Michelle Wu (Chinese: 吳弭; [1] pinyin: Wú Mǐ; born January 14, 1985) [2] [3] is an American lawyer and politician who has been the mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, since 2021. The daughter of Taiwanese American immigrants, Wu earned her bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from Harvard University.

From climate resiliency and transportation, to public health and community safety, Mayor Wu has established Boston as a global leader in delivering solutions to the biggest challenges families are facing.

Mayor Michelle Wu is working to make Boston a home for everyone. Since taking office, she has invested more in making housing affordable than any other administration in Boston’s history. In her first full year as mayor, gun violence fell to the lowest level on record—and has continued to fall every year since.

Nov 2, 2021 · Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston in Massachusetts. She assumed office on November 16, 2021. Her current term ends on January 5, 2026. Wu ran for election for Mayor of Boston in Massachusetts. She won in the general election on November 2, 2021. Wu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021.

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C., alongside mayors from Denver, Chicago, and New York. The hearing, convened by the Committee’s Republican leadership, focused on municipal immigration policies and their impact on cities across the country. For more details on Mayor Wu’s testimony, read the full opening ...

Mar 5, 2025 · Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testifies on Capitol Hill regarding city's immigration policies 08:00. The Democratic mayors of Boston, New York City, Chicago and Denver testified Wednesday before the ...

Michelle Wu has served as mayor of Boston, Massachusetts since November 2021. Wu was elected mayor in 2021, winning with 64% [1] of the vote, becoming the first woman, first person of color, and first Asian American elected to serve as the mayor of Boston.

Mar 6, 2025 · Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks to Congress on March 5, 2025. Mayor Michelle Wu is many things: Savvy politician, smart Harvard-trained lawyer, devoted mother.

3 days ago · Mayor Michelle Wu, The Community Builders (TCB), and Pine Street Inn (PSI) today announced the completion of Boston’s largest supportive housing development, at 3368 Washington Street. This transformative project in Jamaica Plain, which broke ground in January 2022, will provide 202 affordable homes, including 140 units dedicated to individuals formerly experiencing homelessness.

Mar 5, 2025 · Chair Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and members of the Committee, My name is Michelle Wu. I am the daughter of immigrants, and since November of 2021, I have had the honor of serving as mayor of ...

Mar 6, 2025 · Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks to Congress on March 5, 2025. WASHINGTON — Midway through a six-hour congressional hearing on immigration enforcement Wednesday, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu faced ...

Michelle Wu is an American lawyer and politician who has been the mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, since 2021.

Jan 16, 2025 · Boston Mayor Michelle Wu shared new photos of her baby born earlier this week, and spoke publicly about her decision not to take a formal maternity leave.

Michelle Wu is the first woman and first person of color to be elected Mayor of Boston. The daughter of immigrants, a Boston Public Schools mom, and an MBTA rider, Mayor Wu believes that the key to solving our deepest challenges lies in …

Michelle Wu (born January 14, 1985) is an American lawyer and politician. Wu is the 55th Mayor of Boston since 2021. She was a member of the Boston City Council from 2014 until 2021. A Taiwanese-American, she is the first Asian American woman to serve on the council or be Boston's mayor.

Dec 5, 2024 · Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston, recognized for her progressive policies and commitment to environmental sustainability. As the first woman and person of color elected to this position, she has prioritized climate action, public transportation, and …

Sep 19, 2024 · Michelle Wu on the 2024 Sustainability Leaders - Soon after becoming Boston Mayor in 2021, Michelle Wu signed a bill to fully divest the city from fossil

Jan 12, 2024 · Michelle Wu’s campaign for mayor in 2021 promised sweeping environmental legislation, action on the tent encampment at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard and reformations to the public transport system. In the two years since she took office, Wu has taken steps to address these issues.

4 days ago · Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston has invested $10 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support the acquisition of The Fairlawn Estates in Mattapan, converting all 347 units from market-rate housing to permanently affordable homes for current and future residents.

Mar 5, 2025 · Mayor Michelle Wu touted Boston’s record as one of the safest big cities in the country and defended its immigration policies in testimony before the Republican-led US House Oversight Committee ...