Over concerns, Boston council approves $3.4 million in controversial BRIC grants
All councilors who voted in favor of the grants were white, while all those who voted against them were people of color.
Source: bostonglobe.com
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City Council approves funding for controversial police intelligence center
City Council approved funding for the Boston Regional Intelligence Center, a police operation that houses a much-maligned gang database.
Source: boston.com
Liberal Boston pols vote down funding elite police unit amid rising crime, leaving commissioner 'dumbfounded'
Boston's Democrat-dominated city council voted against funding an investigative police unit as crime surges and law enforcement are understaffed.
Source: foxnews.com
Boston police intelligence center draws barbed questions
Councilors and civil rights advocates have for years demanded more details about BRIC’s gang database.
Source: bostonglobe.com
Boston City Council elections: Wu tries to flex her influence
By backing certain candidates, she is trying to build a power structure that makes it easier for her to deliver on her agenda.
Source: bostonglobe.com