Final cost figures released for Wu's Canada trip

"Wu traveled to Nova Scotia with her husband, three children, and a few staff members from Nov. 9 to 12. The trip was meant to highlight and strengthen the ties between Boston and Nova Scotia. Wu met with local leaders in Halifax and wielded a chainsaw to help cut down Boston's Christmas tree, which the Canadian province sends as a gift to Boston every year. Taxpayer money did not cover the travel expenses of Wu's family, except for the hotel room that they shared. The Fund for Parks and Recreation in Boston, which is privately funded, covered the expenses of Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Boston's interim parks commissioner."

"Taxpayer dollars did cover the flights, hotel rooms, and other accommodations of Wu, Director Of Scheduling Phyliss St-Hubert, Digital Communications Director Paul Bologna, and two Boston police officers who provided security for the mayor. Last month, city officials provided documents to The Boston Globe showing that about $5,000 in taxpayer dollars were being used for flights and hotel rooms. But in total, the city used $11,273 in public funds for the trip, according to documents sent to Boston.com this week and conversion rates from the Bank of Canada. Baker-Eclipse's travel expenses totaled $2,082, bringing the total price tag of the trip above $13,000."

"Wu's economy flight, which was booked in late October, cost $573.79. Her room at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel cost $735.56. The most expensive purchase made using public funds was Bologna's economy flight ticket, which cost $1,302.77. Travel expenses for the two BPD officers, Ydritzabel Oller and Cary Chin, totaled $6,220.88. This included payments for transportation, meals,"

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu traveled to Nova Scotia from Nov. 9 to 12 with her husband, three children, and several staff members to strengthen ties with the province and participate in ceremonial events. Taxpayer dollars covered flights, hotel rooms, and accommodations for Wu, two staffers, and two police officers; family travel costs were not covered except for the shared hotel room. The city used $11,273 in public funds for the trip, and privately funded expenses added $2,082 for interim parks commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, making the total cost above $13,000. Itemized costs included $573.79 for Wu's flight, $735.56 for her hotel room, a $1,302.77 flight for a staffer, and $6,220.88 for two police officers.

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