New Era of Diversity Dawns in Offices of at-Large City Councilors

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"I understand the importance of diversity, both in the city's workforce and on my own staff," he said. "Since I've been elected to office, I've enjoyed support from African Americans, Latinos and Asians."

"There is a growing recognition that this city is growing blacker and browner by day," he said. "Ultimately, [Michael Flaherty] wants to be mayor some day," he said. "He's got to have a staff that reflects the city of Boston."

"It helps people feel that they can approach a councilor's office," he said. "They can connect with people from the communities that they are from."

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New Era of Diversity Dawns in Offices of at-Large City Councilors

Back in April, at-large City Councilor Stephen Murphy was looking for a new chief of staff.

"I was looking for someone qualified to run an office," he says. "I reached out to all communities."...

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