Boston's New Mayor Faces Resistance in Push for Change and Development.
TL;DR
Boston's first woman and person of color mayor, Michelle Wu, is facing pushback from old-school power brokers as she strives to implement her campaign promises focused on racial, economic, and climate justice. The Greater Boston Real Estate Board is prepared to spend $400,000 to squash Wu's rent control plan, while the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association has deflected her proposals to make it easier to fire officers for misconduct. Despite the resistance, Wu remains focused on her agenda, which includes innovative approaches to climate change, affordable housing, and checks and balances for the Police Department.
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