On the fourth Thursday in August, my neighbors and I cordon off the ends of our block and take over the street for an evening. The annual Augustus Ave. block party is an exercise in teamwork and deep democracy. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
The success of Boston's economy is intertwined with the health and well-being of every neighborhood. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
We've got to change the culture of riding the T. It is a civic space for community conversations, but everyone's always really quiet on… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
I'm the daughter of immigrants and my parents came to this country with nothing in their pockets and not speaking English and all of… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
It is not enough to simply dismiss policy, because it's too complicated or we're scared about what the unintended consequences might be. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
Free public transportation is the single biggest step we could take toward economic mobility, racial equity, and climate justice. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
We need to be fearless in reaching for the scale of change that our residents deserve. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
Too often, our societal norms still set up a false choice between parenting and professionalism. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
We should be demilitarizing the Boston police in weapons and tactics, and interactions with community. We should be reining in ballooning overtime for the… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
Women especially are often asked to choose between being a mother and being a leader. Without adequate policy support, too many women face not… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
Investing in free public transportation would establish a right to mobility - the right of every person to access every part of our city,… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
We need to see more resources in the combination of public safety and public health but we have to use our dollars wisely. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
We're ready to be a Boston that doesn't push people out, but welcomes all who call our city home. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
