Por: The Boston Globe Opinion October 06, 2022
Now, who said the Boston City Council was ?Sure, a few weeks ago councilors appeared to be at each other’s throats, accusing one another of racism and fighting over a contentious district attorney’s race.But apparently, nothing heals wounds quite like money. On Wednesday, in a picture of harmony, the councilors .The pay raise went even beyond what Mayor Michelle Wu asked for. Councilors salaries would go up to $125,000 from $103,500. Wu’s... + full article
The Boston Globe USA Politics October 11, 2022
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu indicated on Tuesday that she may veto a recent City Council ordinance that would give the mayor and councilors 20 percent raises, calling that increase “too high.”During an interview on WGBH’s “Boston Public Radio,” Wu said that the hefty... + más
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Portland Press Herald USA Opinion October 07, 2022
Remember the food truck fiasco? Complaints prompted the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department to present three solutions to the Transportation & Sustainability Committee: A, B and C. Three elected councilors voted unanimously for . But the city manager instead chose ,... + más
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The Boston Globe USA Politics October 06, 2022
The Boston City Council on Wednesday not only approved the salary increases Mayor Michelle Wu proposed earlier this year for top city leadership, but ramped them up even higher for the mayor and the council itself, paving the way for future pay hikes of 20 percent. Councilors... + más
It’s great to see city councilors unite. But did it have to be for a pay raise? | The Boston Globe
Deeply divided, can Boston’s city councilors repair relations? | The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe USA Politics October 04, 2022
Boston City Council redistricting leaders on Monday proposed a new set of boundaries for council districts, an early but important milestone as the body races to meet an early November deadline.Councilors Liz Breadon and Brian Worrell, the chair and vice chair of the... + más
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The Boston Globe USA Politics September 30, 2022
Last year, Boston elected one of its most diverse City Councils in history, with a mandate to empower the legislative body to bring change to City Hall. But in recent months, tensions have been building behind the scenes, reaching a boiling point weeks ago when the new council... + más
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In apparent violation of state nepotism law, Boston councilor hired sister, son to staff | The Boston Globe
CBS News USA Business September 29, 2022
A three-day walkout that shuttered most eateries at San Francisco International Airport is over, with a tentative contract reached giving raises and health care to about 1,000 workers.The strike ended Wednesday at midnight after a tentative deal offering was reached, with... + más
San Francisco airport food workers strike, demanding higher pay | Newsweek
Striking San Francisco airport workers to travelers: Bring your own food | CBS News
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion September 27, 2022
The Portland Charter Commission has not demonstrated the need for an executive mayor. Along with fellow commissioners Marpheen Chann and Dory Waxman, we believe goes too far, too fast, for the city of Portland. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Peter Eglinton and Shay Stewart-Bouley were... + más
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