Bennett's Power Rankings of Mayor Candidates

By Douglas Bennett - Mon, 05/27/2013 - 1:25pm

The following are Douglas Bennett's Power Rankings of the 2013 Boston Mayor Candidates as of May 27, 2013. These rankings are determined by a combination of each candidate's previous electoral history which includes geographical and voter population base, potential money raised, grassroots organizational strength, and potential to harness issues:

1. Daniel F Conley, West Roxbury (Ward 20, Precinct 20)

2. John R Connolly, West Roxbury (Ward 20, Precinct 10)

3. Felix G Arroyo, Jamaica Plain (Ward 19, Precinct 7)

4. Martin J Walsh, Savin Hill(Ward 13, Precinct 10)

5. Rob Consalvo, Hyde Park (Ward 18, Precinct 18)

6. Charlotte Golar Richie, Meeting House Hill(Ward 15, Precinct 3)

7. Charles Calvin Yancey, Mattapan (Ward 17, Precinct 3)

8. Michael P Ross, Mission Hill (Ward 10, Precinct 5)

9. Charles L Clemons Jr, Dorchester (Ward 14, Precinct 4)

10. John F Barros, Uphmans Corner(Ward 13, Precinct 5)

11. Bill Walczak, Savin Hill(Ward 13, Precinct 10)

12. Robert Cappucci, East Boston, (Ward 1, Precinct 2)

13. David S Portnoy, Lower Mills(Ward 17, Precinct 13)

14. John G C Laing Jr, Hyde Park(18, Precinct 14)

15. David James Wyatt, Roxbury (Ward 11, Precinct 2)

Mike Ross's former chief of staff now running Bill Walczak's campaign for mayor

By adamg - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 12:10pm

Reuben Kantor, who worked for Ross when Ross served as city council president, sent out e-mail today announcing he'll be working as Bill Walczak's campaign manager:

No Brainer: If she runs, Ayanna Pressley becomes Mayor

By Douglas Bennett - Fri, 04/12/2013 - 11:12am

If Ayanna Pressley runs for Mayor as reports are now suggesting that she may, she will undoubtably be the next Mayor.

It's a no brainer. Number one, the race is wide open for a major female candidate to run and win. There are ten men who running. Many people do vote based on gender. For instance, in the race to replace Jack Hart in the State Senate, many pundits believe that some of Nick Collin's votes will be siphered away by fellow Southie native Maureen Dahill which will allow Linda Dorcena Fory to be able to walk into office. However, I believe with two women running against Collins, the only male in the Democratic primary, many women will split their vote, while many men will vote for Collins. I'm not saying it is right, but it is a reality that gender politics is a determining factor for how many people vote in elections.

Dorchester community activist to run for mayor

By adamg - Sun, 04/07/2013 - 12:27pm

The Globe reports that Bill Walczak, co-founder of the Codman

Carney Hospital abruptly loses president

By adamg - Thu, 04/19/2012 - 12:08pm

The Dorchester Reporter reports on the abrupt departure of Bill Walczak, which may not have been voluntary, only 14 months after the longtim

Carney Hospital didn't have to look far for new president

By adamg - Thu, 01/13/2011 - 9:37am

Bill Walczak, currently CEO at the Codman Square Health Center, will become president at Carney Hospital, the health center reports.