Brian J. McLaughlin

Brian J. McLaughlin (born ca.1957) is a former member of the Boston City Council, having held the District 9 seat from 1984 through 1995.

Brian J. McLaughlin
McLaughlin, at left, with U.S. Representative Joe Moakley (seated) and other Boston politicians (ca.1984–1987)
Member of the Boston City Council for District 9
In office
1984–1995
Preceded bydistrict created
Succeeded byBrian Honan
Personal details
Bornca.1957
NationalityAmerican
ResidenceAllston–Brighton, Boston
Alma materStonehill College

Career

McLaughlin graduated from Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts,[1] and before running for office was a community organizer, mainly on housing issues.[2]

McLaughlin was first elected to the City Council in November 1983, representing District 9 (Allston–Brighton).[1] He was subsequently re-elected five times, each term being for two years. His November 1987 victory was quite narrow; after finishing second in the preliminary election, McLaughlin won the general election by only 121 votes (4,627 to 4,506),[3] with a recount later confirming his win.[4] His November 1993 re-election also had to be confirmed by a recount.[5] During his time on the council, McLaughlin was a strong advocate of rent control.[2]

In March 1995, McLaughlin announced that he would not seek re-election.[2] He later became executive secretary of the Boston Parks and Recreation Commission.[6]

See also

References
  1. "A LOOK AT THE BOSTON CITY COUNCIL; BRIAN J. MCLAUGHLIN". The Boston Globe. November 17, 1983. Retrieved February 27, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.
  2. "Allston councilor won't seek 7th term". The Boston Globe. March 27, 1995. Retrieved February 27, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.
  3. "MCLAUGHLIN NARROWLY DEFEATS IZZO FOR COUNCIL SEAT". The Boston Globe. November 4, 1987. Retrieved February 27, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.
  4. "RECOUNT CONFIRMS MCLAUGHLIN VICTORY". The Boston Globe. November 21, 1987. Retrieved February 27, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.
  5. "No changes after council recounts". The Boston Globe. November 19, 1993. Retrieved February 27, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.
  6. Mishkin, Linda (2013). Legendary Locals of Allston-Brighton, Massachusetts. Legendary Locals. ISBN 978-1467100519. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
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