Brian A. DePeña is an American politician and the current mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts. In 2021, he defeated acting mayor Kendrys Vasquez in the November general election.
Career
DePeña was a Lawrence City Councilor from January 2016 until November 2021, when he was elected Mayor of Lawrence.
He owned and operated Tenares Tire Services Inc, a tire sales and repair shop located in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Controversy He was arrested on August 14, 2026, facing federal fraud charges relating to COVID-19 funds.
In September 2026, DePeña was indicted on 14 counts of wiretapping and one count of witness intimidation by Massachusetts District Court.
Electoral results
2021 Lawrence Mayoral electionCandidatesGeneral ElectionVotes% Brian DePeña 6,172 52.8 Kendrys Vasquez 5,423 46.4 Write-ins 43 0.4 Blanks 56 0.5 Total 11,694 100%
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