Kevin was born and raised in Allston-Brighton. He continues to live and work in the neighborhood he represents. Prior to representing Allston-Brighton in the legislature, Representative Honan served his community by coordinating Summer Youth Employment Programs in Boston and working at ABCD educating low-income and elderly residents on weatherization and fuel assistance programs.
LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. I have voted to support the LGBTQ community on every single issue that has ever come before the House during my tenure. In 1987, I supported legislation then called the "Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights Bill" which prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, credit and public accommodations. In 1989, when the bill was enacted, MA was only the 2nd state in the nation to pass such a law and voting for it was considered highly controversial. Back then, I received heated criticism from many of my constituents for my support of the legislation, but I was and remained proud of my votes. I remain committed to fighting for issues important to the health and wellness of our vibrant LGTBQ+ community