The mayor of Boston is facing backlash after she sent out invitations for a holiday party intended only for minority city councilors.
Michelle Wu, the city’s Democratic mayor, had her aide, Denise DosSantos, send out an email for the event.
“Honorable members: On behalf of Mayor Michelle Wu, I cordially invite you and a guest to the Electeds of Color Holiday Party,” the email read.
Minutes after the email was sent out, DosSantos apologized and clarified that the invitation was only meant for minority city councilors.
“I wanted to apologize for my previous email regarding a Holiday Party for tomorrow,” DosSantos wrote. “I did send that to everyone by accident and I apologize if my email may have offended or came across as so. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.”
Outgoing City Councilor Frank Baker, said the mayor’s exclusion of certain members “unfortunate and divisive.”
“I don’t really get offended too easily,” Baker said. “To offend me, you’re going to have to do much more than not invite me to a party.”
