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City Council accepts $1,000 Enterprise Bank gift to Lowell Police to support LGBTQ engagement
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to accept a $1,000 donation from Enterprise Bank to the Lowell Police Department for LGBTQ engagement and education programs; bank representatives presented the check during the meeting.
The Lowell City Council voted Jan. 14 to authorize the city manager to accept a $1,000 gift from Enterprise Bank to the Lowell Police Department for engagement and education activities focused on the LGBTQ community.
Enterprise Bank representatives Eddie Anaya and Tanisha Scarlett, described as members of the bank's DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) program, said the funds were raised internally by the bank to support the police division that will focus on hate‑crime prevention and investigations. Lt. Bushing of the police department was acknowledged by the council.
The motion to accept the gift was made by Councilor Robinson, seconded by Councilor Noon; the clerk conducted a roll call and the vote was recorded as affirmative by the councilors present. Councilors thanked the lieutenant and the presenters for the donation.
Why it matters: Small community donations can support targeted outreach and prevention activities by municipal public safety departments.
