Children need continuity as they grow and learn.

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.

The true privilege of being Mayor is that I have the opportunity to be everyone's neighbor.

Boston is safe. And we're going to keep it safe.

Here's what I see all across this great city - people working together to make Boston a better place to live and to raise children, to grow and pursue dreams.

Currently, Boston has only nine percent of the state's population - but we provide more than 16 percent of the jobs and 19 percent of the state's revenues.

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