Who Is Fru Nkimbeng ?

MY VISION

  • Economic Revitalisation

    Invest in Local Infrastructure to make local Economies Prosperous and Resilient

  • Community Wellbeing and Security

    Strengthen Police and Community Partnerships to Provide neighborhood Safety and Security

  • Education and After School Programs

    MORE FUNDING FOR CHILDCARE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS .

  • IT Infrastructure and Data Security

    Reduce Risk Of Cyber Incidents And Prevent Unwanted Data Loss ..

Let me begin by saying thank you to Lowell my home for 38 good years. It is humbling, but in my heart I know the residents of District 7 are listening because we all believe in what Lowell can be. In the face of insecurity, we believe there can be peace. In the face of despair, we know there can be hope. In the face of division, we are certain there can be compromise.

Let me tell you how I came to be here. As most of you know, I am not a native of this great country. My name is Fru Nde Nkimbeng. Like many Americans, I was raised on other shores. I was born in a city called Bamenda in Cameroon, Central Africa. My beloved parents died in an accident when I was only 7 years old and God became my guardian angel. I moved to Lowell over three decades ago to attend college. I knew no one in Lowell, was without money or family connections. But the good people of Lowell took me in and made me feel at home. No, I mean to say, the GREAT people of Lowell took me in. They welcomed me as a newcomer, as a neighbor and as a friend.

I graduated from University of Lowell (you can tell how old I am now since it wasn’t yet UMASS then!)… graduated with a BSc. in Economics and MScs. in Computer Information Systems from Rivier University in Nashua. And here at these schools I benefited from great professors and an open- mindedness that I hadn’t expected. I married and started a family. My wife and I are blessed with four lovely and smart children. I made lasting friendships here - friends I know are like sisters and brothers to me today. Anyone who knows Lowell City Hall very well would know hat Bamenda and Lowell are Sister Cities - two historic cities that have been Sister Cities since November of 2002. They are mirrors to each other as we the people of District 7 are reflections of the larger communities we represent –Africans, Irish, Greek, Latinos, Cambodians, French Canadians, Lao, Lebanese, and so many others . Meet Fru Nkimbeng Family

I love Lowell and always ask myself what can I do for Lowell. We started the African festival in 2000 to bring a “Taste of Africa” to share with the people of Greater Lowell. I volunteered at the Lowell folk festival for many years. I served on the Board of Lowell TeleMedia Corporation for ten years, served on the Boards of One Lowell, Lowell Community Charter Public school, Lowell General Hospital Patient Advocacy, and Lowell Police Community Oriented Police Service “COPS”. I volunteered my time with the Police department and worked with four Police chiefs to engage and build bridges with the immigrant communities of Lowell. I travelled with Lowell Police chief to conferences in Washington and California.

My purpose in running for City Council is clear: to improve the lives of Lowell residents, particularly those in District 7. Living, studying, growing up and working in Lowell, I learned that to whom much is given much is expected.  Lowell gave me an opportunity to acquire a good education.  She also enabled me to start my family. I know I haven't spent a lot of time learning the ways of city hall. But I have been here long enough to know that the ways of Lowell city hall must change. That is my purpose here today and that is why I'm in this race. Not just to hold an office, but to gather with you to transform District 7 and our city.

I want to win that next battle for equal justice and opportunity.

I want to win that next battle - for better funding of schools and after school programs.

I want to strengthen collaboration with my alma mater UMASS Lowell and Middlesex Community College to tackle environmental and business development issues.

I want to strengthen engagement with community and the Lowell Police Department to maintain peace and security in this city.

I want to fight for District 7 to get its fair share of the city’s budget.

I want to fight for affordable housing for the homeless, and to provide mental health help for those in need.

As an Information Technology professional, I will ensure that city employees are well trained to manage our computer systems to prevent another system shutdown and public information theft. We cannot be held hostage ever again.

You can join me in this uncertain journey, and feel destiny calling us. I see, a future of endless possibility before us. I sense, that the time is now to get to work. I'm ready to take up this cause, and march with you, and work with you to move Lowell forward.

Together, starting today, let us finish the work that needs to be done, and welcome a new era. I am ready to serve. I want to serve. I can and I will serve. Lowell needs to move forward; and yes, with your vote, we can all move Lowell forward. May I, in advance, thank you for your vote.

May I in advance thank you for your vote.