Political Quotes

Michelle Wu

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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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Jun 22, 2026

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.

reason.com
Jun 21, 2026

We are the city of champions, so we knew that this was going to be a great experience for us.

heraldscotland.com
Jun 21, 2026

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.

heraldscotland.com
Jun 19, 2026

The sister city agreement is an enduring partnership from there on out.

thenational.scot
Jun 19, 2026

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.

thenational.scot
Jun 19, 2026

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.

thenational.scot
Jun 14, 2026

I understood that it took a Scot to get rid of the British 251 years ago.

thenational.scot
Sep 4, 2025

This unconstitutional attack on our city is not a surprise.

apnews.com
Sep 4, 2025

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.

apnews.com
Sep 2, 2025

We won’t let you get away with kicking our loved ones off health care to fund tax breaks for the rich.

newrepublic.com
Aug 19, 2025

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…

commondreams.org
Aug 19, 2025

This federal administration's false and continuous attacks on American cities and millions of our residents are unprecedented.

commondreams.org
Aug 19, 2025

Boston will never back down from being a beacon of freedom, and a home for everyone.

commondreams.org
Jun 23, 2025

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.

nypost.com
Jun 14, 2025

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.

cbsnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

A city that is scared is not a city that is safe.

newsweek.com
Mar 4, 2025

Boston has not historically been governed by 'the word of presidents, or kings, or presidents who think they are kings.'

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

Congress could pass 'bipartisan legislation, and that would be comprehensive immigration law.'

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home.

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

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.

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

The false narrative is that immigrants in general are criminals or immigrants in general cause all sorts of danger and harm.

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

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.'

commondreams.org
Mar 3, 2025

I am going to represent the City of Boston, the amazing people who live here, work here who are making our community wonderful.

newsweek.com

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