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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 […]
Three charges against Councilor Lara from JP crash dropped
Local News Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara still faces six charges stemming from the June crash, where she drove a car into a Jamaica Plain home. Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara with her attorney Carlton Williams during her arraignment in West Roxbury District in July. Nancy Lane/Pool Three of the nine charges against Boston City […]
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 […]
Lara secures endorsement from JP Progressives
Local News The influential group chose to stick by Councilor Lara despite concerns arising from a crash she was involved in this summer. Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara talks with supporters before campaigning in Jamaica Plain. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Councilor Kendra Lara, a few days before facing off against two challengers in the District 6 […]
Lara disputes crash allegations, says report shows she was not driving double the speed limit
Local News After the crash, police said Councilor Kendra Lara was driving 53 mph in a 25 mph zone. But Lara says she hired a private company to examine the evidence, which shows she was only driving 27 mph. Councilor Kendra Lara. Nancy Lane/Pool Earlier this year, City Councilor Kendra Lara crashed a car into […]
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 […]