Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, formally launched his campaign for mayor of Boston on Tuesday.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu dismissed assertions from her newly announced opponent Josh Kraft that she’s a leader who “does not listen” and is disconnected from community concerns, while

After months of speculation and rumors, Josh Kraft officially announced his mayoral campaign Tuesday morning. Addressing a crowd inside Dorchester’s Prince Hall, Kraft outlined his personal history and vision for Boston, and previewed some ways in which he plans to attack Mayor Michelle Wu during the upcoming campaign.