Federal Authorities Investigate Administration of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh

Federal investigators looking into union tactics in the Boston area are probing Mayor Marty Walsh's administration for its dealings with a popular music festival.

The Boston Globe reports that the feds want to know if a member of Walsh's administration warned the organizers of the Boston Calling festival that they could face problems if it did not hire union members.

The report identifies that official as Kenneth Brissette, the city's director of tourism, sports and entertainment.

What's under investigation is whether Brissette alerted festival organizers to a potential problem or pressured them.

The mayor's office confirms for necn that authorities have sought information about the festival.

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