Lowell Honors Past and Present Elected Officials

On May 16, 2026, Lowell’s past and present elected officials gathered at Lowell City Hall for a special reception recognizing their dedicated service to the City of Lowell.

The reception brought together elected officials from across the City’s history to celebrate their contributions and the important role they have played in shaping Lowell. Attendees had the opportunity to reconnect, reflect on their service, and celebrate the City’s Bicentennial year together.

The gathering drew attendees from near and far, with the farthest distance traveled by an attendee coming from as far away as Peru.

Those in attendance gathered for a group photo to commemorate the occasion and honor the collective service of Lowell’s elected officials, past and present.

First Row (L-R)

Kathleen Kelly, Regina Faticanti, Gerald Durkin, Brian Martin, Susan Rourke, Thomas Casey, John Cox, Edward “Bud” Caulfield

Second Row

Steven Panagiotakos, Eileen Donoghue, David Nangle, Kevin Murphy, Rita Mercier, David Conway, Rithy Uong, Vesna Nuon, Bill Martin

Third Row

William Samaras, James Millinazzo, Joseph Mendonca, George Ramirez, Andy Descoteaux, Michael Gallagher, Jack O’Connor (Official Bicentennial Photographer), Matthew Donahue, James Kennedy, Curtis Lemay

Fourth Row

Richard Howe, Jr., Rady Mom, Karen Cirillo, Rodney Elliott, Laurie Machado Elliott, John Leahy, Fred Bahou, Congresswoman Lori Trahan, Karen Casella

Fifth Row

Stephen Gendron, Eileen DelRossi, Susie Chhoun, Franky Descoteaux, Vanna Howard, Mayor Erik Gitschier, Michael Geary

Sixth Row

Sidney Liang, Gerry Nutter, Sean McDonough, John Descoteaux, Paul Ratha Yem, Corey Robinson, Kim Scott, Tara Hong, Belinda Juran, Paul Morin (Dracut GLTSC), Robert Gignac, Sokhary Chau, John Drinkwater