Kim Janey Is The First Black Woman To Become Mayor Of Boston

On Monday, Boston’s mayor Marty Walsh resigned from his post to become President Joe Biden’s labor secretary, paving the way for former city councilor Kim Janey to taking over as mayor.

For over 100 years, Boston has had an Irish-American and one Italian-American mayor. Now, a Black Woman will be in charge.

“History will be made tonight,” Walsh said earlier in the evening. “We’re an extremely diverse city from different backgrounds and different nationalities and different skin colors. I think it’s a good thing for our city. I think it’s a great thing for our city.”

Janey took to Twitter to wish Walsh well.

“Congratulations on your confirmation, Secretary Walsh. You are a proud son of Dorchester who will bring our city with you,” she tweeted. “The working people of America will benefit greatly from your passion.”

Although Janey hasn’t said if she will run for mayor in the fall, but as interim mayor, she’s in a good position to win the seat.

Source:
TheRoot