Boston City Council District 8 Candidate Michael Nichols Walks the 2013 Pride Parade

BOSTON - Saturday, June 8, 2013 - Boston City Council District 8 Candidate Michael Nichols today joined with local officials, community leaders and members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender (LGBT) community to march in the 2013 Boston Pride Parade.

"Boston is the capital of Equal America and the annual Boston Pride Parade celebrates all that is good about that status," said Nichols. "I look forward to working with this community of dynamic leaders to build on an already positive relationship with City Hall."

Nichols met with LGBT and community activists during the parade and expressed his commitment to working with them at City Hall to eliminate bullying, protect marriage equality, promote equal benefits and equal rights, support LGBT seniors, eliminate employment discrimination, and increase access to affordable housing. 

To learn more about Michael Nichols, see our short write-up below or visit www.michaeljnichols.com.


About Michael J. Nichols

Nichols currently serves as Research Director to the full City Council and has previously served as Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel to State Senator-Elect Linda Dorcena Forry. Nichols also served as Legal Counsel to the Massachusetts House Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

Nichols is an elected member of the Board of Directors for the Audubon Circle Neighborhood Association in Fenway/Kenmore, and earlier this year was appointed by Mayor Thomas M. Menino to the Mayor’s ONEin3 Advisory Council. The ONEin3 group seeks to provide policy advice to the Mayor on how the City can best support and retain the 35% of Boston residents who are between the ages of 20 and 34.

About Boston City Council District 8

District 8 covers the neighborhoods of Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway/Kenmore, Mission Hill, and the Went End. The seat is presently held by Councilor Mike Ross, who is giving up the seat to run for Mayor.

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