Bruce A. Wallin, 63, of Jamaica Plain died Dec. 29, 2011.

Wallin co-founded the West Roxbury Courthouse Neighborhood Association (WRCNA) and was an associate professor of political science at Northeastern University. He was the author of the books “Taxation: Myths and Realities” and “From Revenue Sharing to Deficit Sharing: General Revenue Sharing and Cities.”

“I know many of you join me in mourning the loss of a great friend and neighbor,” said WRCNA co-chair Liz O’Connor in an email announcing Wallin’s passing.