To the Editor:
As a mother, teacher, and Boston City Councillor At-Large, I bring real-world experience, honesty, and heart to City Hall—always putting Boston families first. I was born and raised in Dorchester, raised my own family here, and spent over 20 years as a Boston Public Schools teacher and proud BTU member before being elected to the City Council.
I understand what working families need—because I’ve lived it. Whether it’s fighting for safer streets, stronger schools, or affordable housing, I lead with compassion, grit, and integrity.
From day one, my approach on the Council has been rooted in showing up, listening, and following through. I attend every budget hearing, walk neighborhoods with residents, and stay deeply engaged in the day-to-day issues affecting our communities—not just during campaign season, but all year round.
I’ve worked every day to show up for Boston, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together:
Public Safety: Pushed for safer streets and stronger emergency response through community-driven reforms
Education: Brought two decades of classroom experience to policy-making—advocating for inclusive schools, expanded enrichment, and equitable resources
Housing: Championed affordability and strengthened protections for renters and first-time homebuyers
Community Services: Expanded programs for seniors, youth, veterans, and working families
My campaign is powered by people—neighbors, educators, first responders, and working families across the city. I’m honored to have earned broad support from Boston’s labor community, including many of the unions I stood beside as a teacher.
Being a city councillor is about more than votes and press releases. It’s about being present when it matters most—at community meetings, in times of crisis, and when residents need help cutting through red tape or navigating city services. I take that responsibility seriously, and it’s why I’ve worked hard to be one of the most accessible and responsive voices on the Council.
We’re facing big challenges as a city—from housing instability to school safety to rebuilding trust in our local institutions. I won’t pretend there are easy answers. But I do believe in rolling up my sleeves and getting to work—because that’s what this job demands and what our residents deserve.
Now, I’m asking for your support to continue this work. There’s still so much more we can accomplish by putting people first and staying grounded in what matters most to our communities.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve. I respectfully ask for your vote.
Erin Murphy is an incumbent city councillor-at-large.
