Michelle Wu has a chance to be a true “people’s mayor” in her second term – actually engaging the public and press rather than through canned statements and softball interviews.

Wu has mastered the art of putting out tightly controlled messages in her first term – retreating to safe spaces like liberal public radio or friendly podcasts.

Enough of that. This is not state media.

As voters get a chance to weigh in on the mayor’s race on Tuesday, they deserve a chief executive who is truly transparent and not afraid to take part in real debates and tough questioning.

Wu should easily be able to handle debates against her opponent, Josh Kraft before the November final election. But it’s likely she’ll try to find friendly venues and moderators to host the debates.

While he was no skilled de

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