Boston has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
The United States Olympics Committee has discontinued the city's bid on Monday following Boston Mayor Marty Walsh's refusal to sign a hosting contract that would have put taxpayers at risk of paying budget overages.
“This is a commitment that I cannot make without assurances that Boston and its residents will be protected," he said during a news conference.
According to the Associated Press, the measure was beset by poor communication, low public support and
active opposition.