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Here’s who’s on the ballot for Boston mayor, City Council — so far
The deadline for potential candidates for Boston's next mayor and City Council roster to return paperwork was May 20. Here's ...
Boston City Council blocks resolution calling for removal of disgraced Tania Fernandes Anderson
Councilor Liz Breadon objected Wednesday to a non-binding resolution co-sponsored by Councilors Erin Murphy and Ed Flynn, ...
Boston City Council approves of ranked-choice voting, but hurdles remain
A statewide effort to implement ranked-choice voting failed in 2020. A Boston-specific measure will now head to Beacon Hill.
Boston City Council passes ranked-choice voting system change for local elections
The Boston City Council passed a home rule petition that seeks to implement a ranked-choice voting system for city elections that would see voters rank multiple candidates by order of preference ...
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Some city councilors worry about ‘lack of transparency’ around free museum program
Some Boston City Council members are questioning ... to make informed fiscal decisions,” Murphy said. Councilor Sharon Durkan defended the administration, saying that the arrangement is ...
ICE says it’s ‘not targeting nannies’ at Boston playgrounds as rumors swirl across US
Rumors that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were detaining nannies at Boston playgrounds in the past week ...
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Durkan, Flynn Join BPD for Office Hours on Common amid Public Safety Concerns
City Councilors Sharon Durkan and Ed Flynn were joined by Boston Police for special office hours on Wednesday, May 14, at Brewer Fountain on Boston Common to address ongoing public safety concerns in ...