Franklin Miguel was sworn in as a member of the Lawrence City Council at a ceremonial portion of a council meeting. During the ceremony, Miguel repeated the oath to “support the Constitution of the United States, the constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Charter and ordinances of the city of Lawrence” and pledged to “faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as a member of the Lawrence City Council.”

Speakers at the event praised Miguel’s character and commitment to service and asked for guidance as he assumes the role. The ceremony included an invocation led by a Pastor, remarks welcoming Miguel, the formal oath, a pin presentation and family photos. Attending officials named in remarks included fellow councilors Selena Reyes, Vivian Marmo, Marco Plant, Anna Levy, Wendy Luzon and Gregorio de Losario, Vice President Stephanie Fante, City Attorney Tim Houghton, newly elected School Committee member Jessica Ramirez and Chief of Police Mauriz Aguilar.

A speaker at the ceremony emphasized the scope of council work, saying the council addresses roughly "about 600" items each year and that Miguel would join the body to share responsibility for decisions that affect the community. The formal oath concluded with the words “So help me God.” After the swearing-in, a pin was presented to Miguel and family photos were taken. Officials also announced that another meeting would begin promptly at 7 p.m. and asked attendees to stop taking photos in the meeting area at that time.

The transcript records a ceremonial induction and offers no record of a council vote or other formal action related to a policy or ordinance during this portion of the meeting. The ceremony closed with congratulations to Miguel and thanks to attendees.