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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