BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 24: Mayor Kim Janey is sworn in as the Mayor of Boston, next to her granddaughter Rosie Janey, at Boston City Hall on March 24, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. She is the first woman, and first Black Mayor of the city. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Kim Janey was officially sworn into office as the 55th Mayor of Boston on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Janey made history as she becomes the first woman and person of color to hold the office in the city's history.
Previously Janey was serving as Boston City Council President. She became acting Mayor on Monday night once Mayor Marty Walsh was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Federal Labor Secretary.
Congrats to Mayor Kim Janey on such a historic day!
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 24: Mayor Kim Janey delivers her inaugural address at City Hall on March 24, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. She is the first woman, and first Black mayor of the city. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
