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Thank you for giving me the honor to represent District 2 on the Boston City Council.    – Ed Flynn

Meet Ed

Ed is a lifelong resident of Boston, where he has been deeply involved as a community activist, veterans’ advocate, and youth sports coach. He is serving his fourth term as the District 2 City Councilor representing Downtown, South Boston, South End, Chinatown, Leather District, Fort Point, Bay Village, and parts of the Back Bay.

Priorities

As City Councilor to District 2, Ed works hard to improve access to city services for all residents.
He has been a tireless advocate on improving public and pedestrian safety, supporting working and immigrant families, ensuring public housing residents live in dignity, and making sure residents have a voice on issues impacting our neighborhoods. When not in City Hall, Ed is often in District 2 meeting with community leaders and residents.

Endorsements

Ed is proud to have received endorsements from a broad coalition of community leaders and organizations.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch

Massachusetts Nurses Association

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Latest News

Fall 2025 Newsletter

Fall 2025 Newsletter

At the Council, I continue to focus on public safety and quality of life issues, such as the Mass & Cass crisis, mopeds and pedestrian safety, and background checks for all new city hires…

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April 2025 Newsletter

April 2025 Newsletter

I recently called for a hearing on Creating an Oversight Committee on Accountability and Compliance on the Boston City Council. Due to a series of legal and ethical lapses…

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February 2025 Newsletter

February 2025 Newsletter

At the first City Council meeting, my Resolution in support of the replacement of concurrent pedestrian phasing traffic signals in the City of Boston was passed unanimously…

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