James M. Kelly (Boston politician)

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James M. Kelly
Kelley in the 1980s
President of the Boston City Council
In office 1994–2000
Preceded by	Thomas Menino
Succeeded by	Charles Yancey
Member of the Boston City Council from District 2
In office 1984–2007
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Bill Linehan
Personal details
Born	1940
Died	January 9, 2007
Resting place	Cedar Grove Cemetery (Dorchester, Boston)
Nationality	American

James M. Kelly (1940 – January 9, 2007) was an American politician who served on the Boston City Council for 23 years, representing South Boston, the South End and Chinatown.^[1]