Boston Education and Housing

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with Annissa Essaibi George on City Council Priorities

Posted

Jan 09, 2018

Boston City Councilor at-large Annissa Essaibi George is tackling some tough problems for her Boston constituents. Education, homelessness and availability of affordable housing are a few of the topics discussed on Comcast Newsmakers with Jenny Johnson.

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team

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