Peggy Davis-Mullen (born 1960) is a former member of the Boston City Council in Boston, Massachusetts, having served from 1994 to 2001.
She ran for Mayor of Boston in the 2001 mayoral election against incumbent Thomas Menino; she lost, but is recognized as the second female finalist for mayor in city history.
Boston City Council (1994–2001) From 1994 through 2001, Mullen served as a member of the Boston City Council.City of Boston. Members of City Government 1910-2009; retrieved 2010-03-31.
In 1991, Davis-Mullen unsuccessfully ran for an at-large seat on council. She successfully ran in 1993. She was re-elected in 1995, 1997, and 1999.
2001 mayoral campaign
Davis-Mullen was the second female mayoral finalist in Boston's history.Boston Globe, October 30, 2001.
Later life and career
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References
Further reading E. Mehren. Boston's Mayor, a Bland Favorite; Election: In a city of fiery politics, the race between incumbent Thomas Menino and Peggy Davis-Mullen plods along sedately. Los Angeles Times. November 3, 2001 S. Ryan-Vollmar. Q&A: Peggy Davis-Mullen. Boston Phoenix, November 15–22, 2001 H. Carr, The Brothers Bulger, Grand Central Publishing, 2007