Boston City Council
Nikkia Jean-Charles, 18, Running for District 4 Boston City Council Seat
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High school student Nikkia Jean-Charles recently announced that she is running for the open District 4 Boston City Council seat. “From Lorna Rd to the West Selden Apartments, and Blue Hill Ave triple-deckers D4 has always been my home,” said Jean-Charles via press release. Jean-Charles is a current elected member of the Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council, and is vying to replace Andrea Campbell, who is running for mayor. District 4 includes a very small portion of Jamaica Plain. Jean-Charles lists her accomplishments, including fighting for more resources to keep the Lower Mills Public Library open and fully funded, and the senior lead community organizer at St.