I Grew Up With A Christmas Tree,

In The 1990s, We Introduced Boston's Community Policing Strategy. We Reversed The Tide Of Violent Crime That Threatened Our City, And We Established A National Model For Preventing And Fighting Crime.

Preparing Our City To Achieve Its Destiny Will Require Strong Leadership.

The True Value Of Sport Is More Than The Skills That Young People Learn.

Currently, Boston Has Only Nine Percent Of The State's Population - But We Provide More Than 16 Percent Of The Jobs And 19 Percent Of The State's Revenues.

Boston Is The Engine Of The State's Economy.