Diversity gives our city a competitive edge.

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

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 brought together experts from health care, business, academic institutions, and the community to develop a comprehensive blueprint for eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health care in the City of Boston.

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.

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

For every $5 that Boston's economy sends up to Beacon Hill, the state gives only $1 back to us.