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Charles Yancey
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Yancey in the 1980s
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| President of the Boston City Council | |
| In office January 2001 – December 2001 |
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| Preceded by | James M. Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Michael F. Flaherty |
| Member of the Boston City Council from District 4 | |
| In office 1984–2015 |
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| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Andrea Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1948 Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Alma mater | Tufts University Harvard University |
Charles Calvin Yancey was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 28, 1948. He is a former member of the Boston City Council. This council is a group of elected officials who make important decisions for the city.
Yancey represented areas like Mattapan and parts of Dorchester. He even served as the president of the City Council in 2001. After many years, he ran for mayor in 2013 but did not win. He served 16 terms on the council before losing his seat in 2015 to Andrea Campbell.
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Growing Up and School
Charles Yancey was born in Boston on December 28, 1948. His parents were Howell Yancey Sr. and Alice W. Yancey. He grew up in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston.
He went to public schools in Boston. These included the Philip Brooks Elementary School and the Patrick T. Campbell Junior High School. He also attended Boston Technical High School.
College Life and Achievements
After high school, Yancey went to Tufts University. He earned a bachelor's degree in Economics in 1970. While at Tufts, he helped start the Afro-American Society. He also helped create the African American Cultural Center.
Later, he continued his education at Harvard University. He received a master's degree in Public Administration in 1991.
Public Service Career
Charles Yancey began his career in public service. He was first elected to the Boston City Council in November 1983. He represented District 4.
City Council members serve two-year terms. Yancey was re-elected many times. He won his 16th term in November 2013.
Key Projects and Votes
In the 2010s, Yancey worked hard on a special project. He wanted to create a "first-class" high school in Mattapan. He believed this school would greatly benefit the community.
In 2013, he voted against building a school in downtown Boston. This was seen as a way to show his disappointment. The City Council had not approved his idea for the Mattapan high school.
In 2011, the City Council voted on a new rule. This rule would require people applying for certain licenses to provide background information. Charles Yancey was the only council member to vote against this rule.
Running for Mayor
In 2013, Charles Yancey decided to run for Mayor of Boston. He shared his ideas on important city issues. He wanted to keep a limit on the number of charter schools in Boston.
He also supported a citywide vote on a possible casino. Another goal was to increase the number of street workers. This would help reduce youth violence in the city.
Yancey was one of 12 candidates in the first round of the election. He finished 9th, getting 2.1% of the total votes.
End of Council Service
In November 2015, Yancey ran for re-election to the City Council. However, he was unseated by a new candidate, Andrea Campbell. Yancey received 38.4% of the votes. Campbell won with 61.3% of the votes.
After his time on the council, Yancey taught at Bunker Hill Community College. He taught courses about state and local politics. In 2001, he also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Mount Ida College.
