John Houton, a longtime Boston City Hall attorney, has been placed on paid administrative leave shortly after announcing his candidacy to challenge incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu.
Houton alleges that the move is an intimidation tactic and retaliation for his decision to run for mayor. He has worked in the city's law department for over a decade and believes the timing of his leave is politically motivated. City officials have not publicly commented on the reasons for his leave.
The situation raises questions about political fairness and the treatment of city employees who seek elected office.
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Boston city staff attorney running for mayor placed on paid administrative leave by city officials
John F. Houton, who has worked as in-house counsel for the city's Treasury Department for 14 years, said he believes he was put on leave in retaliation over his mayoral campaign.
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