Kim Janey will be remembered as the first woman and first person of color to lead Boston. She also piloted a free bus route between Mattapan and Ruggles, formalized Boston's recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day and expanded Boston's diversity program for city contractors to include LGBTQ-owned companies.

Kim Janey will be remembered as the first woman and first person of color to lead Boston. She also piloted a free bus route between Mattapan and Ruggles, formalized Boston's recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day and expanded Boston's diversity program for city contractors to include LGBTQ-owned companies.

Kim Janey will&nbsp;be remembered as the first woman and first person of color to lead Boston. She also piloted a free bus route between Mattapan and Ruggles, formalized Boston's recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day and expanded Boston's diversity program for city contractors to include LGBTQ-owned companies.

Janey made history as mayor of Boston, but there's more to her legacy

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Janey made history as mayor of Boston, but there's more to her legacy

Janey made history as mayor of Boston, but there's more to her legacy