Boston’s new mayor, Michelle Wu, took the oath of office this week, and was sworn in on Nov. 16 as the first person of color and woman elected to lead the city of Boston.
Boston University News Service photographer Mohan Ge was on hand for the ceremony, capturing the moment at the Boston City Council chambers on Wednesday.
Following her victory over Annissa Essaibi George in the mayoral election, Michelle Wu became the 55th Mayor of Boston. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)Michelle Wu with her younger son Cass Wu Pewarski at the Boston City Council. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)Former acting Mayor and fellow Democrat Kim Janey gave a speech commending Michelle Wu as the one she trusts in leading Boston with the same passion she has for the city. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)Michelle Wu’s remarks highlighted her plan to focus on ensuring diversity and accessibility for Boston. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)Michelle Wu stood with her husband Conor Pewarski and two sons Blaise and Cass as she was sworn in as the new Mayor of Boston. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)Michelle Wu’s full inauguration is scheduled for January 2022. (Photo by Mohan Ge/BU News Service)
