Statement from Mayor Walsh on securing independent analysis of potential impacts of Olympic Games

"My top priority is to bring the highest level of transparency to the Olympic process and I commend the Governor, Senate President and Speaker for taking this step," Mayor Martin J. Walsh said. "Hosting the Olympic Games holds great economic potential for the city, and I look forward to working together on all aspects of this bid to ensure that we are moving forward in a way that is best for the residents of Boston and the Commonwealth.