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Councilor introduces the first docket to be assigned to the new Committee on Small Business and Consumer Affairs.

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Councilor O’Malley recognized Bud Waite for his honorable service and commitment to the City of Boston, the Commonwealth, and the United States.

During this Wednesday's Council meeting, Councilor Edwards recognized Captain McCormick for going above and beyond in his role as a public servant.

During Wednesday’s Council meeting, Clarence Cooper was honored for his dedication to public service in Boston.

Last year, the City Council voted to support TPS and urge Congress to reconsider the policy change.

Some of the Motions, Orders, and Resolutions from this week’s Council meeting may look familiar as they are items that were re-filed from last year.

During the first Council meeting since Inauguration Day, the Council voted unanimously to approve the rules of the Boston City Council for the 2018-2019 municipal year.

As we kicked off the legislative calendar for 2018, the Council welcomed its new members, Councilors Lydia Edwards, Ed Flynn and Kim Janey.

The City Council approved a grant appropriation for the Dudley Branch of the Boston Public Library.

The City Council approved an order authorizing the extension of property tax exemption for members of the Massachusetts National Guard and reservists serving in foreign countries.

The council voted to support the program, which President Trump has proposed to dissolve in his budget blueprint.

Video highlights from this week's council meeting, where the Council bids farewell and congratulations to District 2 City Councilor Bill Linehan.

The council is urging the state legislature to pass House Bill 3017, an Act to Preserve Affordable Housing Through a Local Option Tenant’s Right to Purchase.

The council unanimously approved a supplemental appropriation of $3,256,331 in order to provide funding for the department.

The Boston City Council has announced the application process for individuals to apply to be a nominee for the Civilian Review Board.

Boston City Council President Ed Flynn and Councilor Julia Mejia, sponsor of the Ordinance Establishing a Commission on Black Men and Boys, have announced the application process for recruitment of...

The Boston City Council has announced the application process for individuals to apply to be a nominee for the Internal Affairs Oversight Panel.

The Boston City Council President Pro Tempore Matt O’Malley and Chair Andrea Campbell of the Council's Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice have announced the application process for...

The Boston City Council’s Special Committee on the Community Preservation Act has announced the application process for recruitment of individuals to serve on the City of Boston’s Community...

The council voted unanimously on the Right to Charge, a home rule petition which would codify the rights of condominium unit owners to install personal electric vehicle charging stations.

The City Council is standing with Northeastern dining hall workers following their strike.

The City Council voted unanimously to pass an order authorizing the City of Boston to adopt Community Choice Energy.

The Jim Brooks Stabilization Act, also known as Just Cause Eviction, passed in a 10-3 vote.

The City Council passed a resolution in support of Massachusetts House Bill 2091 and Senate Bill 373 - An Act Automatically Registering Eligible Voters.

Neighborhood businesses can now host acoustic performances without having to get a live entertainment license or a change of occupancy.

The proposal from Mayor Martin J. Walsh and City Council president Michelle Wu also aims to showcase local talent.

Today the Boston City Council voted unanimously to pass a Truck Side Guard Ordinance, filed by Mayor Martin J. Walsh in conjunction with At-Large Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley and the Boston...

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