Thomas Menino
American politician, former Mayor of Boston
Born
December 27th, 1942
82 years ago
Died
October 30th, 2014
10 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 53rd Mayor of Boston from 1993 to 2014. First elected to the position in a special election, remained in office for five consecutive terms. Focused on urban development, education reform, and public safety during mayoralty. Advocated for neighborhood revitalization and improved city services. Played a significant role in the city's response to the Boston Marathon bombing.
Led Boston through significant urban development
Advocated for education reform in the city
Managed the city's response to the Boston Marathon bombing
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