FY2025 City Council Legislative Budget Review
We'll be updating this page with information regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget review process.
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About the Process
Creation and Approval of the Municipal Budget
The Boston City Charter lays out the responsibilities and timeline for creation and approval of the City budget. The Mayor is in charge of creating the annual City operating budget, and submitting it to the City Council no later than the second Wednesday in April of each year. The City Council is responsible for reviewing this budget proposal, and voting on it no later than the second Wednesday in June. The Mayor also submits to the Council:
- appropriation orders for public realm improvements, and
- authorizations for land acquisition and loan orders, which support the City’s Capital Plan.
The City’s fiscal year runs from July 1 – June 30. We are currently in FY24. The upcoming fiscal year will be FY25.
FY25 City Council Review Process
The City Council reviews the Mayor’s budget proposal from the end of April until June. This process is run by the Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means, Councilor Brian Worrell. This year, the process will involve approximately 30 public hearings, during which time the Council will hear from the departments that comprise the greatest percentage of the operating budget, as well as a few smaller departments. These hearings will also cover revolving funds and other budget-related appropriations. The Council will also have working sessions to discuss potential amendments.
Council hearings will be held in the Iannella Chamber, Fifth Floor, Boston City Hall. The public is encouraged to watch all the hearings via livestream or broadcast on Xfinity Channel 8, RCN Channel 82, and Fios 964.
Public testimony is welcomed and encouraged at all departmental hearings, as well as at dedicated public testimony hearings. Please note that whether the hearings take place in person or virtually, virtual public testimony is always accepted. See below for the hearing calendar and ways to testify!
Full Schedule
Schedule| Topic | Public Notice |
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| Administration & Finance: Operating Budget Overview Presentation (incl. Revenue) | Monday, April 22, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
| Public Testimony | Monday, April 22, at 6 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
| Capital Budget Overview |
Tuesday, April 23, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Office of Equity Black Male Advancement LGBTQ+ Advancement Women’s Advancement |
Tuesday, April 23, at 2 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Boston Transportation Department Public Works Department |
Thursday, April 25, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Immigrant Advancement Language & Communications Access Commission for Persons with Disabilities Human Rights Commission Fair Housing
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Thursday, April 25, at 2 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Inspectional Services Department Property Management Public Facilities Department |
Monday, April 29, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Boston Public Schools
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Monday, April 29, at 2 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Boston Public Schools
BPS Transportation Revolving Fund BPS Technology Revolving Fund |
Tuesday, April 30, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Boston Public Schools
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Tuesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Boston Fire Department |
Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Office of Human Services
Office of Workforce Development Office of Youth Employment & Opportunity |
Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
| Amendment Working Session 1 | Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m. (Piemonte Room) |
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Consumer Affairs & Licensing Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment Tourism Revolving Fund |
Monday, May 6, at 10 a.m. (Virtual via Zoom) |
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Economic Opportunity & Inclusion Supplier Diversity Labor Compliance & Worker Protections |
Monday, May 6, at 2 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom) |
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Boston Centers for Youth & Families Boston Public Library BCYF Revolving Fund |
Tuesday, May 7, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Planning Department |
Tuesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Department of Innovation & Technology PEG Access Fund |
Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m. |
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Boston Police Department (BPD)
Canine Revolving Fund Fitness Center Revolving Fund |
Monday, May 13, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Boston Police Department
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Monday, May 13, at 3 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Boston Public Health Commission
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Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Boston Public Health Commission
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Tuesday, May 14 at 2 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Veteran Services Office of Neighborhood Services
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Thursday, May 16, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Office of Human Services
Age Strong Commission Office of Workforce Development
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Thursday, May 16, at 6 p.m. 270 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02121) |
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Amendment Working Session 2 |
Friday, May 17, at 10 a.m. (Piemonte Room) |
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Parks and Recreation Parkman Fund |
Monday, May 20, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Boston Housing Authority Mayor's Office of Housing |
Monday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Law Department Treasury Department |
Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Environment Department Office of Food Justice Conservation Commission Revolving Fund Distributed Energy Revolving Fund |
Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. |
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Boston Public Schools - Long-Term Facilities Plan
BPS Facilities Revolving Fund |
Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
| Public Testimony | Tuesday, May 28, at 6 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Amendment Working Session 3 |
Thursday, May 30, at 2 p.m. (Piemonte Room) |
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Amendment Working Session 4 |
Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. (Piemonte Room) |
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Public Testimony |
Monday, June 24, at 6 p.m. (Iannella Chamber) |
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Working Session: Budget Amendments |
Tuesday, June 25, at 10 a.m. (Piemonte Room) |
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