From the Community

Tito Jackson and Other Community Leaders Join Story Telling Night for Racial Justice on June 25

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Former Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson, Congressional candidate Robbie Goldstein and other local activists and educators will share stories of inspiration and purpose in a virtual story telling fundraiser on June 25. The event, Inside Voices, will begin at 8 pm on June 25, and is hosted by local community group Boston For All,  and will be a fundraiser for the organization Violence in Boston – a prominent player in the movement for racial and social justice in the city. All stories will be told in the theme From Inspiration to Purpose, highlighting what has driven each teller to pursue their own work. This will be the fourth episode of Inside Voices, a series that features personal stories told directly by those who experienced them. Attendees of the events are able to enjoy the entertainment for a suggested donation of $10 per person – with all money going directly to the benefactor organization.

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Elections

Walsh Cruises to Second Term; Six Women Now on City Council

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As expected Mayor Martin Walsh easily defeated District 7 City Councilor Tito Jackson for a second term. But it was the Boston City Council races that were more interesting. Walsh took 65% of the vote to Jackson's 33%, according to unofficial results as of 10:30 pm on Tuesday. The only truly contested race in Jamaica Plain was the District 7 race (there's a little bit of District 7 in JP by Egleston Square). After a preliminary that had more than a dozen candidates Kim Janey and Rufus Faulk faced each other.

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Elections
Election Day, 2008, in JP, by Nick Sherman

Election Day on Tuesday: What You Need to Know

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What do you need to know about Tuesday's election? How about perhaps it's the sleepiest low-key election in Boston history? At least in the last 25 years. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh is expected to cruise past current District 7 City Councilor Tito Jackson in the mayoral race. In the September preliminary Walsh took more than 60% of votes and Jackson got 29%.

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Elections

Read JP Progressives’ Endorsement of Mayor Walsh

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The JP Progressives have chosen to endorse Mayor Marty Walsh for a second term over District 7 City Councilor Tito Jackson. JP Progressives, a chapter member of Progressive MASS, provided a lengthy and thoughtful endorsement. In the Sept. 26th preliminary election Walsh took 62 percent of the vote and Jackson received 29 percent. The two will face-off against each other in the Nov.

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Elections

Walsh, Jackson, City Council Candidates to Attend Forum at English High School on Oct. 4th

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There will be a public candidates forum with mayoral and at-large Boston City Council candidates at English High School on Oct. 4th. The forum is being hosted jointly by Boston's Ward 8 (South End, Roxbury), 9 (Roxbury, South End), 10 (Mission Hill, Jamaica Plain), 11 (Jamaica Plain, Roxbury) and 19 Democratic Committees (Jamaica Plain, Roslindale). The forum will begin with a meet and greet session with district city councilors who represent the wards. Both Mayor Marty Walsh and District 7 City Councilor and mayoral candidate Tito Jackson are scheduled to attend. Walsh easily came in first in the Sept.

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Elections

Mayor Walsh Nets More Than 60% in Prelim Election, Jackson 29%

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Mayor Martin Walsh easily came out ahead in Boston's preliminary election on Tuesday with more than 60 percent of votes. Walsh will face-off against District 7 City Councilor Tito Jackson, who came in a distant second with more than 28 percent of votes. Tuesday's turnout was expected to be paltry due to very few races with only the mayoral race and three city councilor elections to vote on. Only 14.45 percent of registered voters cast ballots, according to unofficial results on the city's website. The top two winners of each race will face each other in a general election on November 7th.

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Elections

JP Progressives Hosting Community Conversations with Tito Jackson and Mayor Walsh

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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and his main challenger City Councilor Tito Jackson will attend two separate community conversations in Jamaica Plain this week. And you have the opportunity to ask the candidates questions before the events. The JP Progressives are hosting the two public conversations: Tito Jackson on Tuesday at 7 pm and Mayor Walsh on Thursday at 7:30 pm. It is free to attend either event, but registration is requested. Please register here for the conversation with Jackson, and register here for the conversation with Walsh.

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Boston

Startup chat with Tito Jackson

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This Monday, July 10 from 6-8pm Tito Jackson, candidate for Boston Mayor, will spend time chatting with Boston's startup businesses. To register click the link below:

Here is the Agenda:

Startup Presentations

Startups in food, tech, and a variety of fields will present. Q + A with Tito

You and the other attendees ask Tito questions about his thoughts on Boston's business ecosystem. This is a rare opportunity to chat with a candidate for Boston Mayor in an intimate setting about your questions regarding startups and local business. Don't forget to register at the link below for location info:

This is part of Impact Hub's Open Project Night

Elections

Mayor Tito Jackson? City Councilor Wants To Be Boston’s Next Mayor

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District 7 City Councilor Tito Jackson declared he is running for mayor on Thursday at a press conference outside of the Haley House Bakery in Roxbury. Jackson quickly released a cinematic youtube video about why he wants to be Boston's next mayor. The video tells his "story" and his "vision for our great city." Jackson will focus on fiscal responsibility, investing in public education, public safety and affordable housing. "Fifty percent of families in Boston make $35,000 a year...

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Government

Increased Residential Exemption Could Lower Taxes for Boston Homeowners

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The Boston City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposal from District 9 City Councilor Mark Ciommo, and championed by Mayor Martin J. Walsh, to increase the city's residential tax exemption -- a move that would lower the average property tax bill for a single-family, owner-occupied residence by $299 a year. The City Council approved the proposal 12-0 (City Councilor Tim McCarthy was absent and thus didn't vote). Homeowners will see the lowered rates reflected in their third-quarter tax bills, which will be sent out at the end of the year. The residential exemption for taxpayers who occupy their homes as their principal residence will increase from 30 percent to 35 percent of their homes' assessed value. The average property tax bill for residential taxpayers will decrease from $3,533 to $3,234, according to the city.

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