Our economic competitiveness turns on a thriving, inclusive culture grounded in racial and economic justice. — Michelle Wu Culture Copy Share Image
I reject the notion that Boston is a city hopelessly divided by neighborhood, income level or political outlook. — Michelle Wu Boston Copy Share Image
We need bold proposals to make public transit the most reliable, convenient, and affordable transportation option. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
Food justice must be incorporated into the city's long term and big picture planning efforts. — Michelle Wu Big picture Copy Share Image
Boston's future depends on taking the lessons from the coronavirus pandemic to tackle big challenges. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
We must build a thriving and inclusive arts, restaurant, and nightlife scene to reflect Boston's culture and diversity. — Michelle Wu Art Copy Share Image
Investing in free public transportation would establish a right to mobility - the right of every person to access every part of… — Michelle Wu City Copy Share Image
In bringing my baby to work, I am happy to be a visible reminder of how messy and difficult it is to… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
Contact your local legislators to talk about your community's needs. Show up at City Council hearings and demand change. — Michelle Wu Change Copy Share Image
I remember very vividly being little and bringing my lunch to school and taking out what was my to-die-for treats from home,… — Michelle Wu Home Copy Share Image
I'm tired but grateful: choosing to blend parenting and public service has made me a more confident mother and a better legislator. — Michelle Wu Mother Copy Share Image
I think if we're going to be serious as a city, as a country, about addressing climate change, addressing inequality and racial… — Michelle Wu Action Copy Share Image
I put my name out there and ran for public service because I want more inclusion, diversity, and opportunity... I will fight… — Michelle Wu Diversity Copy Share Image
We must center restaurants, bodegas, and other food businesses as critical food infrastructure for racial and economic justice. — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
The City of Boston and the T need each other. From designating bus-only lanes to implementing transit signal priority, the MBTA and… — Michelle Wu City Copy Share Image
When we talk about big issues like climate justice, of course that involves global and statewide implications. But it's also how we… — Michelle Wu City Copy Share Image
The antidote to the malaise and distrust that led to the rise of Trump is total civic engagement: working together from the… — Michelle Wu City Copy Share Image
In nearly a decade in city government, I have learned that the easiest thing to do in government is nothing. And in… — Michelle Wu Change Copy Share Image
Action at the city level is what will make national momentum possible on our most urgent issues, and this is the level… — Michelle Wu Action Copy Share Image
Boston must take every opportunity to move toward transparent, accountable, equitable development for public health and shared prosperity. That starts with using… — Michelle Wu Fight Copy Share Image
The first time I set foot in Boston City Hall, I felt invisible - swallowed up by the cavernous concrete hallways, and… — Michelle Wu Boston 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… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
We need a T governance structure capable of responding to the depth of our regional transportation crisis while tearing down silos that… — Michelle Wu Crisis Copy Share Image
I've learned I can't really affect or control what journalists write, so I just try my best to be transparent and answer… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
In the drive to prove our status as a world-class city, let's stay true to our democratic legacy and what Boston has… — Michelle Wu Debate Copy Share Image
When new moms and dads can better support their families and give our youngest Americans the healthiest, most loving start to life,… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
Our public schools are an area where I will be rolling up my sleeves and spending a lot of my time, pushing… — Michelle Wu Education Copy Share Image
When I first ran for City Council in 2013, I was told over and over again that I would likely lose, and… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
Aligning private development with community needs for equity and resiliency is one of the most powerful roles of city government. — Michelle Wu City Copy Share Image
On the fourth Thursday in August, my neighbors and I cordon off the ends of our block and take over the street… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
Boston has jobs... And we have plenty of talent in our communities, who either physically can't get there because the transportation system… — Michelle Wu Boston Copy Share Image
Raising the cost of public transit would burden residents who can least afford transportation alternatives and punish commuters who are doing the… — Michelle Wu Air quality Copy Share Image
We can't afford to just nibble around the edges of the status quo. We need to take the actions to secure our… — 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
Working families need daily access to affordable, quality early education and childcare, not just an annual tax break for wealthier families. — Michelle Wu Childcare 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… — Michelle Wu Change Copy Share Image
Mobilize your friends and neighbors to understand that your day-to-day involvement with local government matters far more than a referendum on the… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
To reverse the decline of our public transit system and end the transportation disparities that divide our city and region, we must… — Michelle Wu Change Copy Share Image
I love being ankle deep in conversations about sewers and potholes. That's where my heart has always been, and city government has… — Michelle Wu Chance Copy Share Image
When we fall short of meeting community needs - for stable housing, safe streets, open space, reliable transportation, food access, a healthy… — Michelle Wu Community Copy Share Image
