Boston voters on Tuesday will determine the future course of a City Council that’s recently stumbled through a series of controversies.At least four new politicians will join the 13-member council in January, filling seats that are being vacated by two long-term incumbents and two embattled councilors who were ousted in the preliminary election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Voter information: Check your City Council district | Find your polling placeCouncilor At Large Michael Flaherty and District 3 Councilor Frank Baker are both leaving the body voluntarily after this year. In September, voters rejected the reelection bids of District 5 Councilor Ricardo Arroyo and District 6 Councilor Kendra Lara, who both faced personal scandals.Additionally, three current district councilors are attempting to defend their seats and there are eight candidates for the four at-large seats on the council. Voter information: Full list of candidates for Boston City Council
Boston voters on Tuesday will determine the future course of a City Council that’s recently stumbled through a series of controversies.
At least four new politicians will join the 13-member council in January, filling seats that are being vacated by two long-term incumbents and two embattled councilors who were ousted in the preliminary election.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voter information: Check your City Council district | Find your polling place
Councilor At Large Michael Flaherty and District 3 Councilor Frank Baker are both leaving the body voluntarily after this year. In September, voters rejected the reelection bids of District 5 Councilor Ricardo Arroyo and District 6 Councilor Kendra Lara, who both faced personal scandals.
Additionally, three current district councilors are attempting to defend their seats and there are eight candidates for the four at-large seats on the council.
Voter information: Full list of candidates for Boston City Council
