The mayor’s workplace is present process a staffing shakeup, with a brand new deputy chief of workers and press secretary highlighting the modifications.
Ricardo Patrón, press secretary for the previous two and a half years, has been promoted to deputy chief of workers to Mayor Michelle Wu. Emma Pettit, deputy press secretary, will now lead the press workplace, taking up as press secretary, efficient July 1. She joined the mayor’s press workplace 5 years in the past.
“Ricardo and Emma bring a wealth of experience, institutional knowledge, and passion for ensuring City Hall connects with residents in every neighborhood,” Wu stated in an announcement. “I’m thrilled that Ricardo is transitioning into this new critical role to build on our work to make Boston home for everyone and for Emma’s bold leadership of our press office.”
The 2 promotions have been introduced alongside the departure of present Deputy Chief of Employees Yusufi Vali, who, per the mayor’s workplace, will likely be shifting out of town to take care of household issues. Patrón will transition into the position all through July.
Patrón will work alongside Chief of Employees Tiffany Chu in main the mayor’s cupboard, serving to to advance the mayor’s priorities, strengthen metropolis authorities and guarantee collaboration between metropolis departments, native organizations and different ranges of presidency to successfully ship packages and providers.
He joined the mayor’s workforce as press secretary in January 2022, after working as chief of workers to former Metropolis Councilor Lydia Edwards. Earlier than becoming a member of metropolis authorities, Patrón was a instructor within the Milwaukee Public Colleges and case supervisor within the Milwaukee Felony Justice System.
Patrón immigrated from Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, as a baby. He graduated from Marquette College with a bachelor’s diploma in worldwide affairs, and lives in East Boston together with his spouse and son.
As press secretary, Pettit will function a liaison between the mayor and reporters, conveying the mayor’s insurance policies by press conferences, interviews, public occasions and press releases.
She’s going to lead a press workplace that additionally works intently with the speechwriting, digital and pictures groups to “deliver a unified message about the Wu administration’s vision and to build transparency and trust,” the mayor’s workplace stated.
Pettit joined the press workplace in July 2019, throughout which era she has labored for 3 mayoral administrations. She has climbed the ladder from press assistant and deputy press secretary to, as of subsequent week, press secretary.
She lives in Dorchester, graduated from Northeastern College with a bachelor’s diploma in political science and worldwide affairs, and enjoys outside recreation.
Pettit will work below Chief of Communications Jessicah Pierre, who oversees town’s press, speechwriting, digital and pictures groups.
Frank Bellotti turns 101
Former Legal professional Common Frank Bellotti has turned 101 years previous!
He was one of many authentic Navy Seals and got here again residence to Massachusetts to embark on a political {and professional} profession that has but to let up. He not too long ago celebrated his birthday at Victory Level, the waterfront restaurant on the Marina Bay boardwalk in Quincy.
Pleased 101 Mr. Bellotti.
Fireworks extravaganza
Herb Chambers, a Navy veteran and Dorchester native, is sponsoring the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on July Fourth. This 12 months’s occasion is the fiftieth anniversary of the trademark fireworks present.
The 2024 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will characteristic The Mavericks & Kelli O’Hara together with favorites from the Boston Pops, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, and the Mugar Household Fireworks over the Charles River.
