Councillor Charles Yancey makes Mayoral ballot
Boston Globe reports that Boston City Councillor Charles Yancey has made the mayoral ballot.
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Boston Mayor’s Race: And then there were 15
With the recent reports of Will Dorcena becoming the first casualty failing to reach the 3,000 signature deadline, the field for Boston Mayor has been narrowed again.
Will Dorcena out; 15 left for Mayor of Boston
While the timing isn’t for me now, know this – it’s not over. The next chapter is yet to be written. I will be back in the fight.
Boston Mayor’s Race: And then there were 16
Out of the original 24 candidates for Mayor of Boston only 16 turned in the required minimum of 3,000 signatures to continue in the race.
Boston Globe releases complete list of 24 Mayoral candidates
Boston Globe releases complete list of 24 Mayoral candidates
Suffolk DA Dan Conley releases 26 point Gun Bill proposal
As Suffolk County DA Dan Conley has been making the rounds for his Mayoral campaign he has been touting a plan to make changes in the state’s gun laws.
The Blackstonian has obtained the complete version of the 26 point proposal from DA Dan Conley which you can examine below.
Mayoral contenders: How much $$$ is in the campaign war chest?
Mayoral contenders: How much $$$ is in the campaign war chest?
Mayoral Race Money as of 3/20/13 (unless otherwise noted)
The BPD adds insult to injury
Like virtually all big-city police departments, the BPD has an image problem that never seems to go away. And this year is already looking pretty ugly.
Boston Mayor Tom Menino State of the City 2013
Boston Mayor Tom Menino delivers the 2013 State of the City address
Boston Police Awards 3 Officers involved in High-Profile Brutality cases infused with race
The Boston Police department in its latest routine round of awarding officers for “outstanding performance” of their duties during the past year has named among its many recipients 3 officers in particular who were involved in some of the departments most highly publicized and controversial cases, all of which include elements of race and police brutality and use of excessive and/or deadly force.