John Connolly for Boston City Council At-Large

August Moon Festival

Andrew — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:15:24 +0000

Me and Clare at 2010 August Moon Festival.

B-Safe

Andrew — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:04:10 +0000

Visited the B-Safe summer program at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in the South End. St. Stephen’s partners with Episcopal churches in the greater Boston area to provide a summer program for over 500 youth in Boston. The program combines sports, outdoor play, and learning time for well rounded summer experience.

Autism Insurance Coverage Bill signing

Andrew — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:02:34 +0000

Attending the signing of the Autism Insurance Coverage Legislation. This bill was signed into law by Gov. Patrick and will provide coverage for individuals to be diagnosed and treated for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

2010 summer intern team

Andrew — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:00:27 +0000

In Council Chambers with 2010 summer intern team.

ReadBoston

Andrew — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:59:06 +0000

City Councilor John Connolly reading to kids at Billings Field as part of the ReadBoston program.

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Andrew — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:06:41 +0000

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Andrew — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:03:46 +0000

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Andrew — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:43:07 +0000

For City Council: Murphy, Connolly, Arroyo, and Pressley

pam — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:27:40 +0000

THE BOSTON City Council emerged from the shadows in 2009 with two at-large councilors mounting strong mayoral campaigns in the September preliminary and one – Michael Flaherty – rising to challenge Mayor Menino on Nov. 3. Often dismissed as statutorily week, the council appears to be gaining respect and clout, attracting a mostly impressive group of eight candidates vying for four at-large spots, including two open seats.

The two incumbents make strong claims to retain their seats. After 12 years in office, Stephen Murphy has acquired wide knowledge of the city budget and social issues affecting the quality of life in Boston. “I could teach a course to the other seven on municipal finance,’’ says Murphy. Modesty may not be a strong point of the hard-working councilor, but he has backed up his words with strong efforts to weed out abuse in the city’s disability pension system, rein in dangerous dogs, give ex-offenders better chances to find work, and pressure tax-exempt institutions – especially universities – to contribute more to city coffers.

First-term incumbent John Connolly has been a consistent voice for making the city more livable, with strong emphasis on preparing Boston’s schools and workplaces for a green economy. A former teacher, Connolly brims with good ideas about how to reduce truancy and improve the city’s schools. A rookie with a veteran’s eye for politics, Connolly has quickly become a significant citywide asset.

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For City Council

pam — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:17:25 +0000

A balance of experience and fresh perspective is certainly healthy for democracy, and that’s what we’re looking for in the race for Boston City Council.

Councilor Stephen J. Murphy deserves another term at City Hall. Yes, the six-term incumbent has a penchant for such frippery as banning Styrofoam cups from the face of the earth (or at least the Hub of the Universe). But Murphy’s grasp of city finances, his focus on public safety and his interest in making Boston the best it can be is a continuing asset to the Council.

Councilor John Connolly deserves a second term to continue what he’s started. Among other things this ex-teacher sees the wisdom in lifting the cap on charter schools and in reforming the outdated student assignment system that drives up transportation costs, and the Council could use more people who share those views.

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