July 28, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Senior Appointments: Boston Herald : Bruce Percelay's reputation could land him a spot within Kerry's Department of Housing and Urban Development, although his nonprofit work also suggests a Peace Corps-like position
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July 28, 2004: Headlines: Election2004 - Kerry: Senior Appointments: Boston Herald : Bruce Percelay's reputation could land him a spot within Kerry's Department of Housing and Urban Development, although his nonprofit work also suggests a Peace Corps-like position
Bruce Percelay's reputation could land him a spot within Kerry's Department of Housing and Urban Development, although his nonprofit work also suggests a Peace Corps-like position
Bruce Percelay's reputation could land him a spot within Kerry's Department of Housing and Urban Development, although his nonprofit work also suggests a Peace Corps-like position
OP-ED; Kerry's long coattails await brothers in alms
Caption: Bruce Percelay, (left) new President of Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston's Board of Directors is congratulated by Habitat's former Executive Director John Judge in December, 2001.
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Jul 28, 2004
Boston Herald
by Thomas M. Keane Jr.
They're a small group, much like the better-known brothers-in- arms who fought with a young John Kerry in Vietnam. But these five are his Brothers-in-Alms - one literally; another, as it turns out, a sister - who struck an early friendship with the budding politician, seeing in him a potential hidden to others. Now their friend is on the cusp of the presidency.
And he owes them.
Each has raised, or has the potential to raise, $1 million or more for Kerry this presidential season. Their relationship with the presumptive nominee is deeply personal, which is why they have stuck with him for decades and, especially, stood by him during the dark days of 2003 when his presidential campaign seemed doomed. That their friendship may pay off - in terms of some senior appointment in a Kerry administration - is less a testament to betting skills than it is a reflection of their loyalty.
Next is real estate developer Bruce Percelay. Percelay lives in both Boston and Nantucket and has been friends with Kerry for at least 15 years. He also runs local chapters of Habitat for Humanity and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Six years ago, he hit a few bumps when some Cambridge city councilors denounced him for raising tenants' rents. He moved quickly to make amends and a year later the same body was praising his efforts to keep housing affordable.
That reputation could land him a spot within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, although his nonprofit work also suggests a Peace Corps-like position.
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