Kevin McCrea is running for Mayor of Boston
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Campaign to Elect Kevin McCrea Mayor of Boston!
January 22, 2009
"I am running for Mayor of the City of Boston," announced Kevin
McCrea. "It's time for a change at City Hall, and I will bring that change."
"We need to end the cycle of career politicians. I am a businessman, and I
am running as a common citizen. I'm independent, I'm informed, I have
fresh ideas -- and I believe in honest government that includes the
citizens. I'm not locked into a political system that dictates I must 'go
along to get along,'" states McCrea.
"I am going to end the waste and abuse in Boston City government. I will
ensure that all of our public officials, boards and agencies are held
accountable for their decisions. Honest, open and accountable government
will enable us to build an exemplary school system based on neighborhood
schools, to lower taxes, and to provide better services to all our
citizens. Under my leadership, Boston will have great public schools, the
safest streets, and the most environmentally green government," McCrea
promised.
McCrea is well known as a good-government activist who asks the tough
questions. But he's proven he's not just all talk. In 2005 he sued the
Boston City Council for violations of the open meeting law, and after a
four-year struggle, he has won. His blog,
http://electkevin.blogspot.com/, talks about big issues: Why has Mayor Tom
Menino given away hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of City-owned
property to the BRA? Why doesn't Boston have transparent government? Why
have the ranks of City Hall employees increased, while the population stays
level and student enrollment falls?
McCrea is passionate when it comes to our schools and the education of our
youth. "We have so much administrative staff. We should use more of our
resources for teachers, to reduce our class size," says McCrea. "I'm going
to do my homework and report on where our money is going, so we can finally
give our kids what they need to succeed."
McCrea is a resident of the South End. His company, Wabash Construction,
has built several "Best of Boston" projects, and specializes in historic
renovations. His developments have been recognized by the National Parks
Service for their historic significance, and even awarded historic tax
credits. In 2002, he completed a BRA project in Roxbury and voluntarily
sold 20% of the units as affordable housing.
McCrea has a long history of civic involvement, working with the New
England Shelter for Homeless Veterans and Boston Community Capital in
Roxbury and Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans.
McCrea has been active in the Big Brother/Big Sister program and coached
South End youth baseball. He served as an advisor for the carpentry
program at Madison Park Trade School in Roxbury.
McCrea is an active member of the Claremont Neighborhood association and
a member of the Ward 9 democratic committee.
He is kicking off his campaign tonight at 7:00 pm at the home of Kevin
Barry and Barry Mullen, 55 St. Marks Road, Dorchester, MA 02124.