with Annissa Essaibi George on City Council Priorities
Posted Jan 09, 2018
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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 JohnsonProduced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team
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