James Kelly
January 9
The powerful city councilor from South Boston was considered a pugnacious neighborhood champion by his supporters and a polarizing symbol of intolerance by others. Kelly, who served an unequaled seven consecutive terms as City Council president, was 66.
Archive 1/19/07 Fought outsiders, helped neighbors
January 9
The powerful city councilor from South Boston was considered a pugnacious neighborhood champion by his supporters and a polarizing symbol of intolerance by others. Kelly, who served an unequaled seven consecutive terms as City Council president, was 66.
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