Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stands by her decision to host the ‘Electeds of Color’ holiday party, despite criticism received after sending out an email blast
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defends holiday party for elected officials of color
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is standing by her decision to host a holiday party exclusively for elected officials of color, despite accidentally sending invitations to all members of the city council. The mishap occurred when a city employee mistakenly emailed the entire 13-member panel instead of just the six council members of color.
Apology issued
Realizing the error, Wu’s aide, Denise DosSantos, promptly issued an apology. In an email, DosSantos expressed regret for any offense caused and clarified that the invitation was intended solely for elected officials of color.
An honest mistake
Mayor Wu, the first Asian American and woman mayor of Boston, defended the event as a long-standing tradition that fosters unity among elected officials of color. She emphasized that the email mishap was an honest mistake and that individual conversations had been held to address any concerns.
A space for shared experiences
Following a city council meeting, two council members of color spoke out in support of the party, highlighting its importance in providing a space for elected officials with shared experiences to come together. They stressed that the event is not meant to be divisive or cause friction.
Unfortunate but not offensive
While one white council member, Frank Baker, described the party as “unfortunate and divisive,” he clarified that he was not personally offended by the email. Baker expressed his belief that the incident should not further divide the council.
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How did Mayor Wu address the email mishap and apologize for any offense caused?
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is standing by her decision to host a holiday party exclusively for elected officials of color, despite accidentally sending invitations to all members of the city council. The mishap occurred when a city employee mistakenly emailed the entire 13-member panel instead of just the six council members of color.
Realizing the error, Wu’s aide, Denise DosSantos, promptly issued an apology. In an email, DosSantos expressed regret for any offense caused and clarified that the invitation was intended solely for elected officials of color.
Mayor Wu, the first Asian American and woman mayor of Boston, defended the event as a long-standing tradition that fosters unity among elected officials of color. She emphasized that the email mishap was an honest mistake and that individual conversations had been held to address any concerns.
Following a city council meeting, two council members of color spoke out in support of the party, highlighting its importance in providing a space for elected officials with shared experiences to come together. They stressed that the event is not meant to be divisive or cause friction.
While one white council member, Frank Baker, described the party as ”unfortunate and divisive,” he clarified that he was not personally offended by the email. Baker expressed his belief that the incident should not further divide the council.
In conclusion, Mayor Michelle Wu defends her decision to host a holiday party exclusively for elected officials of color. Despite the accidental invitations sent to all city council members, she maintains that the event is a long-standing tradition meant to foster unity and provide a space for shared experiences. The support from council members of color and the understanding of one white council member suggest that while the mishap was unfortunate, it did not cause significant offense or division within the council.
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