Mark Ciommo
Mark Ciommo | |
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| District 9 Councilor of the Boston City Council | |
| Assumed office January 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry McDermott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Allston-Brighton |
| Alma mater | Suffolk University |
| Profession | Boston City Councilor |
| Committees | Chair of the Ways and Means Committee |
Mark Ciommo is a Boston City Councilor for the district of Allston-Brighton.[1] Ciommo served as Director of the Veronica Smith Senior Center before running for office in 2007.[2] With the endorsement of the Boston Globe, he defeated Greg Glennon to fill the City Councilor position vacated by Jerry McDermott.[3][4]
Early Life and Education
Mark Ciommo was raised in Allston-Brighton by Louise Rufo, a single mother. He was the first of his family to attend college, earning a B.S. from Suffolk University.
Career
Before running for office, Ciommo worked as Executive Director of the Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center and Assistant Director of the Jackson Mann Community Center. He also worked as a teacher and youth outreach worker.
Ciommo has served on the Boston City Council as Chair of the Ways and Means Committee. During his tenure, Boston maintained a AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor throughout the economic recession and recovery.[5] Another area of focus has been safe housing for students. [6]
Personal Life
Mark Ciommo lives with his wife in Allston-Brighton. They have two sons.
References
- ^ "Political Notes (July 18)". Wicked Local!. GateHouse Media, Inc. 2008-07-16.
- ^ Corey Dade (2002-11-11). "9 CANDIDATES VYING TO TAKE HONAN'S SEAT". Boston Globe.
- ^ Mark D. Trachtenberg (2007-06-29). "… And they're off and running (for City Council, that is)". Wicked Local!. GateHouse Media, Inc.
- ^ Boston Globe editors (2007-10-30). "City Council endorsements". Boston Globe.
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "Standard & Poor affirms AAA town bond rating - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
- ^ "Boston official says 'no more than four' student crowding law needs to be rewritten - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
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