Michelle Wu Wins Boston Mayoral Race
At-Large City Councilor Michelle Wu has declared victory over fellow At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George in the race to be Boston’s next mayor.
How Boston Candidates Would Retool Real Estate
Boston mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George have some common critiques about how the city regulates real estate development, but their approaches reflect the difference between a gut renovation and a teardown.
Essaibi George, Wu Clash in Final Mayoral Debate
Boston City Councilors Annissa Essaibi George and...Boston May Not Get the Mayor It Needs, But It Could Get Close
After long conversations with both candidates, Banker & Tradesman’s editorial board has endorsed the candidate its members think will best grapple with the city’s housing and development challenges.
B&T’s Editorial Board Interviews Annissa Essaibi George
Banker & Tradesman’s editorial board and associate editor for commercial real estate interviewed Boston mayoral candidate Annissa Essaibi George on the afternoon of Oct. 8, 2021 about her views on development how she would handle some of the pressing concerns that will face Boston’s next mayor.
Could a Home Ownership Push Fight Boston’s Affordability Problems?
When it comes to combatting ever more expensive housing prices and rents, Boston mayors have pretty much drawn from the same playbook over the past quarter-century. Whether that strategy is actually working is a matter of much debate.
BPDA May Commit BioSquare Funds to Mass and Cass
To address the public health crisis at Mass & Cass, the Boston Planning and Development Agency is set to commit $160,000 toward new services including cleanups and social service outreach.
Boston Mayoral Hopefuls Face Off in Debate
Boston City Councilors Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu drew sharp distinctions between their campaigns as they faced off Wednesday in the first head-to-head televised debate of the final stretch of Boston’s mayoral contest.
Essaibi George Pledges TOPA, ‘Anti-Speculation Tax’ in First 100 Days
Boston mayoral candidate Annissa Essaibi George announced a 46-page “inclusion and justice agenda” aimed at reducing systemic inequalities in access to city government, housing, education and other city services.
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.
As Mayor, I’ll Ensure Our Housing Stock Keeps Pace with Our Growth
By updating processes, investing in our existing programs and truly prioritizing affordable housing, the next mayor can ensure our housing stock will meet the demands of both current and future residents.
Wu Has Strong Lead in Latest Poll
The first public poll of Boston voters in almost two months shows at-large City Councilor Michelle Wu has pulled away from her competitors as the preliminary mayoral election draws near.
Mayoral Candidates Criticize Waterfront Development Plans
Two Boston mayoral candidates and a state representative spoke against the continuing effort to rezone the downtown waterfront and the Chiofaro Co.’s Pinnacle skyscraper proposal, criticizing the development plans for insufficient resiliency and social equity.
Janey, Wu Lead New Poll on Mayoral Race
Boston’s Acting Mayor Kim Janey and At-Large City Councilor Michelle Wu lead a new poll from Suffolk University and the Boston Globe taking the temperature of the city’s race for mayor.
Essaibi George Backs ‘Anti-Speculation’ Tax; Wu Backs Housing Funding
City Councilor At-Large Annissa Essaibi George outlined proposals to reform Boston housing and development as mayor, including support for an anti-speculation tax and higher minimum affordable unit requirements in multifamily projects.
Wu Signs Pledge as Union Launches Group to Pressure Boston Candidates
A joint effort by one of Boston’s biggest construction union and a pair of developers to sway the Boston mayoral race has netted its first two pledge signers.
