John Houton, an assistant corporation counsel, was placed on administrative leave as he runs for mayor of Boston. He contends this action, taken by Mayor Michelle Wu's administration, is an intimidation tactic intended to hinder his campaign. Houton, who has served the city for 18 years, is working to collect signatures to secure a position on the 2025 ballot. A spokesperson for the Wu administration clarified that the decision regarding Houtonâs employment is being handled by human resources and is not politically motivated.
"In order to perform its essential functions, the Law Department's work depends on being fully non-political in its operations, and, importantly, the Department must be perceived as non-political by Cabinet Chiefs and Department heads seeking advice and counsel."
"I'm very disappointed that I'm being challenged and intimidated to not run... It's caused some issues, but I'm holding steadfast in trying to get my signatures so I can be on the ballot."
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