Councilors' perk goes out of vogue

Program allows dismissal of tickets

By John C. Drake

Globe Staff / February 2, 2009

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Boston city councilors have mostly abandoned an unusual privilege that lets them have parking tickets dismissed if received while they are on city business, instead using staff members as drivers, paying hefty garage rates, or riding the T as they attend meetings in places where parking is at a premium. (Full article: 884 words)