Boston city councilor edits out Israeli ‘genocide’ accusations in toned down cease-fire resolution

Boston city councilor edits out Israeli ‘genocide’ accusations in toned down cease-fire resolution

A Boston city councilor plans to ask her colleagues to declare support for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas War in a measure edited to tone down incendiary language that stated Israel was committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The resolution filed Monday by Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson comes amid ongoing pro-Palestinian student protests at Greater … Read more

Boston city councilor ducks four more public safety votes amid attendance scrutiny

Boston city councilor ducks four more public safety votes amid attendance scrutiny

A Boston city councilor with a record of ducking key public safety votes and overseeing a budget last year that sought to cut millions from the police department left the room this week to avoid voting on four police contract funding requests. Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was present for the Wednesday City Council meeting, but … Read more

Boston City Council weighs congestion pricing for Hub access

Boston City Council weighs congestion pricing for Hub access

The City Council plans to debate bringing congestion pricing to Boston, a policy long kicked around at the state level that would charge drivers higher fees with the aim of reducing traffic and funding transit improvements. A hearing order on the matter, filed by City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, will be presented for possible debate … Read more

Boston city councilors ‘blindsided’ by presentation honoring pro-Palestinian student walkout

Boston City Council weighs congestion pricing for Hub access

A number of Boston city councilors described being “blindsided” by a controversial resolution put forward by one of their colleagues, honoring two students for organizing a pro-Palestinian walkout at their high school last week. The citation, put forward by Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, was presented on behalf of the entire City Council to New Mission … Read more