It's like an Alcatraz around my neck

Boston is the engine of the state's economy.

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

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

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

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

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.