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An Unlikely Candidate Emerges as Leader on Boston City Council
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Even though she worked in government for 16 years prior to running for Boston City Council, Ayanna Pressley considered a run for council out of her reach. “You never believe you are ready or are good enough,” says Pressley. Boston’s record of female candidates is dismal and when Pressley…
Read More2009 ELECTIONS: Aide to Senator Kerry Running for Boston City Council
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine The race for Boston City Council has gotten off to an exciting start. One of the most interesting candidates is Ayanna Presley the current political director for Senator John Kerry. Pressley recently announced that she is running for one of four at-large council seats. If elected Pressley will be…
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