BOSTON (CBS) – John Barros, Boston’s former Chief of Economic Development and longtime community organizer, announced he’s running for mayor Thursday. He is the fifth candidate to join the race. Mayor Marty Walsh is expected to leave office soon to become President Biden’s Secretary of Labor. READ MORE: No COVID Baby Boom: Massachusetts Saw Nearly 10% Decline In December Births, Data Shows Barros, 47, formally made the announcement in Dorchester at Restaurante Cesaria, which he has owned for two decades. He served on the Boston School Committee for three years before becoming the city’s first Chief of Economic Development in 2014. Barros held that role until he resigned last week. Barros began his career as a community organizer, serving as the executive director of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative for 13 years. Now is the time for bold, brave, and compassionate leadership. That’s why I’m running for Mayor of Boston. https://t.co/vrtO358i9W READ MORE: … [Read more...] about John Barros, Boston’s Former Chief Of Economic Development, Joins Mayoral Race
