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Fernandes Anderson constituents say it’s too early to draw conclusions
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Fernandes Anderson constituents say it’s too early to draw conclusions
Since the December 6 arrest of District 7 City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson on federal corruption charges, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and five of her Council colleagues have called on her to step down.
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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson arrested on federal charges
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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson arrested on federal charges
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested on federal charges Friday, accused of hiring a family member against city rules and then taking some of that family member’s bonus pay for herself.
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City Council turns focus to scams targeting elderly
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City Council turns focus to scams targeting elderly
The Boston City Council is set to turn its attention to scams targeting the elderly in an effort to raise awareness about the instances of fraud.
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Delaney Policy Group lobbies for Black businesses, organizations
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Delaney Policy Group lobbies for Black businesses, organizations
Daniel Delaney always had a strong desire to work on issues that he saw as important to the Black community. However, he was not always able to make this his number one priority while working for 25 years as the legislative and policy director for the Department of Public Health.
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City Council rejects elections receivership recommendation
A proposed resolution in the Boston City Council to advise the state to put the city of Boston’s Election Department under receivership following election day issues failed to pass at the body’s Nov. 20 meeting amid concerns that the action was premature.
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City aims for equitable allotment of new liquor licenses
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City aims for equitable allotment of new liquor licenses
The passage of new state legislation last month slated 225 new liquor licenses to hit Boston’s streets in the coming years.
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Worrell proposes equity ordinance for city policies
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Worrell proposes equity ordinance for city policies
City Councilor Brian Worrell last week filed an ordinance that would require the city to review proposed policies with an equity lens to ensure people of color and other historically marginalized groups are not negatively affected.
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Protesters call for increased funding for youth jobs, housing
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Protesters call for increased funding for youth jobs, housing
As drivers sought to head home or to evening activities on June 7, the music and chatter of buskers at Faneuil Hall mixed with the chants of youth activists as protesters shut down the street below City Hall, calling on Mayor Michelle Wu to preserve updates in the city budget that would increase access to youth jobs and housing.
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City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution
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City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution
The Boston City Council last week passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza, with 11 members voting in support and two against.
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Ruthzee Louijeune: On top of her game
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Ruthzee Louijeune: On top of her game
As the new president of the Boston City Council, Ruthzee Louijeune has a lot of things — both big and small — on her mind.
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Ruthzee Louijeune named Boston City Council president
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Ruthzee Louijeune named Boston City Council president
Ruthzee Louijeune, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, was elected Monday by her colleagues as the new president of the Boston City Council.
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City Council opposes moving O’Bryant School
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City Council opposes moving O’Bryant School
Opponents voice concern over lack of parental input, limited transportation options
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