Dem Reps Husband QUITS Job – Becomes Overnight Millionaire!

Conan Harris quit his $92,500 City Hall job just days before wife Ayanna Pressley entered Congress, launching a consulting firm amid ethics alarms that still echo in taxpayer-funded contract claims.

Story Snapshot

Harris resigned December 31, 2018, registered firm January 15, 2019, after Pressley’s January 3 swearing-in.
Used city email pre-resignation to pitch $50,000/year consulting to officials, sparking impropriety concerns.
Firm’s early client: College Bound Dorchester nonprofit; later unverified Boston payments for police diversity work.
Pressley’s 2024 disclosures list Harris’s firm among wealth sources; $8 million net worth claims unconfirmed.
Ethics experts warn of “revolving door” risks; no probes reported, but conservative outlets amplify scrutiny.

Harris Resigns Amid Pressley’s Historic Rise

Conan Harris submitted resignation from his $92,500 annual role as public safety adviser to Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh on December 31, 2018. Pressley took congressional oath three days later on January 3, 2019, after upsetting incumbent Mike Capuano in 2018 primary. Harris registered Conan Harris & Associates on January 15, 2019, seeking professional flexibility. His prior work directed My Brother’s Keeper Boston, an Obama-era initiative for young men of color. Timing fueled speculation of leveraging Pressley’s new influence.

Ethics Red Flags from City Email Pitch

Harris emailed city officials in late 2018 using his official account, proposing part-time consulting at $50,000 yearly. Boston ethics rules prohibit municipal resources for personal gain over $50. Mayor Walsh rejected the pitch. Ethics director Meredith McGehee highlighted risks of launching the firm “on the heels of her success,” urging avoidance of impropriety or special favors. Harris contacted Congressional Ethics Office and pledged compliance, denying violations. Facts align with common-sense cautions against spousal influence in public service.

Background Ties to Nepotism Questions

Harris married Pressley in 2014 after serving 10 years in prison for drug trafficking. City Hall hired him in 2016 as deputy public safety head, prompting nepotism claims linked to Pressley’s council role—she denied involvement. Pressley, born 1974, represented Massachusetts’s 7th District since 2019, covering northern Boston and Cambridge. Harris’s re-entry story shaped advocacy, including 2020 congressional testimony on reform. Conservative critics view pattern as cronyism, resonating with accountability values.

Firm’s Trajectory and Taxpayer Contract Claims

Conan Harris & Associates secured College Bound Dorchester, a youth education nonprofit, as first client. Unverified reports claim later City of Boston payments for police diversity consulting, targeting low Black officer representation in a 23% Black city. 2023 public records requests lingered without response. Pressley’s 2024 disclosures noted property sales, rentals, stocks, and Harris’s firm driving gains. $8 million net worth assertions from partisan sources lack official backing, appearing exaggerated against her $174,000 salary.

Firm website shows minimal activity with stock photos and broken features. No post-2024 statements from couple. Harris testified in 2020 leveraging prison experience for re-entry policy.

Stakeholders and Broader Ramifications

Pressley advanced “Squad” progressive agenda while managing ethics disclosures. Harris pursued income post-public service. Walsh oversaw Harris’s hiring and rejection. City procurement handled alleged contracts, burdening taxpayers. Ethics watchdogs flagged minefields. Short-term scrutiny prompted pledges; long-term risks persist if government work continues. Case mirrors spousal business issues, strengthening calls for transparency over elite enrichment narratives.