Due to the continuing consequences of the April 24 cyberattack on automated systems at Lowell City Hall, the only items on the agenda for the May 2, 2023, City Council meeting were those left over from the previous week’s meeting. One item prompted a vigorous discussion among Councilors. It was a motion by Councilor Erik Gitschier requesting the City Manager “have the Law Department prepare a vote to place a non-binding referendum ballot question regarding zoning for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for the upcoming election.” Councilor Gitschier explained that this was a very complicated issue but it seemed to him that many residents did not know much about it. He felt that if it was on the ballot, it would create more opportunities to educate the public on the issue before the Council made its decision.
May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
Due to the continuing consequences of the April 24 cyberattack on automated systems at Lowell City Hall, the only items on the agenda for the May 2, 2023, City Council meeting were those left over from the previous week’s meeting. One item prompted a vigorous discussion among Councilors. It was a motion by Councilor Erik Gitschier requesting the City Manager “have the Law Department prepare a vote to place a non-binding referendum ballot question regarding zoning for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for the upcoming election.” Councilor Gitschier explained that this was a very complicated issue but it seemed to him that many residents did not know much about it. He felt that if it was on the ballot, it would create more opportunities to educate the public on the issue before the Council made its decision.