Boston Will Not Host 2024 Olympics

Early Monday, Mayor Marty Walsh said he would not sign a contract that would have taxpayers pay for budget overages.

Boston will no longer contend to host the 2024 Olympics, the AP reported.

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Early Monday, Mayor Marty Walsh announced he would not sign a contract that would leave Boston taxpayers responsible for excess costs to host the Olympics until he had a better understanding of the proposed budget of hosting the events.

By Monday afternoon, it was reported that Boston would no longer pursue hosting the Olympics. The AP reports the United States Olympic Committee had the final say in the decision.

The potential to host the Olympics was unpopular amongst Boston residents. Los Angeles could take Boston's place as the US bid to host.

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