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International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 718, today formally endorsed Councilor Annissa Essaibi George in her bid to become mayor. In a statement, local President John Soares said:
Since her early days on the Boston City Council, she has demonstrated her unwavering commitment and support for Boston’s first responders. From showing up at our firehouses with coffee, to picking up the phone to check in on our brave men and women, to advocating for investments in our health and safety, she has our backs and we have unanimously voted to have hers in this race.
The New York Times takes note of the Markyverse, the teens who worked to re-elect Ed Markey and who have now turned their enthusiasm towards Councilor Michelle Wu in her race for mayor.
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Lawn signs, buttons, bumper stickers they ve been a staple of political campaigns for decades.
“Politics has really turned into PR. It’s really turned into merchandising, it’s all about marketing,” Emerson College professor Gregory Payne said. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
And in the Boston mayoral race, some candidates are taking their marketing one step further, he said: “I think for Kim Janey, it’s a great idea, because she’s getting her name recognition out there.”
The mayor s campaign website prominently displays a link to her store where she has a wide assortment of cleverly adorned merchandise: T-shirts, tote bags and hats.
Boston Firefighters Union Endorses Essaibi Georgeâs Mayoral Bid
At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George received the endorsement of IAFF Local 718 outside Florian Hall Monday.
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The Boston firefighters union on Monday endorsed Councilor Annissa Essaibi Georgeâs campaign for mayor. The union s nod comes two weeks after retired Police Commissioner William Gross endorsed her, suggesting Essaibi George s emerging status as the choice of Boston s public safety workers.
âCouncilor George has a long track record of standing with Boston firefighters and their families,â said John Soares, International Association of Firefighters Local 718 president, announcing the unionâs support. âThat is why we re standing with her today, tomorrow and in November when she becomes mayor of this city.â