New in the Reporter: Introductions from several candidates who’ve made the ballot to run for at-large city council:
Incumbent City Councillor Erin Murphy: ‘I’m standing up for Boston’s families’
Alexandra Valdez: A citywide vision for an inclusive Boston
Will Onuoha: ‘Common sense’ approach based on experience in city government
Marvin Mathelier: A Marine veteran’s perspective at City Hall
Yves Mary Jean: Priorities include better schools, housing
District 7
Rev. Miniard Culpepper: Why I’m running in District 7
WaWa Bell: I’ll be a voice for the community
Last week, we published letters from four of the candidates who’ve made the ballot to run for city council in District 7: Said Abdikarim, Mavrick Afonso, Said Ahmed, and Samuel Hurtado.
Said Abdikarim: https://dotnews.com/2025/district-7-candidate-said-abdikarim-d-7-need-experienced-leaders
Mavrick Afonso: https://dotnews.com/2025/district-7-candidate-mavrick-afonso-solutions-can-be-found-listening
Said Ahmed: https://dotnews.com/2025/district-7-candidate-said-ahmed-residents-need-leadership-shows
Samuel Hurtado: https://dotnews.com/2025/district-7-candidate-samuel-hurtado-next-councillor-must-build
The Reporter will publish more letters from other District 7, other districts and at-large council candidates who’ve been certified for the ballot in the coming weeks.
