Consalvo is the latest to formally kick off campaign to succeed Menino
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As City Councillor Rob Consalvo’s mayoral campaign kick-off wound down, Angelo Scaccia was at the front table, greeting people as they exited, getting up and sitting down, shaking their hands, and slapping their backs while complaining of his own being in pain.
“Four herniated discs,” Scaccia roared at one point, before shuffling over to sit on the edge of the stage set up for the media. Read more
One Dorchester candidate jumps in at-large race, another drops out
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On the last day mayoral and at-large candidates were able to apply for nomination papers at City Hall, a Savin Hill resident waded into the race, while another Dorchester resident withdrew his name from contention. Read more
Rep. Walsh's campaign says they've qualified for mayoral ballot
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Just in: we are the first candidate for mayor to qualify for the ballot, with over 3000 certified signatures. #bospoli #bosmayor
— Rep. Martin J. Walsh (@marty_walsh) May 8, 2013
A note to mayoral candidates
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Boston is not a two-newspaper town. And it hasn't been for quite a while.
The last open mayoral race happened 30 years ago. Before widespread access to the Internet. Before Facebook. Before Twitter. When big city newspapers had a monopoly on the news agenda.
That monopoly no longer exists.
Just take a look at what happened when Mayor Thomas Menino announced he isn't seeking reelection. He spoke with the Globe and Herald the day before the announcement. Read more
#BosPoli Round-Up: Barros makes it official
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Community activist John Barros kicked off his mayoral bid on Thursday, officially entering the already crowded field.
The Dorchester resident has served on the School Committee and as head of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative. He resigned from the School Committee earlier this week. Read more
Arroyo taps Mass. Democratic Party official as campaign manager
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The former executive director of the Massachusetts Democratic Party will manage City Councillor At-Large Felix Arroyo’s mayoral campaign. Clare Kelly, who has also worked as Gov. Deval Patrick’s field director in his 2010 reelection campaign, is a North End resident.
“I am thrilled that Clare Kelly has signed on to lead our campaign. She was my first and only choice because she is the best choice,” Arroyo said in a statement. “She has impressive grassroots campaign experience and knows that a grassroots effort isn't just a smart way to campaign, it's the right way to campaign.” Read more
Barros resigns from School Committee, citing potential mayoral bid
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John Barros, who opened up a mayoral campaign committee last week, is resigning from the School Committee.
“I really feel the work of the School Committee is too important to be distracted by me as a candidate sitting on the School Committee,” he said on Tuesday.
Barros, who was first appointed to the 7-member School Committee in January 2010, said the final decision on his candidacy will come soon. He is the executive director of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and a Dorchester resident. Read more
State Senate forum in Southie cancelled
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A state Senate forum in South Boston has been cancelled, an organizer said in an email sent Monday evening. The forum, put together by various civic groups based in South Boston, was scheduled for Thursday night at the Lithuanian Club.
The forum had already been postponed from last week, after the bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Gary Murad, who would have been the moderator, said they could not guarantee the presence of all the candidates on Thursday night because the House budget debate could stretch into the evening. Read more
Pressley to run for reelection
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City Councillor At-Large Ayanna Pressley will seek reelection, she said in a statement on Monday. Pressley, a Chicago native who lives in the Ashmont area of Dorchester, holds one of four at-large seats on the City Council.
“After careful consideration, prayer, and thoughtful counsel with family and friends, I have decided that I will run for reelection to the Boston City Council,” Pressley said. “I am grateful for and humbled by the outpouring of support from those urging me to consider running for Mayor. While the time may come for me to pursue a different office, that time isn’t now.” Read more
Charlotte Golar Richie, former state rep and Menino aide, to join race for mayor
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Former state Rep. Charlotte Golar Richie, a former aide to Mayor Thomas Menino and Gov. Deval Patrick, will be a candidate for mayor, sources tell the Reporter. Read more
More candidates apply for nomination papers at City Hall
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The number of people who have applied for mayoral nomination papers grew to 13 on Thursday, with Hassan Williams, who unsuccessfully challenged state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz in 2010, joining the pack. Read more
State Senate race: Candidates' forums in South Boston and Dorchester postponed
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A South Boston forum that was set for Tuesday night in the race to replace former state Sen. Jack Hart has been postponed until April 25. The forum, put together by several South Boston-based civic organizations, is set for the new date with the same time (6:30 pm) and the same location, the Lithuanian Club at 368 West Broadway.
Garry Murad, who will be the moderator, said several of the candidates felt it was inappropriate to hold the forum so soon after the Boston Marathon bombings. Read more
#BosPoli Round-Up for Monday, April 8
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Who’s in, out and in between? Chances are this will be out of date minutes after it’s been posted, but here’s the state of the race as of Monday night: Read more
Walczak and Arroyo join mayoral scrum
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A former hospital CEO and a city councillor at-large are the latest contenders hoping to succeed Mayor Thomas Menino.
Savin Hill’s Bill Walczak, who founded the Codman Square Health Center and briefly ran Carney Hospital, confirmed on Monday he is a candidate for mayor. Read more
Dropkick Murphys’ bassist backs Rep. Walsh’s mayoral bid
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The tweet from earlier today:
“@kendkm: @marty_walsh @dropkickmurphys Please support @marty_walsh the next mayor of Boston !!!”
— Dropkick Murphys (@DropkickMurphys) April 6, 2013
Bassist Ken Casey backed former City Councillor At-Large Michael Flaherty in the 2009 match-up between Flaherty and Mayor Thomas Menino. Read more
Dorchester community activist weighing City Council At-Large run
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A Dorchester community activist says he’s considering a run for one of the four City Council At-Large slots. Gene Gorman, a New Jersey native who grew up in North Carolina and moved to Savin Hill in 2005, said Saturday he will make a final decision later this month.
Several city councillors at-large, including Ayanna Pressley and Felix Arroyo, are weighing whether to run for mayor. City Councillor At-Large John Connolly jumped into the race in February, before Mayor Thomas Menino said he would not be seeking a sixth term. Read more
#BosPoli Round-Up for Friday, April 5
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Who’s in? Who’s out? Who’s still somewhere in between? Candidates will be able to apply for nomination papers at City Hall 12 days from now, on April 17.
The round-up:
-- City Councillor At-Large Felix Arroyo said late Thursday that he’s “leaning towards” a mayoral run and “feeling good” about the feedback he’s getting. He plans to have a decision next week. Former Phoenix reporter David Bernstein tweeted yesterday that City Councillor At-Large Ayanna Pressley is still considering a mayoral run. Read more
Council members mulling mayoral run *don't* have to give up their seats in race
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In statement, Jackson says he will not run for mayor
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City Councillor Tito Jackson confirms that he will not be a candidate for mayor. "Instead, I will run for re-election to be District 7’s Boston City Councillor," according to the statement. "The future is bright for Boston, from Dudley Square to Maverick Square to Kenmore Square and all the places in between." The full statement is available after the jump. Read more
#BosPoli Round-Up for Thursday, April 4
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District 7 Councillor Tito Jackson won't be running for mayor, District 5 Councillor Rob Consalvo says he’s in, and a familiar face in Dorchester eyes the shifting landscape and sees opportunities.
The round-up:
-- District 7 Councillor Tito Jackson, who grew up in Grove Hall, will not be a candidate for mayor, a source familiar with the decision tells the Reporter. A Jackson spokeswoman was not immediately available for comment. Read more
Conley wades into race for mayor
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Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley is in: His campaign put out a statement below on Wednesday afternoon.
Boston is a great city, and with the right leadership and vision, its best days are still ahead. So today I am officially declaring that I am a candidate for Mayor of Boston.
As an undecided Arroyo fundraises, Rep. Walsh walks back pronouncement
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_tcm3-24531.jpg "City Councillor-at-Large Felix Arroyo: Letter signals potential mayoral bid.")
City Councillor-at-Large Felix Arroyo: Letter signals potential mayoral bid.City Councillor At-Large Felix Arroyo sent out a fundraising plea on Tuesday, saying he is “seriously considering” a mayoral run, while state Rep. Marty Walsh of Dorchester appeared to walk back statements saying he was officially in the race for City Hall’s top job.
In a statement blasted out on Tuesday afternoon, a Walsh spokeswoman said media reports “arrived at an inaccurate conclusion claiming that Rep. Marty Walsh formally announced his candidacy for Mayor of Boston. While Marty continues to talk to his family and friends and to listen to constituents about what they are seeking in the next mayor of Boston there has been NO formal announcement of his candidacy.” Read more
Dahill for Mayor?
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For a few milliseconds on Monday – the time it takes for a person to see a subject line and click on an email – South Boston’s Maureen Dahill was a candidate for mayor.
“No, I'm not really running for Mayor - that's an April Fool - but now I have your attention, I want you to know that I need your help right away!” Dahill said in an email, headlined "I'm Running for Mayor," to frequent voters in the First Suffolk Senate District. “This election for State Senate is no joke - the issues we all care about are at stake.” Read more
(UPDATED) First Suffolk forum set for April 17
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The four candidates running for the First Suffolk Senate seat are expected to participate in a forum set up by MassVOTE, a voting rights group, and other organizations. The 6 p.m. forum is set for Wednesday, April 17, at the Lee School auditorium on Talbot Ave. in Dorchester. Read more
Markey camp goes up with ads on Channel 5 after Lynch said he'd refrain
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Rep. Ed Markey’s U.S. Senate campaign has started to air ads on Channel 5, a station fellow Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch has declined advertise with due to an apparent union contract dispute. The Markey campaign’s ads started this weekend. Read more
