Boston’s Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu’s responses to a 2021 candidate questionnaire – in which she expressed support for a controversial do-not prosecute list – has come to light.
Fox News reports that Wu completed the “2021 Boston Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire” prior to her election. The survey was conducted by Progressive Massachusetts, designed to rank the progressiveness of elected officials and potential candidates.
According to her responses, Wu expressed support for allowing noncitizens to vote in the city’s local elections. She also responded “yes” when asked about the closing of the Boston Police gang database.
Most controversial though was her response to a policy memo enacted by former Suffolk County District Attorney, Rachael Rollins. Under the policy, “low-level” crimes including shoplifting, driving while suspended, destruction of property and threats, would not be prosecuted should an offender be caught.
In response to this topic as part of the survey, Wu expressed her support for the list.
Social media users were mixed in their responses, highlighting the vagueness of some crimes listed in the list.
Others disagreed with the policy enactments, expressing concern over the impact it could have on crime levels.
The do-not prosecute list can be found here, and includes 15 “non-violent” crimes. Take a look and let us know whether you agree or disagree with Mayor Wu’s support for it.
