The following list is the Boston Mayoral Candidate Power Rankings as of July 1, 2013. There are 86 days to the September 24, 2013 Preliminary Election. Just a side note- David Portnoy, Robert Cappucci, and John Laing are no longer ranked … [Read more...]
Chuck Turner Unwittingly Aiding Honest Government
It brings to mind the first meeting I attended as a new board member of a major downtown church. It was in terrific financial, membership and other trouble, which I knew when I ran for the position. I was not aware of how angry the very … [Read more...]
Ask for the stenographic machine record of the last public meeting of Boston City Council…
Ask for the stenographic machine record of the last public meeting of Boston City Council at http://www.cityofboston.gov/co... The stenographic machine records your favorite Councilors' debate, your favorite Councilors' words for your … [Read more...]
City Council Prez Mike Ross Responds to Your Comments/Ideas
Thank you for the ideas and suggestions you've left in the comments of my original post. As I expected, Blue Mass Group readers came through with progressive and thoughtful ideas to make Boston the greatest city in America. … [Read more...]
Give Me Your Ideas for Making Boston America’s Best City–From City Council Prez Mike Ross
Yesterday afternoon, I had the great honor of being unanimously re-elected President of the Boston City Council. I'm thrilled that my colleagues have given me another year to develop innovative ways we can make Boston a world-class … [Read more...]
FOI freedom of information public records. Sunshine open public meetings.
The stenographic machine record of the last public meeting of Boston City Council is kept at too long an arms reach from the public by Council President Mike Ross. The stenographic machine records more of proceedings, transactions, … [Read more...]
Answering President Obama’s Call to Serve in Mission Hill– This Saturday!
Community service is something I’ve always valued. My father, a Holocaust survivor who has been a mentor to thousands of youth in Boston, taught me the influence one individual can have on entire neighborhoods. Before I was elected … [Read more...]
Looks like Mike Ross will become next Boston City Council President
Congratulations to Boston City Councilor Mike Ross, who will become the next City Council President in January (and first Jewish Council President, I believe). As a constituent of Mike's, I know the kind of hours he (and his staff) puts in … [Read more...]
Meet Ashwin Madia, Marine Corps and Iraq War Veteran for Congress!!
Madia is an attorney, a Marine Corps and Iraq war veteran, and the son of immigrants who came to America from India with just $19. He was born in Boston and grew up in Minnesota. As a Marine Judge Advocate, Madia advised military commanders … [Read more...]
This Week in the Boston City Council
Just Cause Eviction Protection for Tenants The first bill was sponsored by Councilor Chuck Turner, who is working closely with the Massachusetts Alliance against Predatory Lending. MAPL currently has three pieces of legislation at the State … [Read more...]