Municipal Leaders from Across the State Endorse Michelle Wu’s 2021 Boston Mayoral Bid
Elected officials
representing a new generation of leadership will join Wu for an event
highlighting the power of local government next week.
Boston, MA - Today, a dozen municipal leaders from across Greater Boston and
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced their support for Boston City
Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu’s mayoral campaign for bold, urgent
leadership.
The leaders
listed below have endorsed Michelle Wu’s mayoral bid in support of Boston’s
potential to be a catalyst for systemic change across the state and the
country.
- Watertown
Town Councilor Caroline Bays
- Quincy
City Councilor Ian Cain
- Somerville
City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen
- Chelsea
City Councilor Judith Garcia
- Brookline
Select Board Member Raul Fernandez
- Everett
City Councilor Stephanie Martins
- Pittsfield
City Councilor Helen Moon
- Lowell
City Councilor Vesna Nuon
- Malden
City Councilor Ryan O’Malley
- Newton
City Councilor Holly Ryan
- Cambridge
City Councilor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
- Cambridge
City Councilor Quinton Zondervan
On
Tuesday, December 15th, these elected officials will join Wu for a virtual
event to discuss the power of local government and the need for a regional
vision and partnership to solve our deepest challenges, such as housing,
transportation, climate, and closing the racial wealth gap.
“I’m
grateful and proud to stand with these friends and trailblazers who share a
fierce belief in the power of cities to lead,” said Michelle Wu. “From
housing, to transportation, climate change, and closing the racial wealth
gap—we need regional vision and partnership to solve the inequities our
communities are facing.”
“We
need a progressive mayor of Boston to push our shared agenda forward and
partner in leading the way for change in all our municipalities,” said City
Councilor Caroline Bays.
"Over
the last few years, Michelle and I have worked together on developing pathways
for the next generation of political leadership in the Commonwealth,” City
Councilor Ian Cain. “I'm now proud to support Michelle in her candidacy for
Mayor of Boston. In a sea full of nonsense and political pandering, look no
further for a person with a rare blend of intellect, empathy, authenticity,
and, most importantly, integrity. While I live on the opposite side of the
banks of the Neponset River in Quincy, as a good neighbor in Boston, Michelle
has been and will continue to be an ally to our city. I look forward to
continuing our work together and to seeing a leader of my generation, who holds
a bold vision, take the reins and carry our capital city into the future."
"Michelle
Wu makes me excited about the future,” City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen.
“The challenges facing our cities are profound, and if we want to make real
progress we need leaders willing to fight for affordable housing, public
transportation, racial justice, climate justice, and so much more - that's why
I'm proud to support Michelle Wu."
"Michelle
Wu is a phenomenal leader who brings diverse voices into the conversation,”
said Select Board Member Raul Fernandez. “Whether it’s on
transportation, housing affordability, racial justice, or tackling the climate
crisis, she brings the kind of smart, urgent, and community-engaged leadership
our region needs. I'm excited to support her for Mayor of Boston, and invite
you to join me!"
"I
am thrilled to endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston,” said City Councilor
Judith Garcia. “Michelle has proven to be a relentless advocate for those
who have been unseen and unheard for too long. She understands the urgency of
this time and I cannot think of a better person to lead Boston forward."
“I
am proud to support a sister in service with a proven record of fighting for
education, climate, and closing the deep racial wealth gap in Boston,” said City
Councilor Stephanie Martins. “Michelle Wu has been and will be on the front
lines fighting for a better Boston for everyone.”
“I
am honored to endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston! I've been following
Councilor Wu's career ever since she helped make Boston a national leader on
paid parental leave policies,” said City Councilor Helen Moon. “Over the
years, I have continued to be impressed by her thoughtful, inclusive and
comprehensive leadership approach. I'm excited to continue to partner with her
on our collective vision to elevate the ideas and activism of our communities
for a new generation of leadership from Boston to Pittsfield and beyond.”
“Michelle
and I share a deep commitment to inclusion, diversity, and representation in
government,” said City Councilor Vesna Nuon. “Michelle brings a lens of
equity to every issue she tackles and a determination to ensure that all voices
are at the table. At a time when so many people feel cut off from their elected
officials and cut out from the democratic process, Michelle’s is a needed voice
to lead the City of Boston as Mayor. I’m honored to stand with her in this
campaign.”
“Whether
it be housing insecurity, the future of transportation, public health, or
climate justice, it is clear now more than ever that the challenges we face
require bold leadership and regional collaboration to solve,” City Councilor
Ryan O’Malley. “Michelle has proven that she is willing and able to take
the bold action needed to ensure that Boston becomes more resilient, healthy,
and fair. I proudly endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston.”
“Michelle
Wu has been a leader for Transgender rights on the Boston City Council and I'm
proud to partner with her to make affordable housing and great public
transportation accessible to all,” said City Councilor Holly Ryan.
“I’m
excited to endorse Michelle Wu because she’s been a leader on housing and
economic justice, transit equity, and climate resiliency,” said City
Councilor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler. “And just as importantly, she understands
these are interconnected and have to be addressed together to create a city
that works for all its residents.”
“I’m
so excited to support Councilor Wu for Mayor of Boston,” City Councilor
Quinton Zondervan. “Her impressive plan for a Boston Green New Deal would
address the climate crisis with equity and environmental justice at the center,
which is exactly the kind of commitment and leadership we need as we make our
just transition away from fossil fuels.”
In
September, Michelle Wu launched her mayoral campaign for bold, urgent
leadership to build a Boston for everyone. Michelle is a mom of two young kids,
a daughter of immigrants, and a fierce believer that we can solve our deepest
challenges through building community. As a Boston City Councilor, Michelle has
worked in coalition to deliver bold, systemic change and redefine what is
possible through activist city leadership.
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