To what extent do you think corruption is a problem in Boston city government?

It’s an ongoing problem. I don’t think it’s just part of Boston. It’s an American problem.

Askia Toure

Poet

Roxbury

I don’t think it’s much of an issue. I’m sure it’s not 100 percent clean. There’s always something taking place. But things tend to be on the up-and-up.

Kerry Bowie

Managing Partner

Somerville

I’m not surprised it’s come to light. It’s sad that it took this long.

Maxence

Academic Coach

Roxbury

It’s a huge problem. Local government is influenced by money. It trumps everything else. It’s pushing people out of the city.

Khalia Williams

Phlebotomist

Dorchester

Sometimes it’s a big problem. It’s all over — not just in one area.

Beverly Gill

Receptionist

Roxbury

On a scale of one-to-nine, I’d say nine. In the Walsh administration there’s too much collusion with private industry.

Pablo

Researcher

South End