BOSTON, MA – The following statement is from Josh Kraft regarding questions surrounding the role of the City’s Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion in a recent dispute between several subordinates.

“I share the concerns raised by City Councilor Flynn about the Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion. While it is disturbing to learn that a domestic dispute involving two City Hall aides turned into an assault on a police officer, the suggestion that a Cabinet chief, who is one of Mayor Wu’s most visible advisors, has played a role in this crisis needs to be addressed.

The public deserves more information. Mayor Wu needs to tell the public what she knows about the involvement of the Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion in this matter. When it comes to being transparent about bad news – such as with the recent BPS bus tragedy – Mayor Wu has repeatedly failed to be straightforward with the public. 

In addition, the mayor should follow the protocol in place to handle allegations of improper conduct by any city employee by referring the matter to the Boston Police Department Anti-Corruption office, which has the authority to review such matters. 

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