[Opinion] Lowell eyes letting councilors seek outside legal advice for issues

Lowell eyes letting councilors seek outside legal advice for issues

LOWELL — The City Council voted Tuesday evening to explore the possibility of allowing councilors to seek opinions from independent legal counsel beyond just the city solicitor, though some councilors questioned the reasons, and legality, for doing so. The motion was brought forward by Councilors Corey Robinson and Rita Mercier. Robinson said that, over the years, there have been a number of issues the City Council has weighed in on where he thi…