James M. Kelly (Boston politician)

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James M. Kelly
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Member of the Boston City Council from District 2
In office
1984–2007
Preceded byDistrict Created
Succeeded byBill Linehan
President of the Boston City Council
In office
1994–2000
Preceded byThomas Menino
Succeeded byCharles Yancey
Personal details
Born1940
DiedJanuary 9, 2007
Resting placeCedar Grove Cemetery (Dorchester, Boston)
NationalityAmerican

James M. Kelly (1940–January 9, 2007), of Boston, Massachusetts, served on the Boston City Council for 23 years, representing South Boston, the South End and Chinatown.[1]

Biography[]

Kelly was first elected to the Boston City Council in November 1983, and served from January 1984 until his death in January 2007. He was the council president from 1994 through 2000.

Kelly had previously been one of the leading opponents of court ordered busing to achieve racial integration in public schools during the 1970s. He continued to fight such plans as a member of the city council. He also attacked mandated housing integration and affirmative action.

Kelly was a graduate of South Boston High School and was a sheet metal worker before entering politics.

Tribute to Jim Kelly, South Boston, 2007

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Lovett, Chris (January 10, 2007). "Jim Kelly: Identity and Politics". Civic Boston. Retrieved February 19, 2018.

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Preceded by
Thomas Menino
President of the Boston City Council
1994–2000
Succeeded by
Charles Yancey
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