Dec 15, 2020
LAWRENCE â The transition of mayoral power has officially begun in the city of Lawrence, with Mayor Daniel Rivera letting members of the City Council know he plans to formally resign on Friday, Jan. 8.
Rivera s announcement comes four days after he was approved in a unanimous vote to replace Lauren Liss as president and CEO of MassDevelopment, a state agency that works with banks, businesses and other groups to stimulate job growth and other economic interests across Massachusetts.Â
During an address to councilors Tuesday during their regularly scheduled remote meeting, Rivera said he plans to work with Council President Kendrys Vasquez, city department heads and others to ensure his early departure goes smoothly.