MAJOR DOWNTOWN BOSTON PUBLIC SAFETY SUMMIT SCHEDULED FOR THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th

MAJOR DOWNTOWN BOSTON PUBLIC SAFETY SUMMIT SCHEDULED FOR THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th

Elected officials and leaders to discuss efforts underway and path forward to address ongoing public safety and public health challenges in and around Downtown Boston

BOSTON, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 8:45am ET - The Downtown Boston Public Safety Summit will take place this Thursday, October 30th, 6:30pm, at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater (219 Tremont Street in Downtown — doors open at 5:30pm; limited number of media boxes available). The Summit is being hosted by the Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association and will provide an opportunity for the One Downtown Task Force to report out on progress, to highlight key public safety initiatives underway, and to discuss and debate the work that remains to ensure that residents, workers, students, and visitors are safe and feel safe in and around Downtown Boston. Over 350 area residents and business owners are confirmed. Leading up to the Summit, 375+ Downtown residents and stakeholders have responded to a public safety survey (identical to the survey that was administered in November of 2024) - the results will be shared at the Summit this Thursday. In November of 2024, 71% of respondents to the same survey reported feeling less safe in November of 2024 than they did at the beginning of 2024.   The Summit is a follow-up to the February 27th Downtown Boston public safety convening, which included city and state officials, law enforcement agencies, social services organizations, institutional partners, business and trade associations, and civic organizations. The One Downtown Task Force, a strategic initiative aimed at improving public safety, reducing crime and homelessness, and enhancing the overall experience and quality of life for all who live, work, visit, and do business in Downtown Boston and surrounding neighborhoods, was launched following the February 27th meeting. The Task Force is being Co-chaired by Mayor Michelle Wu; Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden; State Representative Aaron Michlewitz; Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn; and Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association Co-Founder Rishi Shukla. An overview of the Task Force is available here.   The official invitation for the Downtown Boston Public Safety Summit is available here. Upon arrival, please check-in and identify your media affiliation. If you are accompanied by a video crew, you will be escorted to the area of the theater where media boxes are available. The event will begin promptly at 6:30pm.