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The Man Of A Million Handshakes: Everyone, It Seems, Has A Menino Story
After 20 years behind the big desk at City Hall, Boston Mayor Tom Menino will not seek a sixth term.
The 70-year-old Democrat, who was hospitalized for nearly two months in the fall, says his health played a role in his decision.
Reaction to the news is pouring in. Everyone, it seems, has a Menino story. After all, a recent poll by The Boston Globe showed nearly half of the city's residents had met the mayor personally.
You'll find reflections from the following Cog contributors below:
- Jarrett Barrios, CEO of the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts
- Tiziana Dearing, former president of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston
- Wendy Kaminer, lawyer and social critic
- Renée Loth, writer and editor
- Eileen McNamara, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist (previously published)
- Tom Mashberg, freelance journalist
- Micho Spring, former deputy mayor of Boston
- Jane Swift, former governor of Massachusetts
- Thomas J. Whalen, associate professor of social science at Boston University
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We'll be adding more reflections as they come in.
Have you ever met the mayor? Share your stories and photos in the comments below.
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This article was originally published on March 28, 2013.
This program aired on March 28, 2013. The audio for this program is not available.