One of our key strategies has been to restructure traditional high schools into small learning communities with personalized attention and a range of options.

Preparing our city to achieve its destiny will require strong leadership.

And for the city's birthday, we will host events in every neighborhood of the city, inviting all of our residents to share in the celebration of Boston's great epic - the story of neighbors who support one another where it matters most.

I am working hard to ensure that working families can continue to afford to live in our city.

We must be vigilant in our actions towards criminals, and innovative in our approach towards solving crime.

Diversity gives our city a competitive edge.

I am also committed to providing city employees with housing assistance.