Tania Fernandes Anderson | |
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.jpg) Fernandes Anderson in 2023 | |
| Member of the Boston City Council from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Janey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1979 Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Roxbury, Boston |
| Website | Campaign website |
Tania Fernandes Anderson (born January 4, 1979)[1] is a Cape Verdean-born American politician and non-profit executive who is a member of the Boston City Council for the 7th district. A Democrat, she was elected in 2021 to succeed Kim Janey and represents Roxbury, Dorchester and part of the South End. She is the first practicing Muslim elected to the Council.[2] In December 2024, she was indicted and charged with five federal criminal offenses related to a kickback scheme involving theft of taxpayer money.
- ^ Daniel, Seth (September 8, 2021). "D7 candidates list priorities, Janey grade". Dorchester Reporter. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ Bedford, Tori (November 3, 2021). "Tania Fernandes Anderson Makes History As Boston's First Muslim City Councilor-Elect". WGBH. Retrieved December 8, 2021.