Marty Walsh

“My plan for Boston's future begins in our schools - all of our schools.”

“Massachusetts is rightly proud of how our charters have transcended the unremarkable performance and shocking scandals that have beset charters in many other states.”

“I've turned being an alcoholic into being a workaholic.”

“My job as Mayor is not just to govern for the year or the moment, but to mark the way forward, and build for decades to come.”

“Whatever happens, I know one thing: Boston will stay true to its values. We believe in keeping each other safe. We believe in caring for those who are vulnerable. We believe justice and opportunity are for everyone.”

“In the end, climate action is not about global conferences or complex formulas. It's about a child here in Roxbury, who needs clean air to breathe, a park to play in, and a future filled with opportunity. That's who I've been working for.”

“We believe in Boston.”

“There are aspects of campaigning that I don't care for. I don't care for raising money and doing fundraisers, but you have to. It's part of the business.”

“If you want to cut crime, protect the environment, lift Americans up, leave no one behind, build a more perfect union, then look to the city of hopes and hearts. Look to the city of courage and champions. At a time when cities must lead, look to Boston, the leader of cities.”

“Getting from good homes to good jobs depends on good transportation.”

“I mean, I've spent time in local - in state government. I was a representative. I spent time in city government.”

“Mental health is health - period.”

“Receiving the care that you need, and are entitled to, shouldn't be a struggle.”

“You don't have a second shot at being mayor for the first time.”

“Listen, I'm a guy from Boston. Secretary of Labor. Former mayor.”

“I do my best to keep time on Sundays for me and the family. Sometimes I'm successful, sometimes I'm not.”

“I've always supported legislation for a woman's right to choose. And as mayor - I ran as an open, pro-choice candidate for mayor. If I ran for any higher office, I'm pro-choice.”

“As mayor, you have to make a decision quickly and it affects people instantly, almost.”

“Everyone in this country should be able to work one job and be able to raise a family on, not have to work two, three and four jobs to raise a family.”

“Boston is home to the world's most innovative thinkers - in science and technology, and in business, art, and architecture.”