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About Jacob Downey

Jacob Downey is a contributor to Caught in Dot. He is formerly of The Clock, Plymouth State University’s award-winning student newspaper. He enjoys spending time with his two kittens – Gin and Tonic – reading Uncanny X-Men and writing about local government meetings.

Council President Breadon releases Council Committee Assignments. Coletta Zapata to Serve as Vice President and Chair Government Operations

2026-01-14T16:58:09-05:00

After winning the city council presidency by a single vote, District 9 Councilor Liz Breadon has completed the Council’s committee assignments for the 2026-2027 term. “As Boston continues to change, [...]

Council President Breadon releases Council Committee Assignments. Coletta Zapata to Serve as Vice President and Chair Government Operations2026-01-14T16:58:09-05:00

Marijuana regulation, public records, and rent stabilization certified for 2026 midterm ballot

2026-01-13T13:36:54-05:00

With the midterms only ten months away, a total of 12 ballot measures have been approved by Secretary of State William Galvin to appear on the ballot. “An Act to [...]

Marijuana regulation, public records, and rent stabilization certified for 2026 midterm ballot2026-01-13T13:36:54-05:00

Mayor Michelle Wu Talks Trump, BPS and Improving City Services in Second Inaugural Address

2026-01-06T16:53:53-05:00

Mayor Michelle Wu was sworn in for her second term on Monday at Symphony Hall. She spent much of 2025 on the campaign trail defending her office from millionaire philanthropist [...]

Mayor Michelle Wu Talks Trump, BPS and Improving City Services in Second Inaugural Address2026-01-06T16:53:53-05:00

In a City Hall Twist, Councilor Breadon Elected President after Last Minute Withdrawal of Coletta Zapata

2026-01-05T16:24:13-05:00

Allston-Brighton’s Liz Breadon will serve as president for Boston’s 58th City Council, beating District 4’s Brian Worrell seven to six. “I came to the role of City Councillor as someone [...]

In a City Hall Twist, Councilor Breadon Elected President after Last Minute Withdrawal of Coletta Zapata2026-01-05T16:24:13-05:00

Everybody in office is staying in office. Incumbents sweep Boston municipal elections.

2025-11-05T07:31:41-05:00

Election season is finally over. Michelle Wu will officially enter her second term as Mayor of Boston. The progressive Democrat ran on an uncontested ballot following philanthropist Josh Kraft dropping [...]

Everybody in office is staying in office. Incumbents sweep Boston municipal elections.2025-11-05T07:31:41-05:00

Councilors Breadon, Louijenne, and Coletta Zapata exploring city-run grocery stores to keep food on the table

2025-10-14T10:38:00-04:00

The City Council approved a hearing for Wednesday to examine the feasibility of publicly owned grocery stores to strengthen Boston’s food infrastructure. This comes in response to reports that 40,000 residents will [...]

Councilors Breadon, Louijenne, and Coletta Zapata exploring city-run grocery stores to keep food on the table2025-10-14T10:38:00-04:00

City Councilors, fellow candidates, and local influencers respond to Josh Kraft’s suspended mayoral campaign.

2025-09-15T14:25:34-04:00

It has been a rough few weeks for now former mayoral candidate and philanthropist Josh Kraft. In August, he parted ways with top campaign advisers. A reported $5.5 million of [...]

City Councilors, fellow candidates, and local influencers respond to Josh Kraft’s suspended mayoral campaign.2025-09-15T14:25:34-04:00
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