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Apr 8

FY2022 City Council Legislative Budget review

We'll be updating this page with information regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Review Process.

Apr 3

City Council urges FDA to lift ban on blood donations

Between 1983 and 2015, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposed a lifetime ban on blood donations on men who have sex with men (MSM), and in 2015 revised its policy to a twelve...

Apr 3

City Council works to ensure health and safety of residents and healthcare workers

COVID-19 continues to affect hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and this week, the Council voted to adopt a resolution offered by Councilor Flynn, urging insurance carriers to provide...

Apr 3

City Council calls for moratorium on rent, mortgages during COVID-19 pandemic

After several discussions on proposed amendments, the Council voted to adopt a resolution filed last week by Councilor Arroyo, urging a moratorium on rent, mortgages, evictions and foreclosures in...

Mar 27

Resolutions support immigrants, small businesses, and workers affected by COVID-19

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt three resolutions put forth by Councilor Mejia, supporting uninsured undocumented immigrants, small businesses and workers in the City of...

Mar 23

A message from City Council President Kim Janey regarding COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic requires urgent, bold action at the federal, state, and local level.

Mar 20

City Council holds first virtual meeting to prevent spread of COVID-19

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for the safety of visitors and dedicated staff, Council President Janey closed the Boston City Council offices and facilities located at City Hall.

Mar 13

City Council standing against hate crimes

This week, Councilors Wu, Edwards and Mejia invited a woman and her daughter to the City Council meeting after they were brutally attacked in East Boston for speaking Spanish.

Mar 13

City Council pushes for increased access to menstrual products

Councilor Essaibi-George’s resolution to support the I Am bill in honor of Women’s History Month was adopted this week by the Council.

Mar 13

Amid public health crisis, City Council making operational adjustments

Beginning Monday, March 16, the Boston City Council offices and facilities located at City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. Your City Councilor and his or her staff will...

Mar 13

City Council shows support for nurses at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

This week the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Breadon, Essaibi-George and Mejia expressing support and appreciation for the work of the registered nurses and all healthcare staff of...

Mar 13

Celebrating women veterans during Women's History Month

Since the US military ended conscription and established an all-volunteer force in 1973, the number of women serving in the military has risen significantly.

Mar 6

City Council adopts resolution supporting Chinese and Asian communities during COVID-19 epidemic

This week the Council voted to adopt a resolution expressing public support and empathy for the Chinese and Asian community during the “COVID-19” epidemic, also known as the coronavirus.

Mar 6

Councilor Arroyo calls for his first hearing to declare racism a public health crisis

During this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Arroyo delivered his maiden speech on the Council floor, presenting a hearing order to declare racism a public health crisis, and on the creation of an...

Feb 28

Spreading kindness and care for animals

Before the start of this week’s Council meeting, Councilor O’Malley recognized the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA).

Feb 28

City Council celebrates contributions of African American veterans

Moments before kicking off their annual Black History Month celebration, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the African American veteran community for their achievements, sacrifice, and...

Feb 28

City Council holds a celebration of Black labor workers

This year’s Black History Month Celebration, hosted by Council President Janey and Councilors Campbell, Edwards, and Mejia, was a celebration of Black labor workers in the City of Boston.

Feb 28

City Council continues to push for '100% Renewable Energy'

This week, the Council adopted a resolution in support of the 100% Renewable Energy Act.

Feb 28

¡Feliz Día de la Independencia de Republica Dominicana!

Thursday, February 27, 2020, marked the 176th anniversary of Dominican Independence Day, and Councilor O’Malley hosted the Dominican Flag Raising this week at City Hall.

Feb 14

Councilor Breadon calls for her first hearing regarding housing affordability, availability

During this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Breadon delivered her maiden speech on the Council floor, presenting a hearing order regarding housing affordability and availability for families.

Feb 14

A Dim Sum brunch to support Chinatown

Councilors Wu and Flynn and Quincy Council President Nina Liang to show support for neighborhood small businesses.

Feb 14

Joanie, an extraordinary public servant

This week, Councilor Baker honored Joan “Joanie” Pierce, who has worked for the City of Boston for over 29 years.

Feb 14

City Council celebrates Black History Month

Please join Boston City Council President Janey and Councilors Campbell, Edwards, and Mejia in celebrating Black Labor Workers throughout the City of Boston.

Feb 14

City Council remembers a Gold Star mother from Charlestown

This week, the City Council voted to adopt a resolution honoring Florence L. Johnson of Charlestown for her service to our Nation and Gold Star families.

Feb 7

City Council recognizes National Girls and Women in Sports Day

This year marks the 34th annual Girls and Women in Sports Day, a national observance celebrating the extraordinary achievement of girls and women in sports.

Feb 7

Take a 'Winter Walk' in Boston this February

Councilor Essaibi-George recognized February 9, 2020, as Winter Walk Day in the City of Boston, as the Winter Walk organization is gearing up to hold their fourth annual event.

Feb 7

Councilor Bok calls for her first hearing regarding cooperative housing

During this week’s City Council meeting, Councilor Bok delivered her maiden speech on the Council floor, presenting a hearing order regarding the current state of cooperative housing in Boston and...

Jan 31

City Council recognizes Braille Literacy Month

This week, the City Council voted to adopt a resolution recognizing Braille Literacy Month, which takes place in January, to promote and raise awareness of the importance of the braille code.