Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: City of Lawrence
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 6
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Large | Jonathan Guzman | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Eliaquin Gonell | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Jessica M. Ramirez | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | Vice Chair |
| Appointed | Donna Bertolino | Appointed | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| Appointed | Michael Armano | Appointed | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| Appointed | Jesus Suriel | Appointed | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
Presiding Officers
- Mayor of Lawrence: Brian A. De Peña — Ex Officio; Service: January 1st, 2026 — Present; Party: Not Verified; Chair; Acts of 2024, Chapter 314 makes the Mayor the seventh School Committee member and chair with full power to vote.
Official Resources
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Acts of 2024, Chapter 314 — Legislative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- City of Lawrence current elected officials — Official Government (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Lawrence Public Schools current School Committee — Official Government (Checked August 22, 2026)
- LPS governance transition update of April 16, 2026 — Administrative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Official results for the November 4, 2025 Lawrence municipal election — Election Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- DESE Lawrence district profile (01490000) — Administrative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
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