Former Boston City Councillor Maura Hennigan has announced her Candidacy for the position of Suffolk County Clerk of Court (Criminal Division) of the Superior Court. Former Clerk Magistrate John Nucci who accepted a position with Suffolk University recently vacated this elected position. " I am excited with this opportunity to continue in public service," said Hennigan. " This administrative position in the Superior Court Criminal Division will allow me the opportunity to work within the Justice system to ensure that cases flow through the court in an accurate and expeditious manner. Through the community outreach division of the office, I will have the opportunity to work with the public in a pre-emptive manner to educate the residents of Suffolk County about our court system. Crime is a serious issue that affects the lives of our citizens. Working within our schools, advocating for additional resources to deal with rampart drug abuse, protecting victims of domestic violence, keeping guns out of the hands of children, as well as using the position to protect vulnerable constituencies, are just some of the areas that a clerk magistrate can have a positive influence in our communities."

In addition to Maura Hennigan's extensive experience as a 24 year member of the Boston City Council where she chaired many council committees such as the Ways and Means, Public Safety, Education, Housing, and Veterans, to name a few. Hennigan is a former teacher in the Boston Public Schools, where she taught at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels. Hennigan is a founder of the Patrick Lyndon Pilot School, a high performing K-8 school in Boston. Maura is currently a Democratic State Committeewoman and was first elected to that position in1980.

The Democratic Primary is September 19th. The final election is November 7th. A Suffolk County position includes the cities of Boston, Chelsea, Revere and the town of Winthrop. If you would like further information on Maura Hennigan or would like to work in her campaign, you can access her website at www.maurahennigan.com, call 617-524-3100 or mail the campaign at The Committee to Elect Maura Hennigan P.O. Box 320031, Boston Ma. 02132.