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Priscilla Bok

FY21 Budget update from the Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means

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Hello again from Kenzie Bok, District 8 City Councilor and Ways and Means Chair.

City Council votes to ban the use of face surveillance

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Several municipalities in Massachusetts, including Springfield, Somerville, Brookline and Cambridge...

City Council supports Restaurant Relief Bill

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During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution in support of H. 4767...

City Council recognizes June 19 as Juneteenth

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Millions of African-Americans now celebrate June 19, also known as Juneteenth, to honor their...

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Celebrating World Refugee Day

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This week, the Council adopted a resolution, celebrating the contributions of refugees who have made...

Saving Black lives and transforming public safety

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During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution in support of HD.5128/SD.2968...

City Council honors Evelyn Reyes, student member of Boston School Committee

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This week, Councilor Essaibi-George recognized Evelyn Reyes of Roxbury, who has served as the...

City Council supports Four Seasons workers and 'Right to Recall'

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The hospitality industry is the third largest industry in the City of Boston, employing tens of...

City Council pushes for special commission on peace officer standards, training

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Bipartisan House Bill H.2146 would create a Special Commission in order to ensure standardized...

City Council to discuss MBTA's protection of free movement and peaceful assembly

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This week the Council voted 11-2 on a resolution offered by Councilors Wu, Mejia and Bok, urging the...

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June is LGBTQIA Pride Month

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The Council went on record this week, adopting a resolution recognizing and celebrating June 2020 as...

City Council supports Black Lives Matter

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Recent news stories detailing the murder of unarmed people of color have sparked outrage and...

City Council supports essential workers who may contract COVID-19 while on frontlines

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The Massachusetts State Legislature is currently considering multiple bills addressing the...

June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month

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On June 5, 2006, President George W. Bush issued a presidential proclamation designating June as...

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City Council celebrates Boston EMS workers

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Boston EMS and Paramedics field on average 110,000 911 calls for help each year and transport nearly...

Remembering and honoring those who served our country

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During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution commemorating Memorial Day and...

City Council calls for COVID-19 helpline

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This week, the Council adopted a resolution that calls for the creation of a helpline during the...

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City Council continues to support immigrants during COVID-19 pandemic

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This week, the Council adopted a resolution offering their continual support to immigrant...

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City Council pushes for access to remote learning during public health crisis

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Boston Public Schools (BPS) have been closed for one month in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and...

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A message from Council President Kim Janey regarding COVID-19

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At this time it is absolutely imperative that all of us adhere to public health guidelines so that...

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April is National Arab American Heritage Month

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April is recognized as National Arab American Heritage Month across the United States to celebrate...

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City Council recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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In Fiscal Year 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) received and...

Priscilla Bok

An update on the FY21 Budget from the chair of the Committee on Ways and Means

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Hi, I’m Kenzie Bok, the District 8 City Councilor and the Chair of Ways and Means. City budget...

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City Council urges federal partners to implement EBT online purchasing program

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In January 2017, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service Agency...

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City Council adopts resolution in appreciation of emergency daycare operators

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There are 28 Exempt Emergency Childcare Centers operating in the City of Boston.

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Fiscal Year 2021 budget process has officially begun

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As required by the City Charter, Mayor Walsh must transmit each year’s budget to the City Council on...

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City Council adopts resolution in support of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

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A recent move by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior would dis-establish the reservation of the...

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City Council calls on colleges to pay, offer healthcare to workers

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The Council voted to adopt a resolution filed by Councilors Essaibi-George and Janey in support of...

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Councilor Mejia offers resolution to focus on strengths of Bostonians instead of deficits

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This week, the Council voted to adopt a resolution offered by Councilor Mejia on shifting the...

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Protecting mental health during social distancing

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This week, the City Council adopted a resolution urging the City of Boston to prioritize mental...