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Boston, Massachusetts · BostonAfter only her first as an at-large Boston City Councilor, Ruthzee Louijeune had earned the respect of her fellow councilors, to be chosen as the council’s president. Before being elected, among different career roles, Louijeune was a housing attorney representing tenants and homeowners in housing court, many of who faced language barriers and threat of displacement. She also ran a weekly eviction clinic to help tenants without legal representat…Read Article
Q&A: Council President Louijeune on ABCs of Affordability, Beekeeping, Community-Building, and More - Jamaica Plain News
Boston, Massachusetts · BostonThe Boston Landmarks Commission has approved landmark status for a Kenton Road house built in the 1850. The BLC voted unanimously on July 8 to landmark 19 Kenton Road, and Mayor Michelle Wu signed off on it the next day. The last step was on August 5 when the Boston City Council unanimously voting to landmark the house. Built around 1858, the house at 19 Kenton Road, “…features a significant number of original, classic Italianate… The post Kento…Read Article
Kenton Road House Receives Landmark Status - Jamaica Plain News
Massachusetts · MassachusettsAlexandra Valdez has worn many career hats focused on Jamaica Plain throughout her professional career. She’s looking to add another one this fall by looking to be elected as an at-large Boston City Councilor. Valdez’s work hats include being an aide in former District 6 City Councilor Matt O’Malley’s office, she was the city’s Latino liaison, been part of Jackson Square Main Streets, Your Your Block cleanups, was the Executive Director of the O…Read Article
