Michelle Wu (Chinese: 吳弭; [1] pinyin: Wú Mǐ; born January 14, 1985) [2][3] is an American politician serving as the mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, since 2021. The daughter of Taiwanese American immigrants, Wu earned her bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from Harvard University.

2 days ago · Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC), Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and other community partners today announced that eligible Boston ...

Mayor Michelle Wu is working to make Boston a home for everyone. Since taking office, she has invested more in making housing affordable than any other administration in Boston’s history.

2 days ago · Josh Kraft, a political newcomer who is running as a Democrat, said his top priority was addressing the city’s housing crisis.

Jan 30, 2025 · Mayor Michelle Wu announced the approval of an amendment to the City’s zoning code by the Boston Zoning Commission to include Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Zoning. This new zoning will introduce decarbonization requirements for development projects that accelerate progress on the City’s goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050. Additionally, it will help Boston lead in the transition to a sustainable ...

6 days ago · NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Boston mayor Michelle Wu, who just welcomed her third child. She's the first Boston mayor to give birth while in office.

Jan 24, 2025 · Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmarks Commission announced the official designation of Boston City Hall as a local Landmark. The designation recognizes Boston City Hall’s architectural, cultural, and civic significance, ensuring the preservation of its unique character and historical identity for future generations.

Nov 2, 2021 · Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston in Massachusetts. She assumed office on November 16, 2021. Her current term ends on January 5, 2026. Wu ran for election for Mayor of Boston in Massachusetts. She won in the general election on November 2, 2021. Wu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

1 day ago · Mayor Michelle Wu took time Wednesday morning to respond to some of the criticisms thrown at her by Josh Kraft, who announced his bid to unseat the mayor this week.

Jan 16, 2025 · Boston Mayor Michelle Wu shared new photos of her baby born earlier this week, and spoke publicly about her decision not to take a formal maternity leave.