The negotiations are required as part of an economic development law that enables the New England Revolution stadium proposal to advance.

Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is smart to get a head start raising money, organizing a campaign and boning up on the issues but he certainly would not be the only candidate if Wu, who

"At some point, when you’re the candidate, you’re going to have to speak for yourself and not just have the consultants do it for you," Wu said.

If I were Josh Kraft, the political novice and younger son of billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft—who wants to run for Boston mayor against incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu– I

Josh Kraft, son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and a well-known community leader in his own right, is reportedly launching his campaign next month to unseat Mayor Michelle Wu. Why it matters: Kraft is a political neophyte but could become a force in Boston politics for three reasons: his connections in the philanthropic world,

Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert, is reportedly set to announce that he will run for mayor of Boston next month.

Josh Kraft, 57, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, 83, is running for mayor of Boston, according to the Boston Globe.

Josh Kraft, president of the New England Patriots Foundation and son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has decided to run for mayor of Boston, sources close to him confirmed. A spokesperson for Josh Kraft declined to comment, but sources told NewsCenter 5 that an official announcement could be expected in early February.

Show the courage of your convictions, mayor, and defend your position. Make your case for sanctuary cities. Don’t just take pot shots at Republicans and Fox News from the safe spaces of maternity

A smart, savvy challenger who knows Boston well could cobble together a credible challenge to Wu. But is Kraft that person?

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, left, and Council President Ruthzee Louijeune conferred during a council ceremony in Jan. 2022. Chris Lovett photoBy Sherri CajusteSpecial to the ReporterWith Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on a “working leave” after the birth of her third child on Jan.