Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson arrested by feds on corruption charges, Mayor Wu urges her to resign [+read indictment]

Boston Herald ^

[bryan999]

oston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested today by the feds on public corruption charges that saw her allegedly “embrace a culture of cashing in” by stealing thousands from taxpayers in an “egregious” kickback scheme at City Hall — allegations that have the mayor calling for her resignation.

Fernandes Anderson, 45, was indicted on five counts of aiding and abetting wire fraud and one count of aiding and abetting theft concerning a program receiving federal funds, according to court records and a publicly available indictment. She is set to be arraigned at the Boston federal courthouse on Friday at 3 p.m.

Fernandes Anderson, 45, was indicted on five counts of aiding and abetting wire fraud and one count of aiding and abetting theft concerning a program receiving federal funds, according to court records and a publicly available indictment. She is set to be arraigned at the Boston federal courthouse on Friday at 3 p.m.

“It’s like deja-vu all over again: Another Boston city councilor is accused of embracing a culture of cashing in at the expense of the public good,” Stephen Kelleher, assistant special agent in charge, FBI Boston, said at a Friday morning press conference at the Boston federal courthouse.

[jjotto]

The Curley Effect was invented in Boston and has spread to all urban America.

[Ken522]

She’s black and she’s a muslim so any crimes are just infidel rules ....

[Liz]

Tania Fernandes Anderson, Boston City Councilor, District 7
Arrested on Charges of Corruption, Bribery, aiding and abetting wire fraud
and one count of aiding and abetting theft WRT a program receiving federal funds.

Far left Tania Fernandes Anderson was born in Cape Verde near Africa that prospered from the slave trade. Islam is the largest minority religion. At the age of 10, she immigrated from Cape Verde to Roxbury, two places that she says formed the foundation of her unwavering commitment to the community. Councilor Anderson was elected to the Boston City Council on November 2, 2021, becoming the first African immigrant and Muslim-American elected to the Boston City Council. She proudly represents District 7, consisting of Roxbury, Dorchester, Fenway, and part of the South End.

Before serving as Councilor, Tania was the Executive Director of Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets, a parent advocate with the Boston Public Schools, program manager for a homeless women’s shelter, a business owner, and a child social worker. She has also been a foster mom to 17 kids while raising two biological children. The equitable distribution of mental health services has always been near to the Councilor’s heart, which is why she founded Noah’s Advocate. Noah’s Advocate is a trauma-informed mental health nonprofit that serves underrepresented communities. Tania is also the founder of a non-profit that supports at-risk youth through theatre, fashion, and art. The nonprofit’s shows and performances routinely sell out the historic Strand Theatre in Dorchester.

Councilor Anderson is passionate about economic opportunity and mobility, particularly for those who have been disenfranchised and left seeking opportunities and support from the margins. She will work to help create good jobs and stronger support systems for small business entrepreneurs because she believes that fostering and cultivating economic development and growth in Boston's small business districts is one of the paths to addressing the racial wealth gap.

As Councilor, Tania will work to ensure that Municipal Government is actively working for the people of Boston. Councilor Anderson is committed to enhancing constituent services for District 7 residents, prioritizing affordable homeownership, monitoring development, so residents are not displaced, centering District 7’s Age Strong population through aging with dignity support programs and initiatives, and multigenerational recreation. She will also work to improve the quality of life for residents by making sure that the City’s Covid-19 recovery efforts are equitable, collaborating with public health officials for a comprehensive approach to addressing mental health, violence, and substance abuse issues, decriminalizing our youth and helping to create jobs for their future.

Councilor Anderson is committed to creating a “District 7 Action Plan” that will begin by conducting research on the District’s strengths and weaknesses. Data generated from the research will then be used to drive meaningful, effective, and efficient responses to district challenges and community concerns. Councilor Anderson is a graduate of the John D. O’Bryant High School of Mathematics and Science in Roxbury and Springfield College. She is the proud mother of a US Marine and a young emerging Artist. In her spare time, Tania enjoys sewing gowns and playwriting.

[escapefromboston]

That’s illegal ? Who knew

[Michigan Bowhunter]

Biden pardon coming in 3...2...1....

[Leaning Right]

No mention in the article if Anderson is a Democrat or a Republican. So I did a quick search. She’s a Democrat. Odd that I was able to find that out, but the Boston Herald couldn’t. 🤔

Anyway, the FBI surrounded her house, then arrested her. Why not just pick her up at her office? This surrounding the house stuff is an invitation for an armed standoff.

Oh well. I guess the house thing allows the feds to trot out their SWAT team and their tactical vehicles.

[DPMD]

Councilor Anderson is committed to creating a “District 7 Action Plan” that will begin by conducting research on the District’s strengths and weaknesses.

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Apparently she found the weaknesses...and got rich from them, doing the jobs that honest Americans won’t do.

[DPMD]

It’s the publicity splash the Bureau craves. Plus they’re looking for a Waco re-do without the grenades.

[Honorary Serb]

This is nothing new—only the names and nationalities have changed! (Where is Archie Bunker when we really need him?)

[aquila48]

Tania...

[grumpygresh]

Grounds for opening up investigations on mayor of Boston. Pass the popcorn.

[Colt1851Navy]

If she were shot by the FBI there would be heck to pay because she isn’t a white Catholic or Southern Baptist which would justify the shooting.

[Getready]

Lots of greedy women playing the v-card in politics....I am pretty suspicious that Wu has a few skeletons hanging around.

[Jacquerie]

Four felony counts.

I hope the payola was worth the risk.

[lowbridge]

https://x.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1865054698710905333

Here’s the moment woke BLM Muslim Boston City Council member Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested by the FBI. She’s accused of stealing huge sums of taxpayer funds to enrich her family members and herself. She often rails against white supremacy.

https://x.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1865059423908942019

[Does so]

I’m frequently surprised to hear of the large numbers of Cape Verde islanders and other W. African islanders who’ve made it to the shores of Massachusetts...

...and NOWHERE else...

[DPMD]

A former illegal alien. Enough said.