Ken Reeves

October 16, 2011 - The Harvard Lampoon awarded the Boston Bruins...

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:37:43 -0400

October 16, 2011 - The Harvard Lampoon awarded the Boston Bruins with the “Best Sports Team Ever” award. The ceremony featured a resolution from Mayor David Maher, music, speeches from the Lampoon, and a dodgeball game. It was a fun, lighthearted event.

October 14, 2011 - I was downtown on other business and wanted...

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:13:00 -0400

October 14, 2011 - I was downtown on other business and wanted to stop by Occupy Boston. I support these peaceful protests as citizens try to get the change they want and deserve!

Top: In front of the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law…abridging…the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances…nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.”
Bottom left: Tent city.
Bottom center: A pathway through tent city.
Bottom right: A sign on the edge of tent city reads, “We are the 99% and we are peaceful. #occupyboston”

All photos by Rachel Offerdahl

October 13, 2011 - My good friend Oz Mondejar co-hosted a...

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:02:00 -0400

October 13, 2011 - My good friend Oz Mondejar co-hosted a fundraiser at his home with some of his colleagues. It was an intimate gathering of movers and shakers in the Cambridge healthcare industry. We talked about Central and Kendall Squares and my early childhood development initiative, Baby University, among other issues. The event was deliciously catered by John Verlinden of Mucho Gusto. It was a lot of fun and a successful fundraiser! Thank you to all who attended.

Top left: Oz and Ken discuss politics.
Top right: Cara Babachicos and David Storto enjoy the food.
Center: The attendees.
Bottom left: Oz’s friend Wendy offers plantain balls to Cara Babachicos and David Storto.
Bottom right: John, Ken, and Oz with the caterers.

All photos by Rachel Offerdahl

October 9, 2011 - I had a great time at my good friend Richard...

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:21:00 -0400

October 9, 2011 - I had a great time at my good friend Richard “Mokey” Harding’s football fundraiser at the Middlesex!

Left column, starting at top:
1: Some of Richard’s union supporters.
2: Richard and supporters.
3: Richard talks to supporters.
4: Richard with a longtime friend and supporter.

Right column, starting at top:
1: Ken, Richard, and Richard’s grandmother, Elsie.
2: Ken and Richard.
3: Richard talks about his plans for a next term.
4: Ken with a longtime friend and supporter.

All photos by Rachel Offerdahl

October 5, 2011 - Today Magic Johnson came to City Hall to...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:04:00 -0400

October 5, 2011 - Today Magic Johnson came to City Hall to discuss his involvement in the North Point community. There were lots of great photo opportunities and great work happening!

Top: With Magic Johnson.

Middle left: Richard Harding and Magic Johnson

Middle right: Mayor David Maher welcomes Magic Johnson to Cambridge.

Bottom left: Mayor David Maher, Assistant City Manager Rich Rossi, and local high school students present Magic Johnson with a key to the city.

Bottom right: City Manager Bob Healy listens as Magic Johnson speaks about his company’s involvement in the North Point community.

CHINESE COMMUNITY BACKS KEN REEVES October 4, 2011 - Last night...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:46:00 -0400

CHINESE COMMUNITY BACKS KEN REEVES

October 4, 2011 - Last night we had a very successful fundraiser at the Royal East Restaurant on Main St. near Central Square. Longtime supporter Hong Liu helped organize the event, fundraise, and turn out a wonderful group of people. I spoke on some of my programs, including the Red Ribbon Commission and Baby University, and Hong translated. The question and answer portion gave me a great opportunity to hear from teachers, business owners, and citizens. We enjoyed delicious food and drinks and had a great time!

Top: Speaking about programs as Hong translates.

Middle left: Hong translates for Ken.

Middle right: Ken speaks with new business owners Christine Young and Kent Leung.

Bottom: Ken and the donors pose for a group photo.

September 27, 2011 - I took part in the East Cambridge Planning...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:25:50 -0400

September 27, 2011 - I took part in the East Cambridge Planning Team’s Candidates’ Forum at the Cultural Arts Center. I would like to thank the organizers and all who attended!

September 27, 2011 - My time as the Chairperson of Mayor’s...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:01:00 -0400

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September 27, 2011 - My time as the Chairperson of Mayor’s Red Ribbon Commission on the Delights and Concerns of Central Square has been very rewarding. I have gotten to work with a stunning variety of civic leaders, property owners, and businesspeople. The Commission will report to the Mayor and City Council October 24th. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this a success!

Enjoy these photos of our final meeting at the Floating Rock Cafe. We had great presentations and then a delicious lunch.

1 - Dan Goldstein addresses the crowd.

2 - Michael Simon addresses the crowd.

3 - Introducing the next speaker.

4 - From left: Catherine Carr-Kelly, Rozann Krauss, and Gus Rancatore of the Identity Committee discuss what Central Square is to different people.

5 - Robyn Culbertson, head of Cambridge Tourism, addresses the crowd.

6 - Local business leaders address the crowd.

7 - MIT Urban Professor Brent D. Ryan , who will be writing the Commission’s Final Report, addresses the crowd.

8 - Ken and others enjoy lunch.

This morning I attended an author event at the Main Library. ...

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:54:00 -0400

This morning I attended an author event at the Main Library. Ida E. Jones, a native Cantabridgian who attended Howard University, presented on her first book, The Heart of the Race Problem: The Life of Kelly Miller. Ida is currently the Assistant Curator of Manuscripts at the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center and an adjunct professor in the Afro-American Studies Department at the University of Maryland at College Park. She earned her PhD in American History. (Top two photos.)

Later in the afternoon I attended Area IV Community Pride Day, where I met up with old friends and enjoyed the festivities.

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of attending the opening...

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:45:00 -0400

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of attending the opening ceremony for the Entrepreneurship Walk of Fame in Kendall Square. The ceremony and following reception were organized by MIT and other private groups and foundations, with the help of fellow Councilor Leland Cheung. You can read more about the Walk of Fame here: http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2011/09/16/mit_inaugurates_entrepreneurs_walk_of_fame_in_kendall_square/

Top left: With Bob Metcalfe, co-inventor of Ethernet.

Top right: With Councilor Cheung.

Bottom left: With Councilor Cheung and Tim Rowe.

Bottom right: With Tim Rowe.

On Saturday, September 10, we marched in the Cambridge Carnival...

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:59:00 -0400

On Saturday, September 10, we marched in the Cambridge Carnival parade. The march was successful for the campaign and a lot of fun! If you couldn’t make it this year, please come next year, it is one of my favorite events all year.

Top left: greeting old friends

Top right: parade-goers hold up their “Re-elect Ken” fans

Center: The whole Ken crowd!

Bottom left: We were so pleased to have the Woo Ching White Crane Kung Fu School marching with us. At the judging stand they performed the Lion Dance.

Bottom right: waving to supporters.

On Wednesday, September 7, Carl Barron, an important fixture of...

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:11:55 -0400

On Wednesday, September 7, Carl Barron, an important fixture of Central Square and Cambridge, turned 95 years old. We celebrated in City Hall with cake and Toscanini’s ice cream. Speakers included Attorney General Martha Coakley, Mayor David Maher (top photo), and myself (bottom photo). Happy birthday, Carl!

As mentioned in a previous post, on August 12, 2011, my niece...

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:30:00 -0400

As mentioned in a previous post, on August 12, 2011, my niece Samantha celebrated the birth of her son Myles. Here are some photos of him in his first couple weeks with us.

New Developments in Monteiro Discrimination Case

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:54:51 -0400

On August 19, the City Manager said he is dropping all appeals in the case of Melvina Monteiro. I was quoted correctly in the Boston Globe on Saturday, August 20. This was a very sad day for Cambridge because the court had ruled against on three separate occasions in this discrimination suit.

You can read about the case in the Boston Globe here: http://articles.boston.com/2011-08-20/news/29909874_1_appeals-court-discrimination-city-employees

Endings and New Beginnings

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:53:19 -0400

The last two weeks have been a very interesting time in my life. Some good news, some sad news. On August 11, my niece Samantha Morrison went into the hospital to have a baby. That evening, she and I had a long conversation with Zelma Evelyn. Zelma seemed so happy for Samantha and sounded so good. Both Samantha and I were so happy for Zelma, as we had been part of her 90th birthday celebration on June 11. On Friday morning August 12, on my way to the hospital to visit Samantha and her beautiful new baby boy, Myles, I received word that Zelma had passed away in her sleep that morning. She had been such a good friend and supporter of mine and the community of Cambridge, and especially her church, St. Paul AME. This was very sad news. However, the birth of Samantha’s new baby boy was a very joyous occasion. It just made me feel that as God took someone away, new life came into this world on the same day. On August 19th, at St. Paul AME we had a beautiful tribute and funeral service for Zelma. The church was filled and not everyone could get in. It was a great tribute to her character and her community.

You can read the Boston Globe’s memorial to her here: http://articles.boston.com/2011-08-19/bostonglobe/29906182_1_volunteer-work-friend-justice-award

An update on my trip to Washington, DC

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:49:51 -0400

Councillor Reeves, chairperson of the Red Ribbon Commission on the Concerns and Delights of Central Square took Deputy City Manager Richard Rossi, Director of Community Development Brian Murphy, Commissioner of the Department of Public Works Lisa Peterson and other concerned Cambridge citizens to Washington, D.C., August 8-10. The group observed the transformation from a run-down city to progressive urban renewal projects that create vibrant streetscapes, including thousands of outdoor dining seats, theaters, and housing in these new urban renewal project areas. The group noted that housing creates a population of people to shop, dine, go to the theater, listen to music, and walk the streets. Everyone agreed that it was a good trip, interacting with community development people, building improvement district (BID) specialists, and the director of Eastern Market, a large outdoor market that attracts thousands of people. People agreed that urban renewal projects in Cambridge should not be treated as silos, but in fact an entire city plan makes more sense. Cambridge is one city, five or six projects should not be treated independently.

Ken took advantage of yesterdayʼs sunny afternoon by...

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:23:36 -0400

Ken took advantage of yesterdayʼs sunny afternoon by reconnecting with old friends and meeting new people at the Annual Harvard Senior Picnic, hosted by Cambridge Mayor David Maher and President of Harvard University, Drew Gilpin Faust. The participants in the event, including over 800 Cambridge senior citizens, the city council and school committee members, enjoyed coffee and lunch as well as music and dancing. Speakers in the event included elected ofﬁcials, as well as candidates, and the hosts of the event. The new campaigning hand fans for the re-election campaign were also revealed and handed out to keep cool on this beautiful summer day.

City Council Meeting

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:48:06 -0400

Last night, August 1, the City Council met. Among our discussion items was the Office of College Success, based on Geoffrey Canada’s Harlem Childrens’ Zone (HCZ). I was inspired by a trip and workshop in 2007 to recreate the HCZ in Cambridge. I also introduced a resolution congratulating Carl Barron on his upcoming 95th birthday! Stay tuned for more info on this.

I also introduced a resolution thanking Boomerangs for opening a new location in Central Square. I really love Boomerangs for their interesting (and cheap!) merchandise, as well as their mission. Boomerangs helps provide funding for the AIDS Action Committee (AAC),which works to prevent new HIV infections and improve the lives of people already living with HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts.

We have lots of meetings on various Cambridge issues that are open to the public, so please come by and make your voice heard!

First Post!

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:56:04 -0400

Hi everyone,

As the campaign for my re-election begins, I will be writing blog posts periodically to update you on my progress and events. If you are interested in helping out with the campaign, please send an email to committeeforkenreeves@gmail.com. We have our weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 6pm and always love input on how we can improve the campaign and our city.

If you would like more information about me and my campaign, here are some resources:

www.kenreeves.org

Twitter: @kenreeves (follow me!)