Mayor Michelle Wu’s Second Inaugural Address - Full Speech

In Mayor Michelle Wu's second inaugural address for the City of Boston, she reflected on the city's rich history of innovation and resilience, drawing parallels between past challenges and current initiatives. The mayor highlighted significant achievements from her first term, including reductions in gun violence, expansion of affordable housing, improvements in public transportation, and enhancements in education such as increased graduation rates and expanded pre-K programs. Looking forward, Mayor Wu emphasized a commitment to operational excellence in city services, educational improvements including school assignment reforms and new athletic facilities, and fostering Boston's life sciences and innovation sectors. She also outlined plans to address housing affordability through innovative public planning and finance strategies, and to expand careers in green industries to build a resilient and sustainable city. The speech underscored the importance of collaboration across government levels and community engagement to continue Boston's progress and set a foundation for future growth.