Mayor Marty Walsh

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Public health experts are clear that reusable bags are safe. And I thank everyone for their support. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I also want to remind everyone that, as of tomorrow, our city’s ban on plastic bags is back in place. We lifted it temporarily in March, to provide shoppers and stores more flexibility during #COVID19. But it’s important to maintain this policy, as part of our climate leadership. https://t.co/0jgrwDDFO9 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We have approved over 550 restaurants for outdoor dining. We recently announced that we are extending our Outdoor Dining Program. https://t.co/PatsWH4NJ1 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

And now, for our restaurants, we are expanding the Reopen Boston Fund, to also cover cold weather preparations for outdoor dining. This opportunity will include grants to cover heaters, storage equipment, and propane. https://t.co/nCqchuzADA — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

The Reopen Boston Fund continues to offer grants to small businesses of up to $2,000 to help with reopening costs. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our local economies and we are dedicated to supporting them through a very difficult time. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

All 54,000 cards were distributed last week to schools, who are currently arranging distribution with families. https://t.co/yOwHAH0eoe — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We have worked out a partnership with @Staples, to give every @BostonSchools student a $50 in-store shopping card for their back to school supplies. https://t.co/d3gqtkrwhP — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We will not move forward unless the numbers are right and the public health experts approve. We will ensure that every single classroom, building, and bus is clean, properly spaced, and safe. And we will provide every single family with choice. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Every single school has been prepared for: proper spacing and capacity; proper ventilation; proper cleaning and safety protocols. And school buses that are ready to go with distancing and cleaning protocols. https://t.co/U0Rr9qjKLi — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We only move forward with our phased-in plan if our positive test rate remains below 4%. We'll continue to monitor the data closely, and make adjustments if needed. We have prepared our schools for safe, in-person learning. https://t.co/Q9cS4nQ6An — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Tomorrow, the @BostonSchools begin hybrid, in-person learning for the highest-needs students. I want to be clear: keeping our students, teachers, and school staff safe is our number one priority. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

This week, we are getting a total of nearly half a million dollars to more organizations in the City. I want to thank all of them for the incredible work they do, and all the #BostonResiliencyFund donors for supporting it. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

And we have now distributed over $27 million to more than 350 nonprofits and community groups doing life-saving work in our neighborhoods. https://t.co/hyNMdmt5nd — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

So far, the #BostonResiliencyFund has raised over $33 million from nearly 6,700 donors. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Being in the red category is something we take seriously. But it is not unexpected, and it is based only on one data point. We’ve made immense progress in the last few months and we still have the ability to protect and continue that progress. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

The numbers we’re seeing are not surprising for a city like #Boston. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

I can confirm that we will not be moving forward yet into Step 2 of Phase 3. At the same time, the state has made some changes to Phase 3, Step 1 that we are accepting in #Boston. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

As I said last week, we expect to be in the red zone soon, and that is likely to happen this evening. That means we have been seeing eight or more new cases per day, per 100,000 population. https://t.co/NV0x6PblCO — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

And half of the cases we’ve seen in those last two weeks are in people under the age of 29. So we’re asking young adults to take all the precautions that everyone else is taking. In particular: we’re asking you not to hold or attend house parties, indoors or outdoors. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Recent demographic trends are important for targeting our outreach. Roughly half of the cases we’ve seen in the last two weeks of data are in our Latino communities. We have for some time been increasing our bilingual outreach and geographic outreach based on that trend. https://t.co/6nzs958oGg — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

This morning at 11:15 am, I will provide updates on #COVID19 in the @CityofBoston. Tune in on https://t.co/ifDgvyeO0i https://t.co/IbNwstA052 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We must work together, across all industries, to rebuild our economy so it works for everyone. We need to work to achieve racial justice for everyone who calls our city and country home. https://t.co/6GBMArEYOX — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

RT @CityOfBoston: Do you live near Blue Hill Avenue? Join @BostonBTD for a virtual, community conversation tonight from 6 - 8 p.m to discus… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

To learn more about this powerful community center and read my full speech visit: https://t.co/RbpUCHIDJZ — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

This year has been unlike any other, so for my annual speech to the @bostonchamber, I brought the business community to The Guild in Dorchester to talk about supporting communities through #COVID19 and ending systemic racism. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Thank you @Boston_Rooney. It was my pleasure to speak with you and the @bostonchamber. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We are determined to keep the people of our city safe, and we are determined to come out of this crisis a more resilient and more equitable city than we entered it. We are Boston, and there is nothing we can’t do when we work together. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

#Boston has been knocked down before, and we’ve always gotten back up. And when we rise up, we reach back to lift all those who have been held down in the past. This year, and these challenges, are no different. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

So if you are on this call, or you are watching this speech, I want to thank you. https://t.co/BonksOKJQ0 — PolitiTweet.org