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Refusing to resign, Lawrence mayor faces no confidence vote, recall effort

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City councilors in Lawrence, Massachusetts, are weighing the impact of Mayor Brian DePeña’s 26 state and federal criminal charges as he refuses to resign , raising concerns about the city’s reputation and his ability to govern.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Lawrence City Council advances ‘No confidence’ resolution for indicted Mayor Brian A. DePeña (opens The Boston Globe)

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    In a 5-2 vote, the Committee of the Whole Tuesday adopted a no confidence resolution to forward to the council for approval at its next regularly scheduled meeting next week.

  2. WHDH Boston

    Vote of no confidence in Lawrence mayor Brian DePeña advances to full city council (opens WHDH Boston)

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    A vote of no confidence in Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña cleared a city council subcommittee vote Tuesday night, with the majority voting to recommend the...

  3. NBC Boston

    Refusing to resign, Lawrence mayor faces no confidence vote, recall effort (opens NBC Boston)

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    City councilors in Lawrence, Massachusetts, are weighing the impact of Mayor Brian DePeña’s 26 state and federal criminal charges as he refuses to resign , raising concerns about the city’s reputation and his ability to govern.

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