James M. Kelly (Boston politician)
James M. Kelly (1940 – January 9, 2007) was an American politician who served on the Boston City Council for 23 years, representing South Boston, the South End and Chinatown.[1]
James M. Kelly | |
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.jpg.webp) Kelley in the 1980s | |
| President of the Boston City Council | |
| In office 1994–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Menino |
| Succeeded by | Charles Yancey |
| Member of the Boston City Council from District 2 | |
| In office 1984–2007 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Bill Linehan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1940 |
| Died | January 9, 2007 |
| Resting place | Cedar Grove Cemetery (Dorchester, Boston) |
| Nationality | American |
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
- The Soiling of Old Glory, Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph taken in 1976 that includes Kelly
References
- Lovett, Chris (January 10, 2007). "Jim Kelly: Identity and Politics". Civic Boston. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
Further reading
- "Black Flags in Boston Protest Gay Group". The New York Times. March 20, 1995.
- James M. Kelly, long-time city councilor and South Boston icon, dies. Boston Globe, Jan 9, 2007.
- James M. Kelly, 1940–2007. Boston Globe, Jan 10, 2007.
- notes to Oral History interview of James M. Hennigan Jr.
External links
- Profile at cityofboston.gov via Wayback Machine
- The Boston Globe obituary of Kelly via legacy.com
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