Mayor Marty Walsh

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

The decision to end the #2020Census early is extremely unfortunate. This loss of time undercuts Bostonians' access to the once-a-decade count and jeopardizes a complete count. It undermines democracy and the belief that everyone should be included, represented, and invested in. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Testing access is fundamental to our recovery from #COVID19. If you or someone you know is feeling sick or has been in contact with someone with the virus, get tested today. https://t.co/gduYSvqlXS https://t.co/vSMZ947opa — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

While we don’t have a vaccine for #COVID19, we do have one for the flu. By getting vaccinated, you help us slow the spread of the flu and ease the strain on our healthcare system. https://t.co/CtLGyB3l0I — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Happy 245th birthday to the @USNavy. Thank you to all of the sailors for your tireless commitment to protecting and defending our country. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

✅ We also have a Housing Stability Pledge. More than 30 large landlords have signed an agreement to avoid evictions https://t.co/TtWbEfCCBM — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

✅ We are reopening our Rental Relief Fund, which has already helped 1,000 families. New applications will be available on October 19 https://t.co/rp2vLXXNbK — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

✅ We are putting in place tools & resources ✅ We mailed 46,000 at-risk households to let them know their rights ✅ We have an ordinance at the City Council to require landlords to provide information about a tenant’s rights and resources https://t.co/Tasv8zT0Tm — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I want to update you on our work to keep people in their homes after the State eviction moratorium expires on October 17. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I call on each and every one of us to play a positive and constructive role in this process. That’s how we will move Boston forward. That’s how we will move America forward. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We have to change it in a foundational way, to put an end to those experiences and inequities for good. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Doing better than before isn’t enough. Doing better than other cities isn’t enough. We have to change the system we inherited. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

At a time of national turmoil, Boston will offer a model of how to come together and move forward in achieving racial justice in our country. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

These are bold steps forward. They will mark a new era for Boston in police practices and community relations. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I look forward to collaborating with the members of the Boston City Council and the State Legislature on each of these issues, as well as with the leadership of @BostonPolice. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

This step will build on the success of our Police Cadet program by developing a new pipeline for diverse Boston residents into law enforcement careers. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

✅ This coming Monday, I will file a Home Rule Petition with the City Council, and ultimately with the State Legislature, to amend the state Civil Service rules that govern police department hiring. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

✅ In addition, I will immediately direct Chief of Equity Karilyn Crockett—and a cross-cabinet team of leaders—to support @BostonPolice in creating a Diversity and Inclusion Unit and updating their internal policies to ensure they are all written through the lens of equity. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

✅ This week, I have directed my Administration to create a job posting for an Executive Director of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency, so that we can create it as soon as possible. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

It will house a Civilian Review Board with subpoena power to conduct investigations, and an Internal Affairs Oversight Panel that builds on and strengthens the existing CO-OP board. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Specifically: ✅ In the coming weeks, I will take the necessary actions to create an Office of Police Accountability and Transparency. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

As I have said before, I accept and endorse each of these principles. Today I can announce that I will use every tool at my disposal to make this a reality. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

✅ They call for expanded public access to the policies, procedures, and data of the Police Department. ✅They call for action in each of these areas within a timeline of 180 days. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

✅ They call for the continued expansion of the body-worn camera program and the continued ban on biometrics and facial recognition technology. ✅ They call for enhanced Use of Force policies that articulate a clear disciplinary code. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

✅They call for an Office of Police Accountability and Transparency with full subpoena power to investigate misconduct. ✅They call for a Diversity and Inclusion Unit in @BostonPolice to work on representation and equity for officers of color. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

These recommendations are bold and comprehensive: — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

The Task Force shared draft recommendations last month. They took public input through an additional listening session. Now they have completed and shared with me their final recommendations. Today I am pleased to officially accept these recommendations. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I also appointed a Task Force to review police policies and procedures, take community input, and present recommendations for action and reform. https://t.co/g1qG1vV2IF — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I will repeat what I have said since then. This time, we must—and we will—sustain that urgency and turn it into transformational, systemic change. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We’ve talked about it for a long time. We’ve made some progress, and I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in Boston. But we’ve seen this year, we have a long way to go. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Justice in economic opportunity. Justice in education. Justice in housing. And justice in public safety. We must be a city where every single person receives equal protection and equitable opportunity. — PolitiTweet.org