Preparing our city to achieve its destiny will require strong leadership.
I am also committed to providing city employees with housing assistance.
It's like an Alcatraz around my neck
In the 1990s, we introduced Boston's community policing strategy. We reversed the tide of violent crime that threatened our city, and we established a national model for preventing and fighting crime.
Boston is known for its innovation.
Tonight, I am pleased to announce that I have secured $1 million from the Convention Host Committee to fund the beautification of Boston's neighborhoods.