Boston has a strong mayor – council government system in which the mayor (elected every fourth year) has extensive executive power. Marty Walsh became Mayor in January 2014, his predecessor Thomas Menino's twenty-year tenure having been the longest in the city's history. The Boston City Council is elected every two years; there are nine district seats, and four citywide "at-large" seats. The School Committee, which oversees the Boston Public Schools, is appointed by the mayor.
Boston has a strong mayor – council government system in which the mayor ( elected every fourth year ) has extensive executive power . Marty Walsh became Mayor in January 2014 , his predecessor Thomas Menino 's twenty - year tenure having been the longest in the city 's history . The Boston City Council is elected every two years ; there are nine district seats , and four citywide " at - large " seats . The School Committee , which oversees the Boston Public Schools , is appointed by the mayor .
Who became Mayor in january, 2014?
Who became Mayor in january , 2014 ?
Marty Walsh
Marty Walsh