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Lantigua resigned House Post
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By
Alberto Surís
albertosuris@rumbonews.com
Forty days after been sworn-in as Mayor of Lawrence, William
Lantigua gave up his job as State Representative, making the
announcement from City Hall Council Chambers, on Friday,
February 12, 2010.
Mayor Lantigua received a thunderous of applause when he was
introduced by Interim Economic Development Director Patrick
Blanchette. “If you keep clapping so hard I will change my
mind. Once again, I did it my way,” said Lantigua.
Lantigua’s prepared speech, during which
he added remarks
VIDEO:
Press Conference:
Part One |
Part Two |
Part Three
AUDIO:
Download Complete Press Conference
In all the decisions that I have made in my public life, I
have always tried to do what is best for the Great City of
Lawrence and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Today’s
decision is no different. Throughout the last 40 days, I have
felt that it was my duty to persevere and make every effort to
complete the term of office, of State Representative for the
Sixteenth Essex District, for which the people of Lawrence
elected me some eight years ago.
I have been blessed to have been able to serve as an elected
State Representative, an elected member of the Democratic
State Committee and now as the elected Mayor of Lawrence.
People from near and far have communicated to me how
significant it is for me to serve my community and represent
them on a daily basis.
I applied for two jobs, I went through two interviews and on
each Election Day the selection committee, made up of the
people of Lawrence, chose me to work for them. I continue to
do that today.
In the past few days, however, it has become clear to me that
I can no longer serve in the House of Representatives in my
role as State Representative, advocating for my City of
Lawrence, in the same manner that I have grown accustomed to
over the years. My passion, my determination and my tireless
work ethic on behalf of Lawrence is what you and my colleagues
in the House have come to expect of me on every issue facing
the City of Lawrence.
It has been an honor and a privilege serving as State
Representative in such a historic institution, the House of
Representatives.
This morning I entered my 40th day as Mayor of Lawrence. As
you know, the problems that I inherited in Lawrence are
enormous, but they are problems that I am taking head-on with
my new administration. Many of our issues in Lawrence will be
addressed with strong leadership, sound judgment, and a large
dose of common sense. Other issues will require extraordinary
measures and in November I requested such measures through
Governor Deval Patrick’s administration and support from the
honorable House and Senate.
The people of Lawrence have asked that I serve them and I do
it to the best of my ability.
Today, I submit my resignation as State Representative so I
may continue to serve the people of Lawrence to the best of my
ability. At this time, “my best” means advocating from
Lawrence for Lawrence, as Mayor of Lawrence.
Thank you and may God Bless the Citizens of the Great City of
Lawrence. |
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Lawrence Mayor
William Lantigua announcing that he is stepping down as
State Representative. Forefront is Interim Economic
Development Director Patrick Blanchette followed by Marcos
Devers, who received Lantigua’s endorsement for State
Representative. Also pictured are Mayor’s Chief of Staff
Lenny Degnan and Personnel Director Frank Bonet. |
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