Thomas Menino
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Thomas Menino
Thomas Michael Meninowas an American politician who served as the 53rd Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1993 to 2014. He was the city's longest-serving mayor. Before becoming mayor, the Boston native was a member and President of Boston City Council...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth27 December 1942
CityBoston, MA
CountryUnited States of America
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For every $5 that Boston's economy sends up to Beacon Hill, the state gives only $1 back to us.
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I'm proud to report that in 2004 alone, we approved 3,600 new units of housing - our best year ever!
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Tonight, I am pleased to announce that I have secured $1 million from the Convention Host Committee to fund the beautification of Boston's neighborhoods.
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Diversity gives our city a competitive edge.
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We must be vigilant in our actions towards criminals, and innovative in our approach towards solving crime.
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I'm driven. I have the opportunity to change people's lives.
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I am also committed to providing city employees with housing assistance.
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And for the city's birthday, we will host events in every neighborhood of the city, inviting all of our residents to share in the celebration of Boston's great epic - the story of neighbors who support one another where it matters most.
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We were the first urban school system in the country to wire all of our schools for the Internet.
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My fellow citizens, the state of our city is strong.