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New report details how surveillance tech is used in Boston

The Boston City Council passed an ordinance for transparency on surveillance technology use. Mayor Michelle Wu highlights the importance of public discussions and advocacy for oversight.

Boston City Council renews push for ranked choice voting

Ranked choice voting increases voter engagement and reduces polarization.

City councilor's call for downtown events to be canceled draws pushback from colleagues, Mayor Wu

Councilor Ed Flynn calls for the cancellation of downtown events due to safety concerns after a stabbing incident.

City Council approves Wu's revised property tax proposal

The plan aims to mitigate a potential 28% residential tax increase by adjusting commercial tax rates.

Boston City Council fails to override most of Mayor Wu's budget vetoes

Boston City Council failed to override Mayor Wu's veto of budget changes, missing needed supermajority by two votes.

The Boston City Council held an emergency hearing on late mail delivery. The USPS didn't show up.

USPS mismanagement is causing significant mail delays in Boston, impacting residents and businesses, leading to concerns over election integrity.

New report details how surveillance tech is used in Boston

The Boston City Council passed an ordinance for transparency on surveillance technology use. Mayor Michelle Wu highlights the importance of public discussions and advocacy for oversight.

Boston City Council renews push for ranked choice voting

Ranked choice voting increases voter engagement and reduces polarization.

City councilor's call for downtown events to be canceled draws pushback from colleagues, Mayor Wu

Councilor Ed Flynn calls for the cancellation of downtown events due to safety concerns after a stabbing incident.

City Council approves Wu's revised property tax proposal

The plan aims to mitigate a potential 28% residential tax increase by adjusting commercial tax rates.

Boston City Council fails to override most of Mayor Wu's budget vetoes

Boston City Council failed to override Mayor Wu's veto of budget changes, missing needed supermajority by two votes.

The Boston City Council held an emergency hearing on late mail delivery. The USPS didn't show up.

USPS mismanagement is causing significant mail delays in Boston, impacting residents and businesses, leading to concerns over election integrity.
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Should Boston have a guaranteed basic income program? Readers say no.

Boston City Council weighing pilot program for guaranteed basic income for the city's poorest residents.
Readers and majority of U.S. adults oppose guaranteed income programs due to funding concerns.
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