An Anti-Endorsement

Redistricting means that there will be some unfamiliar names on the general election ballot for State Senator and Representative.

Of all the downtown neighborhoods, Back Bay and the South End will see the most change with new senators who are running unopposed on the ballot.

State Senator Lydia Edwards who currently represents Beacon Hill, Downtown, the North End, East Boston and Revere will acquire the Back Bay. Nick Collins will add the South End to his South Boston Senate portfolio.

Regrettably, both have something in common: a lack of interest in their new constituents. Neither has reached out to introduce themselves or understand our local needs, hopes and concerns.

Since neither Edwards nor Collins have opposition, The Boston Guardian recommends that they be denied our votes and support until such time as they demonstrate some knowledge of where the Back Bay and South End are geographically.

To help in this process, we suggest sending maps to aid them in finding their new fiefdoms.