JP Political Unknown Seeks City Council Seat

A Jamaica Plain resident who considers himself "not of the politicians class" has announced his candidacy for an at-large city council seat.

Shaun Ivers, a self-employed consultant with real estate experience, according to his LinkedIn profile and a campaign press release, seeks the seat to “bring an outside perspective from a governing body that for too long has grown entrenched in ‘kowtowing to the mayor’s office’ and ‘meaningless soapbox grandstanding.’ “

“Although I have worked with politicians in the course of pursuing school and housing causes, I am not of the politician’s class" Ivers stated in the press release. "I do not come from a family of self-entitled politicians, nor have I ever been a legislative aid bidding my time until I can win an election to become the boss.”

Calls to his campaign phone number went to a voice mail service.