Lowell: Municipal Government

Lowell operates with a council-manager form of government. The elected nine-person council serves a two-year term of office. The council appoints a salaried professional city manager, who serves for an unspecified term, and a ceremonial mayor.

Head Official: City Manager John Cox (since 2000)

Total Number of City Employees: 2,000 (2005)

City Information: Office of the City Manager, Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852; telephone (978)970-4000