As Boston welcomes people from around the world to gather and enjoy our city this summer, these new social districts will create even more opportunities to build community and have fun responsibly.
Michelle Wu
The Public Record
Michelle Wu is an American politician serving as the Mayor of Boston since November 2021. She is the first woman and the first person of color to hold this office. A member of the Democratic Party, Wu previously served as a Boston City Councilor from January 2014 until November 2021. During her tenure, she has focused on issues such as affordable housing, climate change, and equitable access to public services.
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June 26, 2026
Today, our Haitian and Syrian neighbors, friends, coworkers, and family members are hearing a message from the highest court in this country...…
— Michelle Wu
We are the city of champions, so we knew that this was going to be a great experience for us.
But I think we've won one more title this time around: Boston is clearly the best host city for the World Cup right now, and that is, thanks in large part to the Tartan Army.
They’re gathering all the litter, putting it away when the trash cans are overflowed, putting it in a little pile next to the trash cans.
I think we may see some lingering traditions from their visit, and I have to admit I also put a cone on Bill Russell’s head outside today.
I understood that it took a Scot to get rid of the British 251 years ago.
Boston is a thriving community, the economic and cultural hub of New England, and the safest major city in the country — but this administration is intent on attacking our community to advance their own authoritarian agenda.
We won’t let you get away with kicking our loved ones off health care to fund tax breaks for the rich.
On behalf of the people of Boston, and in solidarity with the cities and communities targeted by this federal administration for our refusal to bow down to unconstitutional threats and unlawful coercion, we affirm our support for each…
This federal administration's false and continuous attacks on American cities and millions of our residents are unprecedented.
Boston will never back down from being a beacon of freedom, and a home for everyone.
With this Heat Emergency coming as we kick off the summer season, we ask our community members to please take care and prepare accordingly for the extreme heat.
There is so much happening in the world, and this is Boston's statement that we are home for everyone. We are going to continue to stand strong and be a welcoming community.
Boston has not historically been governed by 'the word of presidents, or kings, or presidents who think they are kings.'
Congress could pass 'bipartisan legislation, and that would be comprehensive immigration law.'
To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home.
Shame on him for lying about my city, for having the nerve to insult our police commissioner who has overseen the safest Boston has been in anyone's lifetime.
The false narrative is that immigrants in general are criminals or immigrants in general cause all sorts of danger and harm.
Under a local law called the Trust Act, authorities work with the agency 'every single day on criminal matters and hold people who are committing crimes accountable.'
I am going to represent the City of Boston, the amazing people who live here, work here who are making our community wonderful.





