Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said homelessness in Boston is a"pressing and complex issue," but the city has the resources to do something about it.to remove tent encampments in the area of the city known as"Mass. and Cass," which has seen rising homelessness and drug use.
"We are a city with resources, and we need to marshal the public and political will to ensure that we are continuing to try to address the challenge," Wu said. The City Council is supposed to vote on the mayor's proposed ordinance next week. The mayor on Wednesday said the city will continue to support arriving migrants, with spaces to stay and work authorizations. She said incorporating migrants into the local workforce will help alleviate the current strain on the state's family-shelter system.
During her appearance on Radio Boston, Wu also spoke about the conflict unfolding in Israel and Gaza. She expressed hope that Boston will remain a welcoming space"for people to share how they're feeling and doing and to share some understanding with their neighbors.""We are working very closely with Boston police and all of our community partners," she said.