@loumandarini
@loumandarini.bsky.social
Senior Adviser to Mayor Michelle Wu (@wutrain.bsky.social)
Boston political history geek
New Orleans Obsessive
Crusty, but Lovable
Dinner Party Aficionado
Indoorsman
Schadenfreude Connoisseur
Trad Jazz Freak
Roamin’ Catholic
Film Buff
Opinions my own
Boston political history geek
New Orleans Obsessive
Crusty, but Lovable
Dinner Party Aficionado
Indoorsman
Schadenfreude Connoisseur
Trad Jazz Freak
Roamin’ Catholic
Film Buff
Opinions my own
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Chainsaw skills:
Wu 1
Musk 0
Wu 1
Musk 0
The Nova Scotia Christmas tree is officially on its way to the oldest public park in America! Thank you from Boston to our northerly neighbors for well over a century of friendship & care.
November 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Chainsaw skills:
Wu 1
Musk 0
Wu 1
Musk 0
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The Nova Scotia Christmas tree is officially on its way to the oldest public park in America! Thank you from Boston to our northerly neighbors for well over a century of friendship & care.
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Nova Scotia Christmas tree is officially on its way to the oldest public park in America! Thank you from Boston to our northerly neighbors for well over a century of friendship & care.
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In Boston, every day is No Kings Day
October 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
In Boston, every day is No Kings Day
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This morning, we proudly cut the ribbon on the new Sarah Roberts School in Roslindale!
In 1847, a brave five-year-old girl and her father became the first to challenge school segregation in court. Sarah Roberts and her father, Benjamin Roberts, sued the City of Boston. 🧵
In 1847, a brave five-year-old girl and her father became the first to challenge school segregation in court. Sarah Roberts and her father, Benjamin Roberts, sued the City of Boston. 🧵
October 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This morning, we proudly cut the ribbon on the new Sarah Roberts School in Roslindale!
In 1847, a brave five-year-old girl and her father became the first to challenge school segregation in court. Sarah Roberts and her father, Benjamin Roberts, sued the City of Boston. 🧵
In 1847, a brave five-year-old girl and her father became the first to challenge school segregation in court. Sarah Roberts and her father, Benjamin Roberts, sued the City of Boston. 🧵
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I am delighted to welcome Clare Kelly as our new Chief of Staff!
Clare has been a key leader over the last 4 years, serving as Director of Intergovernmental Relations since Jan. 2022. Her decades of service in government and community will help steer our work to make Boston a home for everyone.
Clare has been a key leader over the last 4 years, serving as Director of Intergovernmental Relations since Jan. 2022. Her decades of service in government and community will help steer our work to make Boston a home for everyone.
October 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I am delighted to welcome Clare Kelly as our new Chief of Staff!
Clare has been a key leader over the last 4 years, serving as Director of Intergovernmental Relations since Jan. 2022. Her decades of service in government and community will help steer our work to make Boston a home for everyone.
Clare has been a key leader over the last 4 years, serving as Director of Intergovernmental Relations since Jan. 2022. Her decades of service in government and community will help steer our work to make Boston a home for everyone.
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Thank you! Even better: polls are actually open until 8pm tonight 😄
Happy election day #Boston ! Thrilled to cast my vote to re-elect @wutrain.bsky.social this morning -- and grateful for our poll workers who got me in and out in about two minutes.
Polls are open until 7! Find your voting location here:
www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistr...
#mapoli
Polls are open until 7! Find your voting location here:
www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistr...
#mapoli
September 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Thank you! Even better: polls are actually open until 8pm tonight 😄
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Sunday afternoon door-knocking + crashing Patriots watch parties 😅 Rather be with fans in Dorchester than in the luxury box in Foxboro any day of the week!
September 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Sunday afternoon door-knocking + crashing Patriots watch parties 😅 Rather be with fans in Dorchester than in the luxury box in Foxboro any day of the week!
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It’s Boston vs. the billionaires, and I’m with Boston.
September 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It’s Boston vs. the billionaires, and I’m with Boston.
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Not just any supporter—a compatriot helping Trump with flights to Guantánamo
August 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Not just any supporter—a compatriot helping Trump with flights to Guantánamo
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Boston will not back down from who we are and what we stand for.
August 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Boston will not back down from who we are and what we stand for.
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We’re making Boston a home for everyone—except rats. 🐀
Join the City of Boston for “Let’s Talk Rats: the Boston Rodent Action Plan” this Tuesday, August 12 to share your feedback and see what steps we’re taking to reduce the rodent population in Boston.
Register at boston.gov/rats —link in bio.
Join the City of Boston for “Let’s Talk Rats: the Boston Rodent Action Plan” this Tuesday, August 12 to share your feedback and see what steps we’re taking to reduce the rodent population in Boston.
Register at boston.gov/rats —link in bio.
August 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We’re making Boston a home for everyone—except rats. 🐀
Join the City of Boston for “Let’s Talk Rats: the Boston Rodent Action Plan” this Tuesday, August 12 to share your feedback and see what steps we’re taking to reduce the rodent population in Boston.
Register at boston.gov/rats —link in bio.
Join the City of Boston for “Let’s Talk Rats: the Boston Rodent Action Plan” this Tuesday, August 12 to share your feedback and see what steps we’re taking to reduce the rodent population in Boston.
Register at boston.gov/rats —link in bio.
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Oh wow they really changed the coloring to make me look like a vampire 😂
Same message from that day goes for the Kraft billionaire SuperPAC: Hands Off Boston!
Same message from that day goes for the Kraft billionaire SuperPAC: Hands Off Boston!
August 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Oh wow they really changed the coloring to make me look like a vampire 😂
Same message from that day goes for the Kraft billionaire SuperPAC: Hands Off Boston!
Same message from that day goes for the Kraft billionaire SuperPAC: Hands Off Boston!
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The Mayor of Boston should work for the people of Boston & no one else, without hidden financial interests, conflicts, & entanglements.
I’ve released my full & complete financials every year for the last 12 years. Josh Kraft promised to do so months ago…still waiting!
I’ve released my full & complete financials every year for the last 12 years. Josh Kraft promised to do so months ago…still waiting!
Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft says he made $6.3M last year, but short on specifics #news
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/08/01/boston-mayoral-candidate-josh-kraft-says-he-made-6-3m-last-year-but-short-on-specifics/
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/08/01/boston-mayoral-candidate-josh-kraft-says-he-made-6-3m-last-year-but-short-on-specifics/
Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft says he made $6.3M last year, but short on specifics
Boston Herald
www.bostonherald.com
August 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The Mayor of Boston should work for the people of Boston & no one else, without hidden financial interests, conflicts, & entanglements.
I’ve released my full & complete financials every year for the last 12 years. Josh Kraft promised to do so months ago…still waiting!
I’ve released my full & complete financials every year for the last 12 years. Josh Kraft promised to do so months ago…still waiting!
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Donald Trump has proven that politicians today can get away with ignoring basic transparency & avoid accountability on personal financial interests, conflicts & entanglements. I’ve been disclosing financials since before Trump & still believe in good government. Here’s why it matters in this race:🧵
Josh Kraft has yet to disclose his 2024 tax return — in fact, he's filing late
In May, the Kraft campaign said it would release his tax returns “in the near future.” But now the campaign says the candidate had asked the IRS for a six-month filing extension.
www.wbur.org
July 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Donald Trump has proven that politicians today can get away with ignoring basic transparency & avoid accountability on personal financial interests, conflicts & entanglements. I’ve been disclosing financials since before Trump & still believe in good government. Here’s why it matters in this race:🧵
As always, the devil is in the details.
July 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
As always, the devil is in the details.
#BostonFamilyDay is one of the absolute coolest things @wutrain.bsky.social has done in this first term for Boston residents. Hundreds of folks have been able to experience the City's cultural treasures for the first time with their families.
Today is one of the biggest days yet. Go, go, go.
Today is one of the biggest days yet. Go, go, go.
Today is a #BostonFamilyDay with free museum, zoo, and aquarium access for all school-age children and two guests! Here’s a list of our partners opening their doors to families today! 🧵
Museum of Fine Arts
Institute of Contemporary Art
Museum of Science
Boston Children's Museum
New England Aquarium
Museum of Fine Arts
Institute of Contemporary Art
Museum of Science
Boston Children's Museum
New England Aquarium
July 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#BostonFamilyDay is one of the absolute coolest things @wutrain.bsky.social has done in this first term for Boston residents. Hundreds of folks have been able to experience the City's cultural treasures for the first time with their families.
Today is one of the biggest days yet. Go, go, go.
Today is one of the biggest days yet. Go, go, go.
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Honored to earn the support of the teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, librarians & all members of our largest City union! As a BPS mom, I’m grateful for BTU members every single day. Proud to keep working together to make Boston a home for everyone & BPS the first choice for all our families.
Press Release: Mayor Michelle Wu gains key endorsement from Boston Teachers Union - Boston Teachers Union
BOSTON – Today, the Boston Teachers Union (BTU), representing more [...]
btu.org
July 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Honored to earn the support of the teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, librarians & all members of our largest City union! As a BPS mom, I’m grateful for BTU members every single day. Proud to keep working together to make Boston a home for everyone & BPS the first choice for all our families.
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At long last, a new deal for Madison Park & the trades.
Thank you, Ms. Baker & all the Friends of Madison Park for your leadership.
Thank you, Ms. Baker & all the Friends of Madison Park for your leadership.
Opinion— At long last, a new deal for Madison Park and the trades | Dorchester Reporter
Last month, on May 13, Mayor Wu and Boston Public School Superintendent Mary Skipper announced a new agreement between the Boston Building Trades Union, the Carpenters’ Union, and the City to provide ...
www.dotnews.com
June 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
At long last, a new deal for Madison Park & the trades.
Thank you, Ms. Baker & all the Friends of Madison Park for your leadership.
Thank you, Ms. Baker & all the Friends of Madison Park for your leadership.
The times are dark, but @wutrain.bsky.social helps us find joy on the regular.
This was a great event and a great day celebrating @ayoedebiribrasil.bsky.social at BLS.
#bospoli #mapoli
This was a great event and a great day celebrating @ayoedebiribrasil.bsky.social at BLS.
#bospoli #mapoli
Actress and Boston Latin alum Ayo Edebiri visits students with Mayor Wu
A crowded auditorium at Boston Latin School erupted in screams as Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Ayo Edebiri returned to her alma mater. She pointed out familiar faces in the crowd with B...
www.nbcboston.com
April 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The times are dark, but @wutrain.bsky.social helps us find joy on the regular.
This was a great event and a great day celebrating @ayoedebiribrasil.bsky.social at BLS.
#bospoli #mapoli
This was a great event and a great day celebrating @ayoedebiribrasil.bsky.social at BLS.
#bospoli #mapoli
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For decades in Boston, BMRB was a trusted source of municipal finance & policy expertise. Today they behave as a political action committee to lower corporate taxes.
I declined the annual invite to present advanced insights on Boston’s budget at a $325/person lunch to fundraise for this cause.
I declined the annual invite to present advanced insights on Boston’s budget at a $325/person lunch to fundraise for this cause.
Have no idea what @mayorwu.boston.gov is thinking, but — speaking as a longtime supporter of then-Councilor and now Mayor Wu — it was my impression that BMRB, NAIOP and the Chamber unfairly pulled the rug out from under Wu in Dec 24, after agreeing to a compromise. The rationale was paper thin IMO.
March 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
For decades in Boston, BMRB was a trusted source of municipal finance & policy expertise. Today they behave as a political action committee to lower corporate taxes.
I declined the annual invite to present advanced insights on Boston’s budget at a $325/person lunch to fundraise for this cause.
I declined the annual invite to present advanced insights on Boston’s budget at a $325/person lunch to fundraise for this cause.
This exchange between @wutrain.bsky.social and AZ Rep. Paul Gosar shows the key difference between a smart, tough, capable, big city Mayor and a Republican backbencher in Congress.
Mayors deal with the fallout when Congress plays political games.
#bospoli #mapoli
Mayors deal with the fallout when Congress plays political games.
#bospoli #mapoli
If Republicans in Congress want to help make our country safe, I have some ideas for them.
March 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
This exchange between @wutrain.bsky.social and AZ Rep. Paul Gosar shows the key difference between a smart, tough, capable, big city Mayor and a Republican backbencher in Congress.
Mayors deal with the fallout when Congress plays political games.
#bospoli #mapoli
Mayors deal with the fallout when Congress plays political games.
#bospoli #mapoli
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To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home. Boston es tu hogar. Boston se lakay ou. 這是你的家.
This is our city.
We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.
#Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration
This is our city.
We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.
#Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration
Mayor Michelle Wu's Opening Statement to the United States House Committee on Oversight
YouTube video by City of Boston
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March 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home. Boston es tu hogar. Boston se lakay ou. 這是你的家.
This is our city.
We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.
#Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration
This is our city.
We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.
#Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration
February 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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This is our city. We’re going to continue following & enforcing the laws to keep all Bostonians safe. And it goes without saying that our police commissioner has my complete confidence & support.
Homan: "The police commission of Boston -- you said you doubled down on not helping the law enforcement office of ICE. I'm coming to Boston. I'm bringing hell with me."
February 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This is our city. We’re going to continue following & enforcing the laws to keep all Bostonians safe. And it goes without saying that our police commissioner has my complete confidence & support.