In the area of affordable housing, Duehay was a strong supporter of rent control since its inception in 1969, filed state legislation to create the city's Affordable Housing Trust and developed the CITYHOME program, which has created or preserved 1,761 units of affordable housing since the program began in July 1995.
Duehay, who also served on the School Committee from 1964 to 1972, said he will work on the drive a couple of days per week for the next three years.
His successor as mayor, Anthony D. Galluccio, was only elected to the post at 1:30 a.m. last Tuesday, six weeks after the current council's inauguration.
Duehay said he thinks Galluccio, who served as vice mayor during Duehay's last term, will aid the city.
"I think Galluccio will be a good mayor," Duehay said. "I do think he's reliable. He's honest."