Josh Kraft, a mayoral candidate, has criticized Mayor Michelle Wu's handling of homelessness and public safety at Mass. and Cass, proposing a new plan to address these ongoing issues. The area, which has become a focal point for challenges surrounding housing affordability and substance use, has seen Wu's administration clear multiple encampments. However, the repercussions have led to increased drug use and crime in other parts of Boston. Despite Wu's claims of Boston being the "safest major city in America," concerns about spillover effects persist, prompting Kraft's recent proposal to tackle the situation more effectively.
"The intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue has become emblematic of the region's struggles with housing affordability, mental health, and substance use."
"Public safety concerns had spiked around the encampment, prompting investigations of serious crimes like human trafficking."
"Some have even said there was a possibility of a 'mini Mass. and Cass' forming on Boston Common."
"Kraft is hoping to seize on existing discontent with how Mayor Michelle Wu has handled some of the city's public safety issues."
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