See what Boston Mayor Michelle Wu had to say in her first State of the City address.
When we learned the MBTA would finally make major repairs to the Orange line—but with just two weeks' notice—we didn’t back away: every City department stepped in to keep Boston moving and proved that a more connected, coordinated system is possible. Tonight, I’m renewing my call for the people of Boston to have a seat on the MBTA Board.
In so many other cities, none of this would have been possible. But Boston has never let anyone else define our possibilities. Of course, we can’t grow sustainably unless our residents are secure in their homes. Our housing crisis displaces children and families, drives down enrollment in schools, hurts local businesses, increases homelessness, and strains our public health and safety systems. So, our housing plan must be just as comprehensive. We’ll deploy every tool, every strategy, and every resource to create more housing that residents can actually afford.
Which brings me to the next generation. As mayor, and as a mom, fighting for the future that my two boys—and all our kids—deserve is what drives the urgency behind all that we do. Like our approach to planning, Boston’s approach to education has been deeply shaped by our history. The story is one that many of us know well—and it deserves telling—but that’s for next year’s State of the City.
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