John Barros | |
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Boston Chief of Economic Development | |
In office February 2014 – February 2021 | |
Mayor | Marty Walsh |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Midori Morikawa (interim)[1] |
Member of the Boston School Committee | |
In office 2010–2013 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1973 (age 50–51) Roxbury, Boston Massachusetts, U.S. |
Residence(s) | Dorchester, Boston |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College Tufts University |
Profession | Businessman Civic Organizer |
John F. Barros (born 1973) is an American politician, businessman, and civic organizer who was formerly the chief of economic development for the City of Boston. He also served as the executive director of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative.[2] He unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Boston in 2013 and 2021. He is currently the managing principal for the Boston office of the real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield.