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Candidates in the Boston mayoral race presented capsule versions of their campaign platforms and
answered questions for an audience of more than 150 at a forum held Monday night in Dudley Square.
City Councilors-at-Large Michael F. Flaherty and Sam Yoon and construction business owner Kevin McCrea -- the three challengers to Mayor Thomas M. Menino in the Sept. 22 preliminary election -- shared the stage at the Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall with 18 City Council hopefuls. The event was sponsored by the National Black College Alliance (NBCA) as part of its "Greatest MINDS" series of networking, career and civic engagement discussions for black professionals.
Menino was unable to attend, organizers said.
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Pols make pitches at Rox candidate forum
Sandra Larson · The Bay State Banner · Posted Jul 1,2009
As ties with Tom Menino get frosty, Ray Flynn aids rival
Dave Wedge · The Boston Herald · Posted Jul 1,2009
Former Mayor Raymond L. Flynn - who orchestrated Thomas M. Menino's rise to power - has been frozen
out by his successor and has become a key behind-the-scenes confidant of the mayor's top opponent, Michael Flaherty."I haven't spoken to him in a while. That's his choice," Flynn said of Menino in an exclusive interview yesterday. "I have always told him I'm available. But you can only offer to help someone so many times and if they don't accept it, you move on."Flynn, a South Boston native who stepped down in his third term to take an ambassador's post in the Vatican under President Clinton, said he's met privately several times with Flaherty, who is vying to unseat Menino."He always asks questions, the same as I did with (former Mayor) Kevin White and (former Gov.) Ed King," Flynn said. "Good politicians do that. A good leader is somebody who listens to somebody else's advice."
out by his successor and has become a key behind-the-scenes confidant of the mayor's top opponent, Michael Flaherty."I haven't spoken to him in a while. That's his choice," Flynn said of Menino in an exclusive interview yesterday. "I have always told him I'm available. But you can only offer to help someone so many times and if they don't accept it, you move on."Flynn, a South Boston native who stepped down in his third term to take an ambassador's post in the Vatican under President Clinton, said he's met privately several times with Flaherty, who is vying to unseat Menino."He always asks questions, the same as I did with (former Mayor) Kevin White and (former Gov.) Ed King," Flynn said. "Good politicians do that. A good leader is somebody who listens to somebody else's advice."
Thu, Jul 09, 2009
House of Blues Friendraiser
8:00 pm
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12:00 am
Foundation Room in the House of Blues
The Exclusive Foundation Room at the House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St Boston, MA. Join us for this limited capacity fundraiser at the House of Blues, including live entertainment by The Bodega Girls, for cocktails and dancing all night!
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
Saint Friendraiser
9:00 pm
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12:00 am
Saint, 90 Exeter Street, Boston, MA
This event falls during Saint's White Weekend, so entrance is only granted to those wearing all white. So put on your favorite white suit and join us for an amazing night of fun and dancing!
Thu, Jul 23, 2009
Red Sky Fundraiser
8:00 pm
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11:30 pm
Red Sky, 16-18 North Street, Boston, MA, across from Fanueil Hall Marketplace
Join us for complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and live entertainment by The Self Proclaimed Rock Stars!
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