Citing his strong record of accomplishment over the past 16 years, the Ward Three Democratic Committee unanimously endorsed Mayor Thomas M. Menino for re-election. Representing one of the most culturally diverse sections of Boston, Ward … [Read more...]
Comedy of Lies
The city has hired a independent company to find the data. But wait, the company isn't so independent. The city has Bill Galvin breathing down their neck because of their failure to retain public records and he is not done yet. The Menino … [Read more...]
No Magic in Mayoral Debate
You can't pretend you just missed the face-off (debate-like object). WCVB will have the whole show, minus the breaks, from here.Joining me in the blowhard world are:Dave Bernstein at Talking Politics, with a mini-review saying Menino … [Read more...]
Boston Votes: 2009 Mayoral Preliminary
Analysis Simply put: Menino romped. Running roughshod over his opponents in most traditional wards, communities of color, and progressive neighborhoods, Menino is poised to win big in November. He claimed a win in 19 of the city's 22 … [Read more...]
Menino Adminstration Breaking Public Records Law
Possible Connection to The Wilkerson Corruption Charge? See Below! -- The globe reports today that the Menino administration has been breaking the public records law for years. Micheal Kineavy, its reported, has deleted every one of his … [Read more...]
Boston Mayoral Debate Tonight
Tonight on WBZ (TV and Radio) at 7:00pm is the first Boston Mayoral debate. First chance to see all of the candidates on stage together in what could be the most lively debate based on Jon Keller's format. Who has the most to gain? … [Read more...]
Yoon and McCrea oppose Menino’s flagger plan; Flaherty seems to kinda like it, maybe.
As you may have seen, today's Globe reports that Mayor Menino has submitted a home rule petition that, if endorsed by the City Council and then adopted by the state, would essentially exempt Boston from the Governor's new rules regarding … [Read more...]
The Banner, The BRA, and Bluster
Absent the media factor, the Banner is the sort of local business that this fund has helped for years. Throw in the newspaper angle though and folk around here are understandably exercised.Much, too much I think, has been made of … [Read more...]
Menino’s election year largesse
To what degree is Mayor Menino's $200,000 loan offer to the Bay State Banner an example of election year pandering to a critical voting bloc? To about the same degree as this rare mayoral reversal. … [Read more...]
Term Limits for Mayor of Boston?
Kevin McCrea has been calling for term limits for years. It has been on his website since the day he entered the race. It is part of the changes in his first 100 days that he has promised to make. The promise can be … [Read more...]