James Kelly

Career

He was City Council president 1994–2000, succeeded by Charles Yancey. He also attacked mandated housing integration and affirmative action. Kelly was a graduate of South Boston High School and was a sheet metal worker before entering politics.

Achievements

• Kelly had previously been one of the leading opponents of court ordered busing to achieve racial integration in public schools during the 1970s.

Membership

He continued to fight such plans as a member of the city council.