Now, however, Emmanuel has more faith in politicians. "He really does try to help a lot of people out," Emmanuel said. "Rather than just saying things, he does things."
Not all of the evening was fun and games, however.
In his speech, Duehay strongly defended embattled City Manager Robert W. Healy, whose job future is uncertain.
"Bob Healy is the best city manager that this city has ever had," Duehay said to a long round of applause.
Duehay subtly criticized Councillors Kenneth E. Reeves '72, Timothy J. Toomey Jr. and Katherine Triantafillou for voting not to extend Healy's contract earlier this year.
"I do not believe that intimidation of public officers from the City Council...is the way to get the outcome that anybody might want, or to treat people," Duehay said.
Duehay said that he hopes to remain involved in the life of his native city even after his retirement from the council.
"There's a lot more work to be done in this city," he said. "I intend, God willing, to be around and to be active for some period of time," he added.
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