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Council votes unanimously to accept $41,462 Edward Byrne JAG grant

Lowell City Council · April 22, 2026
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Summary

The Lowell City Council voted on April 21 to accept and expend a $41,462 FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant; the motion passed on roll call after being moved by Councilor Liang and seconded by Councilor Dakota.

Lowell — The City Council voted unanimously on April 21 to accept and expend $41,462 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance under the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.

The motion to adopt the grant was made by Councilor Liang and seconded by Councilor Dakota. The action authorizes the city manager to accept and expend the awarded funds on behalf of the City of Lowell.

Procedure and outcome: The council took the matter by roll call; members present answered in the affirmative and the motion carried. No verbal objections or abstentions were recorded in the transcript.

What’s next: The mayor and city manager will execute the required acceptance paperwork and the grant funds will be administered through the city’s finance and public safety channels.

Quote: "Motion to adopt" by Councilor Liang, seconded by Councilor Dakota; roll call followed and the motion carried.