Vincent Fernandez Special Legislation

At a glance

• What: A request to file special legislation for Lowell police Sergeant Vincent Fernandez, injured in a 2016 line-of-duty attack.
• Where it stands: The Council voted 10-1 on September 22, 2026 to authorize filing the legislation; the retirement board chairman opposed it on cost grounds.

Sources

• Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=WuIm5JgZbnE

Log

• 2026-09-22 - City Council - Authorized 10-1, Belinda M. Juran opposed; a referral motion found no second.