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Editorial | linehan v. lee

A tough call in District 2

  November 02, 2011

Developers are descending on buildable land on the South Boston waterfront while convention center officials contemplate expansion and the Menino administration pitches the area to venture-capital-backed firms. It’s going to be a busy period in South Boston, and voters in District 2 will need a city councilor who understands the balance between economic development and livable neighborhoods. Incumbent district councilor Bill Linehan is well suited to this challenge and deserves to retain his council seat.

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