POLITICO Massachusetts Playbook: Wu’s walk-up week
By Kelly Garrity SAFETY FIRST — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is already leveraging next week’s hearing before the House Oversight Committee to her political advantage. Take her schedule Tuesday. Wu joined WBUR’s “Morning Edition,” where she laid out her main message. “The city's safety levels, and the level of trust and coordination, has never been higher,” she told host Tiziana Dearing. Then it was on to WUNR 1600 AM, a Spanish language station (Wu speaks fluently) , where she assuaged the city’s immigrant residents that Boston is still safe for them . And she rounded out the afternoon gathering faith leaders from across the city, jotting down notes as ministers from a range of religions offered suggestions for what message she should take to Washington next week. The day’s meetings weren’t the first Wu has had as she prepares to be quizzed on Boston’s sanctuary status by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) and other members...