Kim Janey
Kim M. Janey[1] (born May 16, 1965)[2] is an American politician. In March 2021, Janey became acting Mayor of Boston. She became mayor when Marty Walsh resigned to become United States Secretary of Labor in March 2021. She is the first woman and first African-American to become mayor of Boston.[3]
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| Mayor of Boston | |
| Acting March 22, 2021 – November 16, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Marty Walsh |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Wu |
| President of the Boston City Council | |
| In office January 2020 – January 3, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Andrea Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Ed Flynn |
| Member of the Boston City Council from the 7th district | |
| In office January 2018 – January 3, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Tito Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Tania Fernandes Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 May 1965
(aged 61) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Clifford B. Janey |
| Education | Smith College |
| Website | Official website |
In January 2020, she was elected President of the Boston City Council. She represented District 7 of the city council from 2018 until 2022.[4]
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Janey speaking with Congressman Stephen Lynch, Governor Charlie Baker, and others in March 2021
Janey (far right) at an October 13, 2021 press conference with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Ed Markey
Janey and Governor Charlie Baker placing a wreath in memorialization of the eight anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing
Janey at the August 2021 ceremonial ribbon-cutting of a new playground at Pope John Paul II Park
Janey at the 2021 Roxbury Unity Parade
Janey (near center) at the November 2021 ribbon cutting ceremony for bus lanes on Columbus Avenue
During Janey's acting mayoralty, the city funded a pilot program which made the MBTA Route 28 bus (pictured) fare-free for a three-month period.
Janey with Governor Charlie Baker at a Juneteenth celebration
Janey attending a Labor Day event, joined by Senator Ed Markey (left)
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References
- ↑ School Committee needs to proceed on achievement gap task force. January 25, 2015. p. A10. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68280432/school-committee-needs-to-proceed-on/. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ↑ Kim_Janey. Thanks so much for all the birthday love. (May 16, 2020). Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ↑ Kim Janey Poised To Become Boston's First Woman And First Black Mayor (in en). www.wbur.org. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ↑ New City Council Members Sworn In, Marking Historic Diversity For Boston. January 6, 2020. https://www.wbur.org/news/2020/01/06/boston-city-council-new-members-mejia-bock-breadon-arroyo-janey. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
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