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City Council

The 13 councilors create, pass, and amend local laws, as well as approve the City's budget every year.

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The City Council is the legislative body of the City of Boston. Councilors are elected every two years by the citizens of Boston. The council is made up of four at-large councilors that represent the entire City, and nine district councilors that represent specific areas of the City.

The City Council serves as a link between the citizens of Boston and their municipal government. Councilors help constituents by connecting them to resources, services, and City departments. They serve as advocates for all Bostonians.

Through their work, City councilors make sure Boston continues to be a great place to live, work, and play. Learn more about the work of the City Council.

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Key Happenings

Apply to be a Council Recommendation for an OPAT Board

The City Council is currently accepting applications to be recommended for appointments to the Civilian Review Board and the Internal Affairs Oversight Panel.

FY2025 City Council Legislative Budget Review

We'll be updating this page with information regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget review process.

2022 Redistricting in Boston

The Boston City Council Committee on Redistricting will be conducting the decennial process of reviewing district boundaries this year.

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City Council members

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How the City Council enacts laws

Upcoming meetings and hearings

Events
City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #1202
On Nov 1

Nov 1
City Council Committee On Labor, Workforce, And Economic Development Hearing On Docket #1399
On Nov 7

Nov 7
City Council Committee On Education Hearing On Docket #0705, #1349
On Nov 7

Nov 7
City Council Committee On Small Business And Professional Licensure Hearing On Docket #0183
On Nov 8

Nov 8
City Council Committee On Environmental Justice, Resiliency, And Parks Hearing On Docket #1300
On Nov 12

Nov 12
City Council Committee On City Services And Innovation Technology Hearing On Docket #1206
On Nov 12

Nov 12
More meetings and hearings

City Council news

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Council Backs Pregnant Patients and Healthcare Workers

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Honoring Heritage: Celebrating Türkiye’s Republic Day

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Intersex Awareness Day

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Hotel Workers

Councilors Support UNITE HERE Local 26 Boston Hotel Workers

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City Council Committees

Committees
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City Council meetings

We add information on City Council public meetings and hearings to the public notices section of our website.

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The City Council holds public meetings to gather feedback from residents, community leaders, and other valued stakeholders in Boston. The City Clerk's Office maintains public records, including all information related to the City Council. Learn more about posting notices for public meetings and hearings.

Please keep in mind:
  • The City Council meets every Wednesday at 12 p.m. You can find agendas for City Council Meetings online, or at our office after 4 p.m. on the Monday before a meeting.
  • City Council meeting minutes are available online or through our office after 4 p.m. on the Friday after the meeting.
  • We recently launched a new legislative management system. Starting August 16, 2021, City Council meetings can be found on that site. Meetings before August 16, can be found on the old site while we work to transfer everything over.
  • Please note: Indexed videos before August 16, 2021, are currently unavailable. Past City Council meetings and livestreams are still available on the Boston City TV YouTube page.
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