Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson has pleaded guilty in connection to a kickback scheme involving public funds and has agreed to resign, but she has yet to officially leave her post, causing frustration among some of her fellow council members.
Fernandes Anderson, who represents District 7, admitted to accepting a $7,000 kickback from a relative she had hired to work at City Hall.
The incident reportedly involved a cash exchange that took place inside a city hall bathroom.
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The guilty plea is part of a formal agreement with prosecutors, and Fernandes Anderson now faces the possibility of a prison sentence of up to one year, along with a $6,000 fine and the repayment of the $7,000 she received.
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Despite the agreement and her public statement acknowledging wrongdoing and asking for forgiveness, Fernandes Anderson has not submitted an official resignation.
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In fact, she attended a Boston City Council meeting on Wednesday following her plea deal, prompting growing calls for her immediate departure.
Councilor at-Large Erin Murphy responded on Thursday by filing a resolution that would allow for a special election in District 7 to take place as soon as the law permits.
“I’m not waiting. The residents of District 7 deserve leadership and a voice at City Hall,” Murphy said.
“Elected officials are entrusted with representing the public honestly and ethically, not abusing their power for personal gain.”
Under current rules, however, Boston cannot schedule a special election until the seat is officially vacated.
Since Fernandes Anderson remains on the council and continues to collect a paycheck, no replacement process can begin.
Fernandes Anderson’s political future is further complicated by her immigration status.
Though she became a U.S. citizen in 2019, her plea agreement includes language acknowledging that she may face immigration consequences as a result of her guilty plea.
“Defendant understands that, if defendant is not a United States citizen by birth, pleading guilty may affect defendant’s immigration status. Defendant agrees to plead guilty regardless of any potential immigration consequences, even if defendant’s plea results in automatically being removed from the United States,” the agreement states.
Fernandes Anderson made history as the first African-born member of the Boston City Council, the first Muslim councilor, and the first formerly undocumented immigrant to serve on the body.
She immigrated to the United States from Cape Verde before eventually gaining legal status and citizenship.
Her election was widely seen as a landmark moment for representation in Boston politics.
However, following the recent charges and her guilty plea, questions have been raised about oversight and the accountability of elected officials.
The court has not yet announced a sentencing date. Until Fernandes Anderson formally resigns, she remains a voting member of the Boston City Council.
The plea agreement and her continued presence in office have fueled debate among residents and council members alike about the standards for public service and the enforcement of ethical conduct in local government.
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