Politics & Government
Flaherty Considering Run for At-Large Seat
The former Boston City Council president has ruled out joining the mayoral race.

Former mayoral candidate and Boston City Council president Michael Flaherty is considering seeking an at-large city council seat after ruling out running for mayor.
Flaherty ran for mayor in 2007, teaming up with fellow At-Large City Councilor Sam Yoon, but the pair lost to Mayor Thomas Menino, who has since decided not to not seek re-election.
The South Boston politican lost a bid to get onto the City Council again in 2009.
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Flaherty told the Globe he will make a decision on his City Council candidacy in the next week.
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