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boston city councilwoman annissa essaibi george talks to small business owners in downtown crossing

Annissa Essaibi George tours downtown businesses stung by pandemic

Samuele Petruccelli March 22, 2021
The councilor discussed struggles and relief as part of her “Get Boston Back to Business” tour.
In January, there will be four women serving on the Boston City Council following last week’s City Council Election. PHOTO BY JOHNNY LIU/DFP FILE PHOTO

More women on City Council to increase representation

Maisie Guzi November 12, 2015

Following a close race for At-Large and District 4 positions, the Boston City Council will have four women in office, a tie for the most who have served in Council history. At-large councilor-elect...

Josh Zakim speaks to Rickie Golden, 31, of Cambridge at his campaign event on May 5 at The Mission Bar and Grill. PHOTO BY FELICIA GANS/DFP FILE PHOTO

Unopposed in first reelection, Josh Zakim to continue efforts in District 8

Samantha J. Gross November 4, 2015

Even before official municipal election results were tallied and announced, Josh Zakim, a Boston City Councilor representing District 8, won Tuesday after running unopposed for his first reelection. Regardless...

A “Vote Here” sign displayed at the 111 Cummington Ave. polling location Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADISON GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Voting in Boston municipal elections remains low

Paige Smith November 4, 2015

Approximately 14 percent of registered voters in Boston voted Tuesday in the municipal elections for the Boston City Council. With 50,807 ballots cast out of the 372,889 voters, the turnout rate was...

In At-Large race, challenger joins three incumbents in Boston City Council

In At-Large race, challenger joins three incumbents in Boston City Council

Julia Metjian November 4, 2015

Following months of extensive campaigning, residents voted Annissa Essaibi George into the Boston City Council as an at-large member in Tuesday’s municipal elections, pushing incumbent Stephen Murphy...

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