Boston City Council Approves New District Map After Contentious Debate

Legislative redistricting in Boston is a complicated and messy process that is often riddled with conflicts of interest.
Boston City Council passed a new map of council districts with minimal drama
The process was contentious and provoked personal attacks and political accusations
The new map leaves many council districts untouched while making significant shifts in Dorchester, Mattapan, and the South End
Negotiations over the map continued up until, and even after, the council’s weekly meeting began at noon Wednesday