City Council Committee on Government Operations hearing on Docket #1239

Order authorizing the creation of a sheltered market program for minority and women owned businesses in the City of Boston.

This order was sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu and was referred to the Committee on December 1, 2021. 

NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum participating due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members participating in this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Attendance

In accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing virtually.  This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while adhering to public health accommodations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.  The public may watch this meeting via live stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Verizon 964.  It will also be re-broadcasted at a later date on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Verizon 964.

Public Testimony

Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so.

Mail Address:  Docket #1239, City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA  02201

Fax Number:  617-635-4203 Attn:  Christine O’Donnell, Docket #1239 

Committee Email:  ccc.go@boston.gov 

Staff Email:  christine.odonnell@boston.gov  Staff Telephone: 617-635-1185