Citizens Advisory Committee
The Citizens Advisory Committee for the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority (LRA) is a group of local residents providing input on redevelopment projects. They ensure LRA initiatives align with community needs, promoting transparency and public engagement in shaping the city’s future.
Meet Our CAC Members
Alexira Rosario
Angel Grande Sanchez
Carlos Matos
Carlos Morel
Dalia Diaz
Filbert Ferreira
Franklin Espinosa
Frederick Diaz
Gabriella Taveras
Jerrard Whitten
Jesurys Santiago
Jessica Andors
John Farrington
Julian Scott
Kelly Stanisewski
Marc Laplante
Marlene Jimenez Gil
Modesto Maldonado
Pat Delaney
Ruben Morillo
Sandra Mouzon
Sean Sweeney
Tom Cuddy
Valerie Becker Nogueira
Membership
The Lawrence Redevelopment Authority consists of Five (5) members. Four (4) members are appointed by the Mayor, and One member is appointed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All Members shall be appointed to serve for initial terms of one, two, four, and five years, respectively.
The Lawrence Redevelopment Authority shall have the following responsibility;
- • Under General Laws chapter 121 B Section 5, as well as Section 7. A housing or redevelopment authority shall elect from among its members a chairman and a vice-chairman, and may employ counsel, an executive director who shall be ex officio secretary of the authority,
- • Establish rehabilitation and design standards;
- • Assemble and dispose of land, including the taking of real estate through eminent domain;
- • Relocate businesses and residents occupying property in urban renewal areas;
- • Demolish and / or rehabilitate substandard structures;
- • Participate in real estate development and commercial revitalization;
- • Issue bonds, borrow money, invest funds, and receive grants; and
- • Accept gifts or requests.
All members of boards, commissions, authorities, and committees of the city, whether appointed by the mayor or the city council, shall be residents of the city unless otherwise provided for in the General Laws or in the Municipal Code, with the exception that no more than three members of the airport commission may be nonresidents. All applicants must be residents of the City of Lawrence. Boards and commissions applications are also available at the:
Lawrence Redevelopment Authority
255 Essex St. 1st Fl.
Lawrence, MA 01840
The deadline for applications is until selected and filled. Please send your application to the Mayor's Office. Said appointment is subject to the appointment of the Mayor and the confirmation of the Lawrence City Council. The City of Lawrence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.