Coalition varieties to ’embolden and encourage’ Boston metropolis councilor contemplating mayoral bid

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Boston Metropolis Councilor Ed Flynn has remained mum to date on whether or not he plans to problem Michelle Wu within the 2025 mayoral election, however a coalition of veterans might already be organizing on his behalf, in hopes to “embolden and inspire” him to run.

Veterans for Ed Flynn, a coalition of Boston-based veterans, “dedicated to celebrating the city councilor’s “ongoing commitment to those that served our country,” introduced its formation in a press release launched on Thursday.

The assertion notes Flynn’s standing as a U.S. Navy veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom.

“Veterans for Ed Flynn is in the process of being formed to embolden and inspire Ed Flynn to continue his positive leadership in Boston,” Dominic Amenta, a spokesperson for the group, stated in a press release.

The assertion doesn’t particularly be aware whether or not the group is geared toward encouraging Flynn to run for mayor, solely saying broadly that the councilor “understands that leadership during these challenging times is important.”

Amenta didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.

“As a city councilor, Ed Flynn is a tireless advocate for a city that is safe, inclusive and prosperous for all residents, in all of Boston’s neighborhoods,” the group said. “Veterans for Ed Flynn will be organizing a series of community events and initiatives to support the critical work of Councilor Flynn who believe having a veteran in elected office is important to the city and our nation.”

The group additionally inspired anybody interested by serving to the group to attend Flynn’s fundraiser reception subsequent Tuesday. Flynn beforehand informed the Herald {that a} rumor that he was planning to make a mayoral announcement there’s not true.

Flynn, the Metropolis Council president final time period and son of former Mayor Ray Flynn, stated earlier this week that he’s contemplating a mayoral bid, however that it’s too early for him to “engage in any campaigns.”

“I’m going to consider it, consider my options and how I can be helpful to the residents of Boston,” Flynn stated on Sunday.

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