I am working hard to ensure that working families can continue to afford to live in our city.

In the 1990s, we introduced Boston's community policing strategy. We reversed the tide of violent crime that threatened our city, and we established a national model for preventing and fighting crime.

I brought together experts from health care, business, academic institutions, and the community to develop a comprehensive blueprint for eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health care in the City of Boston.

I am also committed to providing city employees with housing assistance.

Diversity gives our city a competitive edge.