City Council Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development Hearing on Docket #0475

Order for a hearing regarding biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission and Boston Residents Jobs Policy.

This matter was sponsored by Councilors Benjamin Weber, Ruthzee Louijeune, and Brian Worrell, was referred to the Committee on March 6, 2024.

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 2 of the Acts of 2023, 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 recommendations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.  The public may watch this hearing via live stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv and via broadcast on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 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.

• Staff Contact: Shane L. Pac
• Mail Address:  Docket #0475, City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA 02201
• Committee Email:  ccc.labor@boston.gov
• Staff Email:  shane.pac@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  617-635-3040
• Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv