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Jacob deBlecourt

Municipal election draws near with eyes on Allston-Brighton

Abigail Hassan October 26, 2023
In the neighborhood of Allston-Brighton, which makes up district nine on city council, incumbent councilor Liz Breadon is being challenged by 25-year-old Jacob deBlecourt. Breadon was first elected in 2019, when she became the city’s first openly LGBTQ+ city councilor. 
Former Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara

City council incumbents lose their spots in preliminary municipal election

Emilia Wisniewski September 18, 2023
Boston City Councilors Ricardo Arroyo and Kendra Lara will not return to City Hall after losing in the preliminary election on Sept. 12.
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.
A voter walks into the polling booth at Kilachand Honors College on Boston University’s campus. Only 17 percent of registered Massachusetts voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s Boston City Council elections. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Why the City Council elections see lower voter turnout

Angela Yang November 6, 2019
Activists say lower turnout in municipal elections may be due to a lack of interest and education.
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