Mark Ciommo

Mark Ciommo
District 9 Councilor of the Boston City Council
Assumed office
January 2008
Preceded by Jerry P. McDermott
Personal details
Born (1956-11-19) November 19, 1956
Boston, Massachusetts
Political party Democratic
Residence Allston–Brighton
Alma mater Suffolk University
Profession Boston City Councilor
Committees Chair of the Ways and Means Committee
Website markciommo.com

Mark Ciommo (born November 19, 1956)[1] is a member of the Boston City Council, representing District 9 (Allston–Brighton).[2]

Early years

Ciommo was raised in Allston-Brighton by Louise Rufo, a single mother. He was the first of his family to attend college, earning a B.S. from Suffolk University.[3]

Career

Before running for office, Ciommo worked as a teacher for at-risk youths and as Assistant Director of the Jackson Mann Community Center, and was Executive Director of the Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center in Brighton for 14 years.[3]

Ciommo ran for the District 9 seat on the Boston City Council in 2002, in a special election following the death of councilor Brian Honan, but lost to Jerry P. McDermott.[4] Ciommo was elected to the council in November 2007. With endorsement from The Boston Globe, he defeated Greg Glennon to fill the council position vacated by McDermott.[5][6] Ciommo has subsequently been re-elected in November 2009, November 2011 (unopposed), November 2013, November 2015 (unopposed), and November 2017.

Ciommo has served on the council as Chair of the Ways and Means Committee. During his tenure, Boston maintained a AAA bond credit rating from Standard & Poor's throughout the economic recession and recovery.[7] Another area of focus has been safe housing for students.[8]

Personal life

Ciommo lives with his wife in Allston–Brighton. They have two sons.

References

  1. ↑ "Councilor Mark Ciommo (verified) - About". Facebook. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Political Notes (July 18)". Wicked Local!. GateHouse Media, Inc. 2008-07-16.
  3. 1 2 "Mark Ciommo, District 9". boston.gov. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  4. ↑ Cherecwich, Richard (September 26, 2007). "Ciommo, Glennon top vote-getters in District 9 City Council primary". wickedlocal.com. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  5. ↑ Mark D. Trachtenberg (2007-06-29). "… And they're off and running (for City Council, that is)". Wicked Local!. GateHouse Media, Inc. Archived from the original on 2012-11-07.
  6. ↑ Boston Globe editors (2007-10-30). "City Council endorsements". Boston Globe.
  7. ↑ "Standard & Poor affirms AAA town bond rating - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. 2013-11-24. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  8. ↑ "Boston official says 'no more than four' student crowding law needs to be rewritten - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.

Further reading

  • Bernstein, David S. (August 28, 2013). "City Council Candidate Chat: Mark Ciommo". Boston (magazine). Retrieved February 20, 2018.


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