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Boston District 6 to decide between embattled Councilor Kendra Lara and two challengers
Politics Ben Weber and William King are both running for Lara’s seat. From the left, District 6 candidates Ben Weber, William King, and Kendra Lara. Pat Greenhouse and John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe Boston’s District 6 voters have an important decision to make this fall — reelect City Councilor Kendra Lara, who is facing criminal charges, […]
Lawyer for Kendra Lara looks to dismiss charges in Jamaica Plain crash
Local News An attorney for the embattled city councilor has argued that the case should be dismissed because police did not give her a citation at the time of the crash. Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara is facing several charges in connection with a June car crash in Jamaica Plain. Nancy Lane/Boston Herald, Pool A […]
Boston City Councilors Kendra Lara and Ricardo Arroyo lose preliminary elections in wake of scandals
Politics The District 5 and 6 councilors are the first incumbents to lose a preliminary election in at least four decades. Ricardo Arroyo, right, and Kendra Lara, left, both lost their preliminary elections for Boston City Council Tuesday night. Vincent Alban and Tanner Pearson/The Boston Globe In a firm rebuke of two legislators whose progressive […]
Despite crash, JP progressives recommend endorsement for Kendra Lara
Local News Although Lara is facing charges related to a June car crash, the Jamaica Plain Progressives steering committee told members that they should vote to officially endorse her. Councilor Kendra Lara speaks during Dominican Cultural Day at the City Hall Plaza in Boston. Tanner Pearson/The Boston Globe In just a week, Boston voters in […]