The city council ratified Howes leadership by again electing him mayor in 1990. the first time in Lowells history that a mayor served consecutive terms. School desegregation was not the only problem that made this period a turbulent one. The influx of 30.000 Southeast Asian immigrants strained the citys resources to the breaking point. During this period. Howe made frequent trips to Washington where he persuaded Senator EDWARD M. KENNEDY to secure additional funds for the city to ease the strain. More importantly. Howes principled and practical approach to Lowells newest immigrants set the example for the rest of the city. The relatively smooth and rapid integration of an enormous population of new comers into Lowells fabric is a remarkable and under appreciated story. Economic difficulty returned. however.
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