Ayanna in the News

11.12.2011

Thank you. On Tuesday, thanks to your generous and active support, we made history. Again.

We turned vulnerability into victory and topped the ticket with more than 37,000 votes. It was an extraordinary accomplishment and the credit belongs to you. We did what most pundits and prognosticators thought impossible and ran a true citywide Get Out The Vote operation that boosted turnout in key areas and ensured our voice was heard.

11.2.2011

"Ayanna Pressley in her two years on the Council has proven that she can bring the sensibilities of the Roxbury-Dorchester community in which she lives to the citywide job she holds — and that is a huge commitment and responsibility. With the departure of Maureen Feeney, she also remains the only woman on the Council. While we certainly have our policy differences with Pressley, it would be incredibly sad if the Council were to lose her voice.

10.31.2011

“Voters should pick their candidates based on who’s best for the job — most diligent at council business, and most adept at identifying key issues and addressing them. The contest isn’t about personal ambitions, or any particular neighborhood, race, or gender. It’s about serving the citizens of Boston.
On that basis alone, the four incumbents — Ayanna Pressley, John Connolly, Stephen Murphy, and Felix Arroyo Jr. — have distinguished themselves.

10.28.2011

The Boston Phoenix

"AYANNA PRESSLEY, the council's only African-American woman, was elected two years ago after serving as an aide to former congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II and US Senator John Kerry.

Pressley has made her name advocating for families and the arts. Upon her election, Pressley had the imagination to form a new council committee on women and healthy communities.

10.28.2011

Bay Windows

"Prediction of a low-turnout means LGBT advocates need your vote...In this tight race, Pressley has earned your vote and we ask you to consider her first.