Although I was born-and-raised in Massachusetts, I’ve never lived in Boston – though many people often just assume so since it’s the largest city in the state, as well as the capitol. I’ve blogged about Lisa Wong, Massachusetts’ first ever Asian American mayor, but haven’t really heard of Boston City Council member Michelle Wu until recently.
Earlier this January, Wu made history in Boston:
“Boston’s City Council voted unanimously today to elect at-large councilor Michelle Wu its next president, making her the first Asian-American and third woman to hold the seat in the body’s 106-year history.
In her first address as president, Wu said the council will take action on income inequality, criminal justice system reform, improved educational opportunities, and preparing for climate change.”
The city council is essentially the legislative body of a city. Boston has never elected an Asian American mayor, though someone I’ve blogged about, former Boston city council member Sam Yoon made a good run for role. I’m hoping Wu considers running for mayor one day.
