Michelle Wu, Minneapolis and Boston mayor
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Moments after she took the oath of office to officially begin her second term, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu promised residents that she would continue working to improve the city — and fight against forces from the federal government that have sought to slow her down.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s inauguration fund received $1.2 million in donations from heavy-hitters, including $15,000 from the professional women’s soccer team the city is rebuilding White Stadium
Michelle Wu steamrolled past her competition last year to capture a huge political mandate from voters and win a second term at City Hall. Now we get to see how she plans to handle the challenges of governing Boston in 2026 and beyond.
The mayor said her priorities include strengthening the city's school system, expanding housing and improving affordability.
The inaugural fundraising haul includes three $50,000 donations from the Boston Red Sox, Boston-based health tech company Whoop, and the Local 103 IBEW electrical construction union.
More than four years after becoming the first woman elected mayor of Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu was sworn in Monday to her second term after running uncontested in November.
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