Marty Walsh on Donald Trump's Election: 'Where Do We Go From Here?'

BOSTON, MA — A week after a Donald Trump victory that shocked the political establishment, Mayor Marty Walsh shared his thoughts on the President-elect in a lengthy piece that answered the question many of his fellow Democrats are asking, "Where do we go from here?"

It's also a question for Boston, a city whose ties to the federal government range from infrastructure funding to how it chooses to respond to President-elect Trump's proposed deportation plans.

Walsh addressed both constituencies in his post:

I agree with President Obama that we owe the next president a chance to lead. After the White House changes hands in January, we will continue to work with the federal government on anything that makes life better for Bostonians. That’s our responsibility.

But we will not compromise our values as a city. That’s our sacred duty.

We will defend our friends, neighbors, and family members from any and all efforts to exclude them, harm them, or strip them of their rights. Boston is a city of inclusion, a city of compassion, a welcoming, diverse, global city. We’ll stay that way.

The road ahead may seem uncertain. But our values are unwavering, and our work is before us.

Walsh did not go so far as suggesting Boston become a full-fledged sanctuary city, an idea at least on city councilor has floated, but did write:

We will not stop being a city that values and respects immigrants, both documented and undocumented. Our Office for Immigrant Advancement will continue to nurture and support the foreign-born in Boston, with everything from citizenship classes to cultural celebrations to free legal advice. Boston was here for my parents when they came here. We will always be a city that welcomes newcomers.

You can read his post in full here.

Photo via Walsh Facebook