Summary
Along with the advantages of incumbency there is also a major detriment. The customary astigmatism in the incumbent's vision becomes apparent. After a reign of 16 years, voters have a clear view of those matters which [Thomas M. Menino] does not include in his vision. Unlike former mayor Kevin H. White (1967 - 1983), Menino seems to have little interest in recruiting and retaining yje "best and the brightest" in his administration.
Menino's immediate predecessor in the mayor's office was Raymond L. Flynn (1984 - 1993). Flynn understood that the biggest problem confronting his administration was the racial hostility generated by Boston's school discrimination controversy. Flynn appointed Francis "Mickey" Roache as police commissioner, with the understanding that blacks would be appointed to command positions in the department. That decision, and Roache's cooperative relationship with the Nation of Islam, were major strategies that helped create "the Boston Miracle" reduction in violent crime.See the full content of this document
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Empowerment at the Polls
Incumbency is an extraordinary advantage in a political campaign. In Boston's race for City Hall the advantage is almost overpowering. Under Boston's strong mayor system of government, Thomas...
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