Please Consider Brian Foley for City Council District 2 on September 9th & November 4thIn the upcoming Boston City Council District 2 primary election on September 9, 2025, a new voice has emerged from South Boston, offering a powerful challenge to the status quo. Brian Foley, a lifelong resident of South Boston, is running on a platform of real change, accountability, and a fierce commitment to the people of his district. He is challenging incumbent Edward Flynn and another candidate, Charles Delaney, and his message is clear: it's time to take the fight to City Hall, and restore power to the people.Brian Foley stands as a truly distinct choice. He is not a product of the political establishment, but a man whose life has been a relentless battle against adversity. His journey through some of lifes toughest battles, and challenges has forged a leader of immense strength, determination, and an unwavering commitment to integrity and truth. His lived experience has instilled in him the core values of family and community, and his policies are designed to reflect that commitment. He believes Boston deserves leaders who will fight for the people, not special interests, and who will protect our rights, our neighborhoods, and our future.Foley is not one to mince words about the state of the city’s leadership. He believes the current 13 city councilors have "lost their way," putting self-interest and corruption above the needs of the very people they were elected to serve. He is running to dismantle broken systems, expose the lies, and bring accountability back to Boston. This is not just a campaign for him; it's a movement for every Bostonian who feels ignored and left behind. He vows to fight tirelessly for your rights, your voice, and your place in this city.Brian's platform is not a collection of empty promises but a detailed blueprint for tangible change, rooted in the realities Boston.On public safety, he regrets that Boston can "no longer be considered a safe community" and cites public data records of 911 calls to back up his claim. One of his many ideas and solutions, Brian would priortize, and restore a physical walking beat for police officers, believing a visible presence does deter crime, and is essential to rebuilding a sense of safety and community.On housing, Brian's vision is a stark contrast to the current administration's priorities. He argues against the emphasis on massive luxury condo developments and bio-tech life science buildings, especially in the Seaport, which he believes has exacerbated the affordability crisis and ignored the needs of Boston's working-class families. He will champion policies that actively work to lower rents and create genuine opportunities for first-time home buyers, ensuring that the city remains a place where American families can thrive and grow.In a bold move for transparency and accountability, Brian has outlined specific reforms for the Zoning and Planning Department. For any project exceeding two million dollars, he believes that developers, not the community/taxpayers, should bear the cost of mailing public notifications for hearings and meetings. This simple measure would ensure that residents are properly informed and empowered to participate in shaping their neighborhoods.Brian is also committed to tackling Boston's worsening transportation challenges. He is vocal about the adverse impact of an underplanned, overemphasis on bike lanes, which he believes has not only been unpopular with many residents but has negatively impacted ems, police, fire, and all first responder times, and calls for a reevaluation of these policies. His approach is practical and resident-focused, seeking solutions that benefit the majority of Bostonians. Additionally, he calls for immediate action on the public safety hazard posed by operating scooters, mopeds, electric bikes in disobedience of traffic laws, including driving on sidewalks and loitering concerns.Brian’s commitment to transparency is a cornerstone of his campaign. He believes public information should be proactively accessible without the need for FOIA requests. He also questions the role of excessive money in city council races, noting that his own low-cost, grassroots campaign has been just as effective as that of his opponents. As a testament to his dedication, Brian has pledged to donate $40,000 from his first-year salary to a local South Boston charity, inviting the community to help decide how to allocate the funds. This act, along with his advocacy for halting the recurring pay raises council members propose for themselves, demonstrates a leader who puts the community's needs before his own.Brian Foley embodies the values of Boston: never backing down, standing your ground, and fighting for your community. His campaign offers a clear vision for a brighter, more just future. His first three steps for a better Boston are clear and decisive: stopping illegal immigration, implementing sound, responsible public safety measures to protect our communities, reevaluating transportation policies that have hurt residents, and taking back community centers to serve the local population first.The time for real change is now. Brian Foley is not just a candidate; he is a fighter who will not back down. If you share his vision for a brighter, more just future for our city, cast your vote for Brian Foley for City Council District 2 on September 9th & November 4th.
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