Michael Flaherty

No, John Connolly hasn't had a last minute change of heart about Michael Flaherty

adamg — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:25:43 +0000

Dave Atkins of Roslindale reports he's gotten two of these Flaherty cards, both signed, in slightly different handwriting, by "John."

Am I supposed to mistake this card as an endorsement of Michael Flaherty by John Connolly?

Connolly, of course, has flooned Ayanna Pressley, but is also running as a sort of non-slate slate with the other two incumbents, Felix Arroyo and Steve Murphy.

Flaherty gave up his at-large seat to run for mayor in 2009. Sean Ryan and Will Dorcena round out the field in Tuesday's election, in which voters will pick four at-large councilors.

First Kardashian and Humphries, now Yoon and Flaherty

adamg — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:02:13 +0000

The Dorchester Reporter notes that oon sent out a city-council endorsement e-mail from his new aerie in Washington that doesn't mention fl.

Murphy vs. Flaherty for endorsements

adamg — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:20:03 +0000

Both the Phoenix and the South End News have endorsed incumbent at-large councilors Connolly, Pressley and Arroyo. But the Phoenix endorsed incumbent Murphy because he "has made wise use of that position, while the News endorsed Flaherty because "the sheer volume of his past successes as a City Councilor, the important issues raised during his campaign for mayor, and his on-the-ground experiences as a life-long Bostonian make him ready and able to serve the city again.

Both papers had advice for their endorsees: The Phoenix told Murphy to concentrate on Boston instead of his quixotic bids for state office; the News told Flaherty to concentrate on specific programs rather than his two-year-old hatred of the mayor.

Bay Windows, owned by the same folks as the South End News, also endorsed Flaherty over Murphy, citing his strong support of the gay and transgender communities.

Michael Flaherty vs. the Gang of Four

adamg — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:27:44 +0000

The Globe tags along with former City Councilor Michael Flaherty at a meet-and-greet at the Forest Hills T stop, where somebody asks him if he's really just running for mayor again.

Peter Gelzinis writes Flaherty's making a mistake thinking the road to the mayor's office is through the City Council chambers.

Flaherty: Yoon forced out of Boston by Menino minions

adamg — Fri, 13 May 2011 11:13:06 +0000

The Dig interviews Michael Flaherty on his bid to get back on the City Council and asks him if he stays in touch with the latter half of Floon, now down in DC. He does:

[H]e definitely misses Boston, and quite frankly wishes that he never had to move, but after having run for mayor I think that there was a tremendous amount of pressure, and he was having difficulty finding a job because the administration seemed to be going out of their way to prevent that from happening.

The once and future councilor?

adamg — Sun, 08 May 2011 18:20:49 +0000

Michael Flaherty announced today that, yes, he is running for an at-large seat on the City Council in the fall elections. He gave up his seat in 2009 to run for mayor.

Michael Flaherty vs. Mayor Flaherty

adamg — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:38:58 +0000

On the one hand, we have the real Michael Flaherty coming out swinging on Twitter today, blasting Adrian Walker for suggesting he shouldn't run for City Council again because the council already has enough white guys.

On the other hand, we have Mayor Flaherty coming out swinging today, blasting pretty much everyone, from Adrian Walker to Hyde Park. But not KitchenAid. He loves KitchenAid.

NOTE: David Bernstein denies he's Mayor Flaherty.

Murphy to Flaherty: Fuhgeddaboudit

adamg — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:17:34 +0000

The Phoenix reports City Council President Steve Murphy will back Ayanna Pressley for re-election to her at-large seat even if Michael Flaherty tries to get back on the council this fall.

Scott Brown could take some decluttering lessons from Michael Flaherty

adamg — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:28:24 +0000

Compare Brown's kitchen with Flaherty's:

Coming soon to a Boston neighborhood near you: Michael Flaherty

adamg — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:39:46 +0000

In a New Year's message to supporters, Michael Flaherty says he's not just going to fade away or move to the suburbs or something:

... With these new friendships and partnerships, we challenged the status quo and advocated for a better, stronger Boston that works for all residents. I continue to be inspired by our collective advocacy. That is why I plan to continue to stay active both in my neighborhood and every neighborhood in our city. Together we can continue the call for more successful charter schools, a greater emphasis on youth crime prevention, and improved city services that hold City Hall accountable. ...

Complete message:

Council debates mayoral term limits

adamg — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:44:31 +0000

In its last week of existence, the current city council this morning is debating a proposal by outgoing at-large City Councilor Sam Yoon to limit Boston mayors to two terms. The council will vote on the measure - which would require approval by the mayor and the state legislature - on Wednesday.

Michael Flaherty emulates Al Gore

adamg — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:09:13 +0000

Following his loss, he's grown a beard. A goatee to be exact.

Flaherty's beard: At City Council meeting today.

Flaherty took Back Bay

adamg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:40:47 +0000

The preliminary precinct breakdowns from the city show that Michael Flaherty actually carried Ward 5 (Back Bay, Beacon Hill and part of Fenway), although barely (2,544 to 2,472). In the September preliminary, that was Menino country.

Floon also carried the day in Ward 16 in Dorchester, another area Menino took in September. Obviously, though, that and the Flaherty strongholds of Charlestown, South Boston and neighboring Ward 7 in Dorchester were not enough to overcome Menino romps in areas such as Hyde Park, Roslindale and Roxbury.

Matt O'Malley, who has much better eyes, dives into the numbers in much greater depth. On Blue Mass. Group, Bob has still more analysis of the numbers.

Menino wins fifth term

adamg — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:02:36 +0000

Call him Hizzonah again.

Boston today gave Tom Menino a record fifth term today, re-electing him by a 57-43 margin over challenger Michael Flaherty.

"Let's be clear: We haven't made history with this election, but we will in what we create of it," Menino told supporters. History will not record the win until we make "a new Boston Miracle for our kids," he said. "Complacency is the highest hurdle we face. Let's fend off the temptation to rest on past accomplishments."

Campaign notes: Kevin McCrea's anguish over an endorsement; And Sam Yoon as the Boy Wonder

adamg — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:24:11 +0000

Kevin McCrea explains why he's voting for Flaherty tomorrow - and how he almost endorsed Menino instead, he and his wife even went to dinner with the Meninos at Hammersley's Bistro in the South End. In the end, he writes it came down to a single issue: