Q&A: Boston Mayoral Candidate Josh Kraft Talks Housing
Josh Kraft is centering his campaign around issues like housing, bike lanes and the reconstruction of White Stadium – all of which he calls “failed policies” of the Wu administration.
Wu, Kraft Spar Over Office Valuations
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and challenger Josh Kraft sparred over the latest report predicting a steep decline in office valuations and the implications for the city’s fiscal health.
O’Brien Decides Against Mayoral Run
His abrupt reversal comes after his entry into the race was all but assured last week, and leaves the field to Mayor Michelle Wu and other challengers hoping to topple the first-term incumbent.
O’Brien Reportedly Set to Enter Mayor’s Race
Real estate developer Tom O’Brien reportedly will announce his candidacy for mayor of Boston next week, joining Josh Kraft in the bid to unseat incumbent Michelle Wu.
Mayor Wu Could See a Challenger from Boston’s Real Estate Industry
Tom O’Brien, the developer who once worked inside Boston City Hall under Mayor Thomas Menino, is now weighing a campaign for the top job.
Kraft Claims IDP Cut Will Kickstart Housing Construction
Boston mayoral challenger Josh Kraft would create a city registry of rent-controlled apartments to bypass brokers under a voluntary proposal to rein in rent increases.
In Campaign Launch, Kraft Pitches Rent Control
Challenger Joshua Kraft took aim at incumbent Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s record on housing production and affordability as he launched his campaign for mayor Tuesday morning.
Wu-Kraft Race Looking More and More Likely
Josh Kraft, who heads up the philanthropic New England Patriots Foundation, may not officially be a candidate for mayor of Boston, but he’s making moves and holding talks that potentially indicate an eye on formalizing a 2025 campaign.
UPDATED: Wu, Essaibi George Win Spots in General Election
Both candidates say they have taken top spots in the preliminary election to be Boston’s next permanent mayor, and their challengers have all conceded.
Developers Weigh in With Wallets in Mayoral Race
As potential major changes loom in Boston’s development policies, real estate executives are weighing in with their wallets in the mayoral race.
Campbell Proposes Waiving Liquor License Fees
Boston city councilor and mayoral candidate Andrea Campbell called for waiving liquor license fees in 2022 and a 15-percent cap on Uber Eats-style delivery service fees as part of a platform to help the city’s restaurant industry recover from the pandemic.
Janey Becomes First Woman, Person of Color to Be Boston Mayor
Boston has a new mayor in Kim Janey, who became the city’s first female and first person of color to take the office Monday.
Warren Supports Wu in Boston Mayoral Race
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a former Harvard Law School professor, took sides over the weekend in the suddenly wide open Boston mayoral contest, endorsing City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu’s campaign.
