Candidiate Profiles
Choose one, for two-year term
| WHERE THE CANDIDATES STAND ON THE ISSUES |
| Question | Rojas | Silva |
| Do you think certain city services should be privatized to save money, including public works, water department and legal services? |
No |
Undecided |
| Should the city market the Lawrence High School auditorium to outside groups? | Yes | Yes |
| Would you raise taxes and rates to save city jobs? | No | Undecided |
| Should the city have spent $20,000 on a 5-minute video aimed at attracting businesses and residents? | No | No |
| Should the city aggressively fight all lawsuits filed by employees? | Yes | Yes |
| Should the city's meal tax be increased to raise local revenue? |
No |
No |
| Is it time to review and change the city charter? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Should all six of the city's firehouses remain open even if other departments are financially affected? |
No |
Yes |
District C Councilor Candidiate Profiles
Choose two, for two-year term
| Questions for the candidates |
| Candidate |
Should the city's meal tax be increased to raise local revenue? |
Is it time to review and change the city charter? |
Should all six of the city's firehouses remain open even if other departments are financially affected? |
| Gonzalez |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Maldonado |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
District D Councilor Candidiate Profiles
Choose one, for two-year term
Nicholas J. Kolofoles
Age: 72
Address: 35 Ames St.
Personal: Single
Education: Graduate of Lawrence High School; bachelor's in business administration from Merrimack College.
Work Experience: Retired assistant tax collector for Lawrence.
Political Experience: Lawrence City Councilor, four terms: City Council vice president, chairman of Ordinance Committee, vice-chairman of Budget and Finance Committee; chairman of Democratic District D Ward Committee; delegate to Democratic State Conventions.
Web site: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzes1noj/
Number one issue facing city: The current fiscal deficit, which has led to the closing of two fire stations.
Click here for Nicholas Kolofoles's campaign fiance report filed in September.
Click here for the candidate's campaign fiance report filed in October.
| Questions for the candidates |
| Candidate |
Should the city's meal tax be increased to raise local revenue? |
Is it time to review and change the city charter? |
Should all six of the city's firehouses remain open even if other departments are financially affected? |
| Kolofoles |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aquino |
No |
Yes |
Undecided |
District E Councilor Candidiate Profiles
Choose 1, for two-year term
Matthew W. Brien
Age: 48
Address: 517 Mount Vernon St.
Personal: Married, two children.
Education: Winnacunnet High School, Hampton, N.H.
Work Experience: Heating and air conditioning contractor; Owner of Brien Oil Company in Lawrence.
Political Experience: Ran for City Council District E seat in 2007.
Number one issue facing the city? Quality of life issues and taxes.
Click here for Matthew Brien's campaign fiance report filed in September.
| Questions for the candidates |
| Candidate |
Should the city's meal tax be increased to raise local revenue? |
Is it time to review and change the city charter? |
Should all six of the city's firehouses remain open even if other departments are financially affected? |
| Bernal |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Brien |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Rooney |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
District F Councilor Candidiate Profiles
Choose 1, for two-year term
| Questions for the candidates |
| Candidate |
Should the city's meal tax be increased to raise local revenue? |
Is it time to review and change the city charter? |
Should all six of the city's firehouses remain open even if other departments are financially affected? |
| Fielding |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Laplante |
Undecided |
Yes |
Undecided |
School Committee District A Candidiate Profiles
Choose 1, for two-year term
Rafael Gadea
Age: 48
Address: 197 Union St.
Personal: Divorced and living with his son.
Education: Some college. Electrical Technical School, Vocational Electrical School. Licensed electrician.
Work experience: Lawrence Department of Public Works, electrician for nine years working with the city. U.S. veteran, serving in Iraq military police, and 18 years in National Guard.
Political experience: None.
Why I am running for this office and what I hope to accomplish during my term: For many reasons: 1) I like to work with all the parents, who have children in the schools. 2) The same parents don't know how to work with the teachers helping the children with the homework. 3) To motivate the children and focus on the future by asking what they want to do when they are getting older and tell them school is very important because they are the future of this country. Most of the teachers are working very hard with all children.
James S. Vittorioso
Age: 69
Address: 274 E. Haverhill St.
Personal: Single.
Education: Bachelor of Science in business administration from Husson University (1967) in Bangor, Maine; master's degree in political science teaching from New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M.; master's degree in guidance counseling from Boston State University, 1982; master's degree in special education from Lesley University in 1998. Lawrence High School graduate, June 1958.
Work experience: Retired, 37 years teaching in Lawrence Public Schools.
Political experience: Seeking fourth consecutive two-year-term. He also served a term from 1984-85, so this would be his fifth term if elected. Served on the City Charter Commission from 1979-72, and Bellevue Cemetery Board, 1984-93.
Why I am running for this office and what I hope to accomplish during my term: I am running for this office because I have a basic understanding of how the Lawrence public schools are run. I have 37 years of experience with the (schools). Teachers know me, trust me and let me know what is happening. Education is not a child's game. It is important in producing America's next generation of leaders, while costing taxpayers billions of dollars yearly.
Click here for the candidate's campaign fiance report filed in October.
School Committee District B Candidiate Profiles
Choose 1, for two-year term
* Denotes incumbent
*Martina Cruz
Age: 45
Address: 40 Chestnut St.
Personal: Divorced, three children
Education: Received GED from Adult Learning Center, Lawrence, and associate's degree in early childhood education, Revere College. Now working on bachelor's degree in human services, Cambridge College.
Occupation: Family planner for Coordinated Family Focused Care.
Political experience: Seeking a third term.
Why I am running for this office and what I hope to accomplish during my term: I first ran because parents asked me to. They said they needed someone there because their voices were ignored. In the coming year, we will need to get a new superintendent. I want to make sure we have someone there that is working in collaboration with the School Committee, teachers, parents and students. We also need to put practices in place so that we don't have the situation we have today.
School Committee District C Candidiate Profiles
Choose 1, for two-year term
* Denotes incumbent
Frank Bonet
Age: 45
Address: 33 Dartmouth St.
Personal: Married 27 years to Vivian, two adult children.
Education: While in the Army, attended Thomas A. Edison State College, Trenton, N.J., business administration, 1994; Jefferson Community College, Watertown, N.Y., business management, 1991; University of Maryland, Heidelberg, Germany, computer science, 1987.
Work experience: IRS, senior human resources specialist. Former personnel director for City of Lawrence. Retired Army veteran.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully two years ago.
Why I am running for this office and what I hope to accomplish during my term: There are several areas I would like to assist. Coming from the Human Resources arena, I would make sure that the superintendent serves as the School Committee's chief executive officer and preeminent educational adviser in all efforts of the School Committee to fulfill its school system governance role. I would develop and set actual performance standards that would be cost effective, reduce crisis management, set and maintain direction, and give the community a standard for measuring school success. I would also set the superintendent's new contract to be consistent with all other city of Lawrence individual contractual employees.
Click here for the candidate's campaign fiance report filed in October.
School Committee District D Candidiate Profiles
Choose 1, for two-year term
* Denotes incumbent
*Samuel Reyes
Age: 38
Address: 432 Lowell St.
Personal: Married, three children
Education: Central Catholic High, 1990; attended two years at Worcester State College.
Occupation:Mail carrier for U.S. Postal Service
Political experience: Seeking a second term.
Why I am running for this office and what I hope to accomplish during my term: I am running for a second term because I want to continue to make sure that our children are getting a quality education. During my term I have put forth high expectations for our administration and held the superintendent accountable for his actions. I am looking forward to setting high standards and choosing a superintendent who will commit her or himself to educating our children. The next School Committee will face many challenges, but I will continue to have the best interest of our children.
School Committee District E Candidiate Profiles
Choose 1, for two-year term
* Denotes incumbent
Peter R. Larocque
Age: 53
Address: 9 Boyd St.
Personal: Married 27 years to Pam, three adult children and two grandchildren.
Education: Graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School.
Work experience: Has worked in the food services industry, the last nine years as a baker at Market Basket.
Political experience: Seeking a second term. In October 2006, City Council appointed him to fill the unexpired term of Amy McGovern, who beat him in the 2005 election. Appointed to City Community Development Advisory Board, 2006-2010.
Why I am running for this office and what I hope to accomplish during my term: I am running for re-election to the office of Lawrence School Committee because I am dedicated to public service and I have the proven, tested experience to make positive informed decisions to help put this School District back on the right track academically and fiscally. I want to play an intricate part in getting to solutions, which puts the focus back on education and helps the parents of Lawrence receive the best academic achievement for their children. I also want to be a part of the team that brings in the new superintendent of schools for the City of Lawrence.
Click here for the candidate's campaign fiance report filed in October.
Mark Gray
Age: Gray
Address: 17 Groton St.
Personal: Three sons
Education: High school graduate, miscellaneous military and civilian training.
Work experience: Training, retail, account management, sales representative.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully in 2005.
Why I am running for this office and what I hope to accomplish during my term: To provide hope to the public that a person can honestly represent the community without being politically connected to others. To provide leadership to the School Committee in helping remove corruption, politics, and replacing those current obstructions with accountability, oversight and a direction for the school administration driven by the people I represent.
Click here for the candidate's campaign fiance report filed in October.
Homayoun Maali (Write-In)
Age: 54
Address: 53 Chester St.
Personal: Married, two children
Education: Bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering; graduate in management award from Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Work experience: Self-employed.
Political experience: None.
Why I am running for this office and what I hope to accomplish during my term: I am running for the School Committee since I have children in the Lawrence Public Schools. I would like to improve Lawrence Public Schools so every child could go to college. I believe in the importance of education for our children. I will make sure we remove Superintendent (Wilfredo) Laboy by any legal means possible, immediately. I will make sure that we search the national market to find the best person possible.
School Committee District F Candidiate Profiles
Choose 1, for two-year term
* Denotes incumbent
Gregory Morris
Age: 40
Address: 18 Market St.
Personal: Married, wife Stacey. two children
Education: Graduate of Essex Agricultural Technical Institute, 1987.
Work experience: Lawrence Department of Public Works and Home Depot for 12 years.
Political experience: Seeking a third term. First elected in 2005 without opposition. In 2007, he lost by more than 100 votes to James Stokes, but reclaimed the seat when Stokes resigned.
Why I am running for this office and what I hope to accomplish during my term: To recruit and hire a new superintendent with a contract that is fair to the applicant and the city, continue improvement in MCAS scores and focus on older structure repairs.
Click here for the candidate's campaign fiance report filed in October.
James F. Stokes
Age: 64
Address: 294 S. Union St.
Personal: Wife, Fern; four stepchildren and eight grandchildren
Education: Graduate of Lowell High School; attended Southern Methodist University.
Work experience: Retired.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for District F council seat in 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2005. Elected to School Committee in 2007, but resigned when FBI arrested him on federal charge of forging a military discharge paper. He pleaded guilty to impersonating a Marine veteran and lying about receiving a Purple Heart.
Why I am running for this office and what I hope to accomplish during my term: See more books for teachers and students, see schools open at night to get students off the streets, move school administration to old high school, save $1 million in rent, give parents the right to visit schools, more discipline and better security.
Click here for the candidate's campaign fiance report filed in October.
| WHERE THE CANDIDATES STAND ON THE ISSUES |
| Candidate |
Are you satisfied with the quality and access to legal services provided to the School Committee and will you vote to renew the contract for the committee's attorney when it expires? |
Should the School Department phase out the practice of leasing space for administrative offices and consider using the old High School or other city-owned properties? |
Are you satisfied that the mayor and school administrators keep the School Committee and individual members briefed on important issues, especially on changing policies? |
Should the acting superintendent be given a year or more to demonstrate her abilities to run the city's education system and then be given strong consideration as a candidate for the permanent job? |
Should the committee have more input in developing the contract for the next superintendent? |
| Vittorioso |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gadea |
Undecided |
Yes |
Undecided |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cruz |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Bonet |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Reyes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Undecided |
Yes |
| Larocque |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Gray |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Maali |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Morris |
Undecided |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Stokes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Mayoral candidate David Abdoo doesn't want attorney William McDermott overseeing Tuesday's election because his opponent, William Lantigua, still owes him $1,372 from when he defended the state representative three years ago. ...Click here to read more.
Silva in small claims wrangle with Rowley woman
A soured business deal with a Rowley woman left City Councilor Grisel Silva with a default judgment totaling $711.56 when she failed to appear in Newburyport District Court on Sept. 3 on a civil small claims complaint brought by the woman. ...Click here to read more.
Audio Slideshow: David Abdoo
A day in the life: Abdoo on the campaign trail. Click here to watch.
Audio Slideshow: William Lantigua
A day in the life: Lantigua on the campaign trail. Click here to watch.
Lantigua Vs. Abdoo: A look at both candidates
Days before the election, a profile of each of the candidates ...Click here to read more.
Voting records offer insight into candidates
Running in the nonpartisan campaign for mayor of Lawrence, candidate William Lantigua notes prominently on his campaign signs that he is a Democrat.
There's no spin there. Lantigua, the state representative from the 16th Essex District, voted...Click here to read more.
Lantigua files both current and long overdue campaign finance reports
In recent weeks, mayoral candidate William Lantigua raised $10,000 more than his opponent David Abdoo and spent nearly $20,000 on radio and television advertising, function room rentals, bumper stickers, signs and rent.
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 26, Lantigua's campaign ...Click here to read more.
Lantigua: Laboy has never been my ally
William Lantigua emphatically denies any favoritism for School Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy, who is at the center of an criminal investigation.
"He hasn't been my ...Click here to read more.
At-large council candidates talk trash
At-large City Council hopefuls panned the soon-to-be new trash program at a forum last night.
Under the program, each household in the city will be....Click here to read more.
School Committee candidates expect major changes no matter who wins
There are 10 candidates for School Committee, and no matter who is elected, they are going to face major changes under a new mayor who would chair the board that sets policy for the city's public schools for the next two years....Click here to read more.
Campaign notebook: Lt. Gov. Murray endorses Lantigua for mayor
Willy Lantigua has gotten an endorsement from Lt. Gov. Tim Murray.
"As a former mayor, I know first hand how important it is for cities and towns to have strong leaders to protect critical ...Click here to read more.
Lawrence police chief, unions, neighborhood groups endorse Abdoo for mayor
City Councilor David Abdoo didn't have to say much to arouse the crowd that packed the Lawrence British Club last night during a political rally boosting his campaign for mayor.
Lawrence Police Chief John Romero led a diverse group of ...Click here to read more.
Abdoo attacks Lantigua in a 'debate' without mayoral opponent
If he ever got to debate state Rep. William Lantigua before their Nov. 3 mayoral showdown, City Councilor David Abdoo said he would have confronted his opponent on at least two personal matters — Abdoo's party affiliation and his community loyalties.
But since Lantigua has refused to ... Click here to read more.
Lantigua's no-show reputation shifts focus of election debate
Willy's out, but the city council candidates are in.
Mayoral candidate William Lantigua confirmed this week that he will not participate in an Oct. 26 debate at ... Click here to read more.
Plenty of complaints of election fraud, but little proof
With every election, the same charges arise.
Nonresidents, noncitizens and even dead people are voting — some of them more than once; absentee ballots are ... Click here to read more.
Lawrence campaign notebook: Lantigua says he'll skip debates
He was a no show before the primary, and it looks like William Lantigua might stick with his phantom campaign style through the Nov. 3 election.
Lantigua, a mayoral candidate and state representative, said he... Click here to read more.
Lantigua politicks with on-the-clock city workers
Mayor Michael Sullivan is investigating reports that mayoral candidate William Lantigua met with city workers on taxpayer time to solicit votes and donations yesterday morning... Click here to read more.
Lantigua says he's lined up support from six ex-mayoral candidates
State Rep. William Lantigua said he has unofficial commitments of support from six of the eight candidates who were eliminated from the mayoral race in last week's preliminary election.
Lantigua, who hopes to become the state's first elected Hispanic mayor in the Nov. 3 election, said at least four of ...
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Lantigua backers make party affiliation issue
Four ex-mayoral candidates — including City Council President Patrick Blanchette and former interim mayor Marcos Devers — hopped on a white and black checkerboard tiled stage at the Malaya's Night Club last night to endorse state Rep. William Lantigua as Lawrence's next mayor. ...
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Lawrence mayoral race shaping up as a close contest
State Rep. William Lantigua had something to celebrate last Tuesday when he won the most votes in the city's primary mayoral election. But so did second-place finisher David Abdoo. ... Click here to read more.
Laboy investigation overshadows Lawrence mayoral election
Where's School Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy? And why is the city still paying him? Those are two questions many of the city's 10 mayoral candidates have heard over and over again as they've campaigned this summer. The paid suspension of Laboy, ... Click here to read more.
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