Political Action Update

In the race for Boston City Council the BTU has endorsed the following candidates:

• Annissa Essaibi George (BTU member and East Boston High School teacher), Boston City Council At-Large candidate
• Michael Flaherty, Boston City Council At-Large candidate
• Steve Murphy, Boston City Council At-Large candidate
• Ayanna Pressley, Boston City Council At-Large candidate
• Michelle Wu, Boston City Council At-Large candidate
• Bill Linehan, District 2; Frank Baker, District 3
• Charles Yancey, District 4; Matt O’Malley in District 6
• Tito Jackson, in District 7; Josh Zakim in District 8
• Mark Ciommo, District 9

Stay tuned for endorsement updates this fall.

Charles Yancey (D4) and Tito Jackson (D7) have preliminary elections on Tuesday, September 8, and each needs our help leading up to, and on, September 8. In the District 4 race, Charles Yancey is facing three challengers. In the District 7 race, Tito Jackson is facing five challengers. BTU members can, and will, make a difference in each of these races. Email Angela Cristiani to help.

The BTU is engaging in a grassroots member-to-member campaignnow through September 8 on behalf of Yancey and Jackson which will continue through the November 3 final election on behalf of our endorsed candidates. Contact Angela to help.