Besides Paul Tsongas and Marty Meehan, who else belongs on Lowell’s political Mount Rushmore?
Teddy Panos
April 10, 2026
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I am very pleased and excited that Ted has begun the “Inside Lowell” blog. His knowledge of Lowell politics and issues is unparalleled. He loves the city deeply, and whether you agree with him or not, you can’t argue his passion for the city. He’s also a very strong advocate of local law enforcement. Upon my ascension to the position of Superintendent of the Lowell Police Department, we immediately began a partnership where each and every week, myself or another Command Staff officer, would appear at the WCAP radio station studio, or call in by phone, and engage the citizens of Lowell in frank conversations about issues affecting the city’s neighborhoods. This collaboration enhanced the community policing efforts of the Lowell Police Department and created the opportunity for the citizens of Lowell to speak directly with their police chief. I will always be grateful for Ted’s work on behalf of the Lowell Police Department.
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Actually, the city is currently actively engaging in a comprehensive zoning reform to audit and rewrite its zoning ordinance with the intent to create a more user-friendly document that also supports housing production, as well as creating more jobs. Its updating the zoning to enable a more mixed-use and multi-family housing, with the intent of building up rather than just out. Also, I believe to support these changes, the city is also focusing on making it easier for developers to navigate departments by providing a single point of contact for their questions. The city is also MBTA compliant and has already implemented a transit-oriented multifamily overlay zone for denser housing near transit. This all coincides with Lowell being named the first "Frontrunner City" in urban transformation and its commitment to “transformative urban development projects”. I understand this includes public hearings, so YOU should attend and give YOUR valuable input!
- Jeanne Balkas