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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Did the State of the City Address Your Concerns?

Did Mayor Thomas Menino's speech hit the mark? Do you think the speech's tone signals his intent to run for another term?

Mayor Thomas Menino delivered an optimistic and ambitious state of the city address Tuesday night, offering broad outlines for improving schools, achieving py equity for women and workforce development through partnerships between MIT, Harvard University and city community centers.  What did you think of the speech? Did the Mayor address your concerns? Do you think the themes presented offer a blueprint for the city's future, or was it too broad and general? And don't forget your crystal ball: Many political observers hoped Menino would give some sign about his future plans. Given the speech (which you can watch on the city website), do you think the mayor laid out his platform for another term, or was it his valedictory after 20 years in …

Bob Samson

12:43 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013

No, neither the City nor the State.   more ›

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Menino Highlights Pay Equity, Schools in State of the City Address

Mayor Thomas Menino offered several broad outlines for the coming year.

An aggressive approach to school improvement and pay equity for Boston’s women were two pillars of Mayor Thomas Menino’s 2013 State of the City address. “Our progress is real, our future is bright. The state of our city is striking, sound and strong,” he said. Walking slowly with a cane and with a chair positioned behind his lectern, Menino told the assembled crowd his administration would push to convert  more than 1 million square feet of city property into affordable housing for families. Menino was met by a thunderous and sustained ovation as Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” played during his entrance and he tried, in vain, to start the speech on time. “You don’t want to hear my words of wisdom, do you?” joked Menino as the cheering …

Susan Hampton

4:40 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Thank you,Mayor Menino, for setting a high bar of excellence not only for Boston but for the county!   more ›

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