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City Councilors: Employers Shouldn’t Use Credit Checks to Discriminate

By David Ertischek on September 20, 2016

Two Boston City Councilors have proposed an ordinance to prevent employment discrimination based on credit checks. District 4 City Councilor Andrea Campbell and At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley cosponsored the proposed ordinance that will be discussed on Sept. 29 in a public hearing.

Councilor Pressley Leading Discussion on Boston Public School Cuts at Doyle’s

Councilor Pressley Leading Discussion on Boston Public School Cuts at Doyle’s

By David Ertischek on March 7, 2016

As Boston Public School students protest budget cuts to their schools, elected officials are also trying to fight for public schools. On Tuesday night At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley will lead a community conversation at Doyle’s Cafe in Jamaica Plain to discuss Boston Public Schools budget cuts, unified enrollment and the continued expansion of charter schools.

What Happens If An At-Large City Councilor Leaves? Murphy Could Be Back

By David Ertischek on November 5, 2015

Here’s an interesting tidbit about the Boston City Charter. If one of the four at-large city councilors were to leave his or her position, the candidate who finished fifth in the election, if willing and eligible, would become the fourth at-large city councilor.

Will City Councilors Give Themselves a Raise? O’Malley and Pressley Offer a Different PathCity Councilors Matt O'Malley, left, and Ayanna Pressley

Will City Councilors Give Themselves a Raise? O’Malley and Pressley Offer a Different Path

By David Ertischek on October 13, 2015
City Councilors Matt O'Malley, left, and Ayanna Pressley
City Councilors Matt O’Malley, left, and Ayanna Pressley

The Boston City Council is set to give itself a raise if it doesn’t act on a Mayor Marty Walsh proposal by Election Day due to a stipulation in the city charter. That would be a $12,000 raise without a vote by the city council.