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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.

Breadon begins council presidency with focus on reducing council bloat and economic stabilization

2026-01-23T15:53:47-05:00

District 9’s Liz Breadon has served as City Council President for just over two weeks now. Her election came after the surprise withdrawal of District 1’s Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata and a [...]

Breadon begins council presidency with focus on reducing council bloat and economic stabilization2026-01-23T15:53:47-05:00

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
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