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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
Before the start of this week’s Council meeting, Councilor O’Malley recognized the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA).
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...
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.
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.
Please join Boston City Council President Janey and Councilors Campbell, Edwards, and Mejia in celebrating Black Labor Workers throughout the City of Boston.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Councilor Bok is a lifelong Bostonian who grew up in the small downtown neighborhood of Bay Village. She cares passionately about making Boston a great city for people from all walks of life and all...
