Flaherty Considering At-Large Race, Rules Out Mayoral Bid

Former mayor candidate and Boston City Council president Michael Flaherty is leaning towards seeking an at-large council city, after ruling out running for mayor.

Flaherty ran for Boston mayor in 2007, teaming up with fellow At-Large City Councilor Sam Yoon, losing to Mayor Thomas Menino, who decided to not seek reelection. The South Boston politican lost to a bid to get onto the city council again in 2009.

Flaherty told the Globe he will make a decision on his city council candidacy in the next week.