The City Council is prone to the dramatic. At any given hearing one will hear big picture thinking and philosophical posturing. It can be easy to forget that the cornerstone of its members’ jobs- what they were elected to do - is constituent service. It is with this in mind that we endorse Andrew Kenneally.

Kenneally is no stranger to constituent issues big and small, having worked for former councilors Maura Hennigan and Michael Flaherty. In that role, for both, he was a constant presence at neighborhood meetings and a point man in getting problems solved.

Looking beyond the street level realm that is his strength, Kenneally also brings other worthwhile experience to the table. He holds a Master’s Degree in Ethnic Conflict from Queen’s University in Belfast and once worked for the late Congressman Joe Moakley.

What you will get with Kenneally is a hard-working, energetic councilor who understands the responsibilities the job entails. Having worked behind the scenes for so long, he is ready, willing and able to move to a seat at the table.