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4 unusual facts about Raymond Flynn


Andrew Szanton

Szanton is currently working on the memoirs of former Boston mayor Raymond Flynn.

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1990

Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn was a front-runner for the Democratic nomination, however on January 5, 1989, Flynn announced that he would not run for Governor.

Mel King

In 1983, when the incumbent Mayor of Boston, Kevin White, withdrew from contention after 16 years in office, Mel King ran for mayor against Raymond Flynn.

Paul F. Evans

In 1985 he was a finalist for the position of Police Commissioner, however mayor Raymond Flynn instead chose Francis Roache, the head of the Community Disorders Unit and a longtime friend.



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