Suffolk County District Legal professional Kevin Hayden endorsed Mayor Michelle Wu in her reelection bid Monday morning, lauding their “strong partnership” in making town safer.
“The kind of leadership that Michelle Wu provides — dynamic, collaborative — is so very important,” Hayden mentioned Monday. “She stands for equal justice and a deep commitment to justice for all, and her steadfast dedication to the public’s welfare is second to none. We’ve come a long way, but there’s still a lot of work to be done, and I know that the mayor and I both don’t feel no ways tired. I can’t think of a better partner to keep moving this city forward.”
The DA got here out in favor of Wu at a marketing campaign occasion in Hyde Park on Monday, becoming a member of endorsements from Rep. Ayanna Pressley, the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Affiliation, 5 SEIU locals, and extra.
Wu formally introduced her bid for a second time period in March and presently faces Josh Kraft, son of billionaire New England Patriots proprietor Robert Kraft and head of Kraft Household Philanthropies; neighborhood activist Domingos DaRosa; and Metropolis Corridor worker Kerry Augustin.
Regardless of the glowing endorsement Monday, the mayor and Hayden haven’t at all times stood on the identical facet in native elections.
In the newest 2022 district lawyer race, Wu initially endorsed Hayden’s opponent, former Metropolis Councilor Ricardo Arroyo. Wu rescinded her endorsement following sexual misconduct allegations towards Arroyo, however on the identical time, she expressed “serious concerns” with Hayden and later acknowledged she nonetheless voted for the councilor.
Wu thanked the DA for his endorsement Monday, calling him a “critical pillar” in making communities safer and praising their common partnership.
Hayden highlighted latest success in making Boston the “safest city in America,” noting the murder charge is at a low not “seen in over 60 years,” and gun violence and violent crime is “down.”
“The mayor and I have been in this together 100%, doing the work,” Hayden mentioned. “We tackled the opioid crisis with compassion and accountability. We focused on the root causes of what causes crime and death and does not enhance public safety from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so.”
