Boston’s Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu is hosting a taxpayer-funded Christmas party for city government officials with an invitation policy that excludes white people.

Wu faced criticism for organizing an event that appeared to be exclusive based on race, with allegations of a “no whites allowed” party for city government members.

An apology was issued by Wu’s aide after mistakenly sending invitations to all members of the Boston City Council, including white individuals. The apology clarified that the intended recipients were only the “Electeds of Color,” and the invitations sent to white individuals were an error.

“I wanted to apologize for my previous email regarding a Holiday Party for tomorrow,” DosSantos wrote.

“I did send that to everyone by accident, and I apologize if my email may have offended or came across as so,” the aide added.

“Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.”

As reported by the New York Post, Boston’s City Council consists of six minority and seven white members.

The news that the mayor of a major city intended to organize a Christmas party with a “no whites” policy for government officials triggered strong reactions online.

City Councilor Frank Baker, a white Democrat, criticized the decision, describing it as “unfortunate and divisive.”

“I don’t really get offended too easily,” Baker told the Boston Herald.

“To offend me, you’re going to have to do much more than not invite me to a party.”

“I find it unfortunate that with the temperature the way it is, that we would further that division,” Baker added.

Meanwhile, another Democrat Councilor defended the “no whites” invite.

“We make space and spaces for all kinds of specific groups in the city and city government,” Worrell told the Boston Herald.

“This is no different, and the Elected Officials of Color has been around for more than a decade.”