In the News
Check out some of the recent press about Maynard Strategies & our clients.
Taking a break from consulting to launch an exciting new project!
Over the course of 2023 I have been working to launch a new project: the Boston Policy Institute, a non-profit aimed at improving the conversation in Boston & across MA about the most important issues facing our communities. Check out what Axios Boston wrote about the project, and please visit BPI’s new website for more!
Client & mayoral candidate Hurst pushes for courthouse to stay
Councilor Justin Hurst pointed to DCAMM’s public plan to focused the top six parcels, which ignored Mayor Sarno’s preferred location. “As opposed to banging that drum, we should be banging a drum on something more realistic and that makes more sense for the city,” Hurst said.
Maynard on unusual turn in Boston’s ‘23 election
Check out my latest column in the Dorchester Reporter laying out why a pair of senior City Hall staffers challenging incumbent Boston City Councilors is so unusual.
Op-ed: MA doesn’t track lobbyists’ biggest client nationally - local govts
I attended a book talk with Professor Julia Payson of New York University at Boston University’s Initiative on Cities to hear about the new book she wrote — When Cities Lobby. It was an eye-opening talk that shown a light on how local governments in MA interact with Beacon Hill.
MASSterlist: The Obsessive’s Guide to January OCPF Finance Filings
I spoke to MASSterlist about what I’m looking for in this month’s campaign finance reports, and which municipal races I’m keeping track of.
Maynard talks politics on Codcast with MassDems’ Vice Chair
Commonwealth invited Maynard on the podcast after the feedback and conversation sparked by his piece to discuss the challenges and solutions he wrote about with MassDems’ Vice Chair Deb Kozikowski.
Maynard’s oped published in Commonwealth Magazine
Massachusetts needs to rethink how we elect our leaders and the state and local political party system that incubates and supporters future leaders. The existing system is proving incapable of reflecting the statewide and local concerns and disagreements in Massachusetts.
Maynard manages winning ballot question campaign in Bridgewater
On January 7th Bridgewater voted YES to allow the town’s two existing medical cannabis dispensaries to add adult-use sales.
After Narrow Deficit, Bezanson Wins Plymouth County Commissioners Primary
Unofficial results by the AP now show 22,495 for Bezanson, and 22,425 for DaSilva – 70 votes in favor of Bezanson.
Maynard manages floor operation, clinches Palfrey AG endorsement
After working in Massachusetts politics for more than a decade, Saturday was the first time I was the floor manager for a state-wide candidate at the MassDem’s convention.
Councilor attends Warren Town Hall
State Senate candidate & Maynard Strategies client Katrina Huff-Larmond attended Senator Warren’s first town hall since Roe was overturned.
Former client appointed 1st ED of Boston's Office of Police Accountability and Transparency
After working with Stephanie on her campaign for State Rep in ‘20, it is great to see her get appointed to this job. She is an experienced attorney and policy maker with deep roots in Boston. Excellent pick Mayor Janey!
Client’s housing proposal featured on MASSterlist
Maynard Strategies client & Boston At-large City Council candidate Jon Spillane became the only council candidate in the ‘21 cycle to have a policy plan get in-depth coverage from one of MA’s largest political newsletters.
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