Boston City Council
Coverage of Boston City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Democratic Boston councilor rips 'soft-on-crime' policies after suspected gunman's violent past revealed
A Democratic Boston city councilor criticized 'soft-on-crime' policies after a suspected gunman's violent past was revealed. Tyler Brown, 46, allegedly opened fire in Cambridge, shooting four people. Brown has a history of violent crimes, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
- Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu denied city funding for a program offering up to $500 in wellness perks to LGBTQ migrants, stating that a $7,500 grant to OUTnewcomers was designated for mental health services, not the disputed voucher program. The organization later revised its description to cap benefits at $50, sparking public backlash over taxpayer use and conflicting claims about the program's scope.
- Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu denied city funding for an LGBTQ migrant 'wellness' program offering up to $500 in perks, as advocacy group OUTnewcomers scaled back claims after backlash. The city confirmed a $7,500 grant for mental health services, unrelated to the disputed vouchers, while critics accused misallocation of taxpayer funds.