11 Facts About Charles Yancey

Charles Calvin Yancey was born on December 28,1948, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and is a former member of the Boston City Council.

Charles Yancey grew up in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston and was educated in the Boston Public School System.

Charles Yancey attended the Philip Brooks Elementary School, the Patrick T Campbell Junior High School, and Boston Technical High School.

Charles Yancey received his bachelor's degree in Economics from Tufts University in 1970 and a master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University in 1991.

Charles Yancey was first elected to the Boston City Council in November 1983, representing District 4.

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Charles Yancey voted against the creation of a downtown school in 2013, which was seen as being in protest of the Council's failure to vote approve his proposed Mattapan high school.

In 2011, Charles Yancey was the only member of the Boston City Council to vote against an ordinance requiring fingerprints and criminal records to be provided by individuals applying for certain licenses.

Charles Yancey was a candidate in the 2013 election for Mayor of Boston.

Charles Yancey finished 9th in a field of 12 candidates in the preliminary election, earning 2.

In November 2015, Charles Yancey was unseated from the council by newcomer Andrea Campbell.

Charles Yancey has taught courses in state and local politics at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Mount Ida College in 2001.