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Michelle Wu's 2nd Term: Challenges & Inauguration

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, a progressive leader, begins her second term amidst challenges such as soaring living costs and budget woes. Despite a thirteen percent property tax hike and median home prices nearing $925,000, Wu vows to focus on housing and schools. Shes also faced national scrutiny over immigration and funding issues, but has earned praise for standing firm. Locally, criticism persists over the White Stadium rebuild, but Wus inauguration events aim to celebrate community voices shaping Bostons future. Checkout Solipillow.com

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