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Armand Mercier: City Council needs a new 'voice of reason'

Full story: Lowell Sun

He has been the City Council's "voice of reason" for 12 years. Last night, Councilor Armand Mercier, 76, was the 10th man out, losing his seat on the council by 217 votes.

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Obviously

North Billerica, MA

You didn't lose because you got lumped in with Kazanjian, you lost because you voted to forgo the primary and because you voted with the others in stonewalling any investigations into misconduct.

This sends a loud and clear message to the voters.

Too bad, I like you...but I didn't vote for you.

canal keeper

Templeton, MA

I bet Kazanjian will give you a job on the baord at SAC Club.

Brian

Lowell, MA

Obviously wrote:

You didn't lose because you got lumped in with Kazanjian, you lost because you voted to forgo the primary and because you voted with the others in stonewalling any investigations into misconduct.
This sends a loud and clear message to the voters.
Too bad, I like you...but I didn't vote for you.

Well stated! Quite frankly i didn't vote for Rita, Caulfield, or Elliot either and for the same exact reasons. If you associate yourself with and protect the corrupt, then you get what you deserve. I was surprised to see Elliot, Caulfied and Rita get re-elected for these very same reasons. They coattailed Kazanjian from the very beginning to the very end thinking his popularity will carry them regardless of what happened.

The voters stood up yesterday and proclaimed that it will NOT be tolerated. Somehow these 3 didn't follow suit of the 2 others, but hopefully they learned a valuable lesson and that is, the residents and voters of this city are watching and hopefully they change their ways quickly.

My only hope going forward, is that no one forgets the 3 hack state reps who backed Kazanjian (and also backed Dimasi) and to vote their a**es out in the next election.

Enough is enough with these rogue politicians...they can sweettalk their way out of this all they want going forward, but the fact is they have backed two corrupt politicians (one facing Federal charges and another about to).

Obviously

North Billerica, MA

Brian wrote:

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Well stated! Quite frankly i didn't vote for Rita, Caulfield, or Elliot either and for the same exact reasons. If you associate yourself with and protect the corrupt, then you get what you deserve. I was surprised to see Elliot, Caulfied and Rita get re-elected for these very same reasons. They coattailed Kazanjian from the very beginning to the very end thinking his popularity will carry them regardless of what happened.
The voters stood up yesterday and proclaimed that it will NOT be tolerated. Somehow these 3 didn't follow suit of the 2 others, but hopefully they learned a valuable lesson and that is, the residents and voters of this city are watching and hopefully they change their ways quickly.
My only hope going forward, is that no one forgets the 3 hack state reps who backed Kazanjian (and also backed Dimasi) and to vote their a**es out in the next election.
Enough is enough with these rogue politicians...they can sweettalk their way out of this all they want going forward, but the fact is they have backed two corrupt politicians (one facing Federal charges and another about to).

I agree - we should remember who backed Kaz in the future...I know I will.

Former Lowellian

AOL

They lost because they forgot how they got the seats in the first place. The people, they got in those seats and thought they were above the law and did not have to follow the same rules as the rest of us had to. It was time for a change, others should have been booted also

The Patriot

Salem, MA

It just wasn't enough, voters had a big chance and miss it sweeping all nine.

latinlady

North Billerica, MA

its all bs they have these seats already bought

New Era

Boston, MA

Yes you backed big Alan K. but you also helped oust the Asst.city manager when he started looking into corruption in the city.Big K,Brodric,St.Hilliar etc.
Too bad as he was really going to CLEAN these bums out.
Now we can start to clean up the corrupt HANG on's in city hall who look the other way for their buddys.
Big K.got away with a lot from them looking the other way.
At least Rita Mercier and Caufield do their job well know matter what hour you call her or him with a problem.

Bums

Boston, MA

And Latin Lady who owns 3 bars didn't buy her votes.She's a loser like Regina and shouldn't got in but I guess FREE booze for votes did count.

latinlady wrote:

its all bs they have these seats already bought

Buckles

Lowell, MA

Its called good ole fashion
"Guilt by Association" Armand.
And the good people of Lowell are not going to take it anymore.
its time to step down, and let the next generation take over.
the old school ways of
"What can you do for me" is over now.
Let the new downtown Lowell crowd clean up this mess, and help
make this city a strong, clean, crime free vibrant community again.

sac club bubba

Lowell, MA

i liked armand but hes part of the ole boy network it was time to go..but a good guy

Chad

Clinton, MA

Obviously wrote:

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I agree - we should remember who backed Kaz in the future...I know I will.

I agree with you 100%

lowell

Youngstown, OH

Armand, guilt by association period. To bad you didn't make it, I like you.

The Patriot

Salem, MA

lowell wrote:

Armand, guilt by association period. To bad you didn't make it, I like you.

That's the sad part. I like Armand but choose to sweep nine.

sla

AOL

i liked armand , and i voted for him, whats all this, i liked him but did not vote for him,he has done a lot for this city, and thats what he gets, he was the voice of reason, and this guy murhy is going to take his place, did you see murphy speak at the last council meeting, his he the new voice of reason, you replace armand with this guy, oh my god, thats like replacing a cddy for a kia, good luck youll need it, have a nice day,

sla

AOL

armand mercier, lost by 217 votes, what a shame ,12 years of excellent service and this is how you thank him, just goes to show dont drink before you vote, have a nice day,

Back Central Neighbor

Baotou, China

Armand (now) sounds a LOT of "sour-grapes" to me.

"Clean-sweep" would have been nice, but let's be happy for these results!!,...and a wake-up-call to the 'others' to look back over their shoulder(s). Hmmm,...feels nice!

'Go-along-to-get-slong' is NOW ENDED!!!

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