"Voters will choose four candidates for at-large City Council seats. Valdez was among the top eight vote-getters during last month's preliminary election, ensuring that she would move on to the general. But Valdez only came in sixth place out of 10 candidates in the primary. She was outpaced by popular incumbents like Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy, and Julia Mejia. Former District 3 councilor Frank Baker, who is hoping to return to City Council as an at-large candidate, also received more votes than Valdez."
"Since then, I've had the privilege of leading city departments and growing not just professionally but personally. Through it all, Marty has been a mentor, a supporter, and someone who always picks up when I need a voice of reason," Valdez said. "I'm so grateful to have the support of such an incredible leader who has believed in me at such a young age."
Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh endorsed Alexandra Valdez for an at-large seat on the Boston City Council just under two weeks before the Nov. 4 general election. Valdez advanced from the preliminary election but placed sixth out of 10 candidates, trailing popular incumbents and former councilor Frank Baker, whom Walsh also endorsed. With Walsh's backing, Valdez now has support from both the current mayor and a former mayor, consolidating influential endorsements. Valdez previously worked for Walsh beginning in 2016 as the citywide Latino Liaison and described Walsh as a mentor during her public service career.
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