1987 Boston City Council election


Boston City Council elections were held on November 3, 1987. Eleven seats were contested in the general election, as the incumbents in districts 3 and 6 were unopposed. Seven seats had also been contested in the preliminary election held on September 22, 1987.

At-large

Councillors Dapper O'Neil, Christopher A. Iannella, and Michael J. McCormack were re-elected. Councillor Joseph M. Tierney did not seek re-election, as he ran for Mayor of Boston; he was defeated by incumbent Raymond Flynn in the general election. Council newcomer Rosaria Salerno won election to an at-large seat.

District 1

Councillor Robert Travaglini was re-elected.

District 2

Councillor James M. Kelly was re-elected.

District 3

Councillor James E. Byrne ran unopposed and was re-elected.

District 4

Councillor Charles Yancey was re-elected.

District 5

Councillor Thomas Menino was re-elected.

District 6

Councillor Maura Hennigan ran unopposed and was re-elected.

District 7

Councillor Bruce Bolling was re-elected.

District 8

Councillor David Scondras was re-elected.

District 9

Councillor Brian J. McLaughlin was re-elected, with his narrow victory confirmed by a recount.