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Lowell council approves fiscal year 2026–27 goals; ‘community coordinator’ role proposed
Summary
The council passed Resolution 877, which sets goals for fiscal year 2026–27 including renaming a proposed outreach role to 'community coordinator' and tying unfinished items to the strategic plan. The motion passed unanimously.
The Lowell City Council on May 19 approved Resolution 877, setting council goals for fiscal year 2026–2027 that combine unfinished priorities and new initiatives tied to the recently adopted strategic plan. City Administrator Max Baker explained that the document corrects a typographical fiscal-year error and restates objectives across five main categories including enhanced communication, fiscal responsibility, dependable infrastructure, sustainable development, and quality of life. Councilor Tim Stratis moved to approve the resolution as amended; Councilor Gail Harris seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
A notable personnel emphasis in the goals is renaming the proposed volunteer coordinator position to a broader "community coordinator" to handle outreach across local organizations including the pantry, grange, church, grocery store, and schools. Baker said the council would form a selection committee to define scope and decide whether the position would be volunteer or part‑time paid, and that rural grant funding could be pursued to support compensation if necessary.
