Lara asks forgiveness for crash, driving when she shouldn't have

City Councilor Kendra Lara (Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Mission Hill) today apologized and sought forgiveness for her June 30 car crash, in which she veered off Centre Street in Jamaica Plain and into a house, after which police issued her a summons for driving an unregistered and uninsured car with a suspended license.

In a statement today, Lara also indicated she will not step down:

We are all accountable for our actions, and I am no different, which is why I offer my sincerest apologies to everyone, especially the people of District 6. As an elected official, I've worked hard to center the dignity and humanity of my constituent. Today, I ask you to also see mine as I work to correct my mistake.

As your City Councilor, I will continue to steward our collective vision at City Hall and work hard to earn and maintain your trust. The grace you've shown me is a testament to the strength of our beloved community, and I intend to continue earning it.

Lara also thanked family, friends and neighbors who helped her and her son Zaire - who required several stitches and whom police say was not properly fastened in a child seat - as they recovered.