 We're live outside of the state house and newly elected mayor Marty Walsh has just arrived He's right here behind me last night. He addressed all of the people that have supported him throughout his campaign Who all supporters had a lot to celebrate last night? He arrived at the Park Plaza hotel just before 11 to deliver his victory speech I just want to just let you know the reason why I was late is that President Obama just called me to congratulate me The 46-year-old from Dorchester beat out city councilman at large John Connolly by 52 percent I'm so grateful and honored for tonight's results For this kid from town straight in Dorchester You made Boston a place where dreams come true Walsh thanked the people of Boston, his campaign, the former candidates who endorsed him and his family He also thanked his opponent Walsh plans to improve the school system make streets safer and ensure equality for all In January he will replace Mayor Thomas Menino as the new mayor of Boston I promise you the best is yet to come After what was surely a late night for Walsh last night, he's making his first appearance reporting live from the state house in Boston I'm Molly Koek