City Council Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism, and Special Events Hearing on Dockets #0186 and #0412
A hearing to discuss equitable contracting and economic opportunities with respect to major civic sporting events happening in and around Boston, including the 2026 World Cup.
Discussion Topics
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Docket #0186
Order for a hearing on equitable contracting and business opportunities for major civic sporting events in Boston.
This matter was sponsored by Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune and was referred to the Committee on January 28, 2026.
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Docket #0412
Order for a hearing to bring World Cup activations and economic activity to Boston neighborhoods.
This matter was sponsored by Councilors Ruthzee Louijeune, Enrique J. Pepén and Brian Worell and was referred to the Committee on February 25, 2026.
NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.
Public TestimonyMembers of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify in person or virtually. Those wishing to testify in person should arrive five (5) minutes before the call of the hearing to sign up. Please bring fifteen (15) copies of any written documentation you wish to present at the hearing. Those wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so. 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. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at www.boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. This hearing will be recorded.
Staff Contact: Meghan Kavanagh
Mail Address: Dockets #0186 & #0412 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201
Committee Email: ccc.ac@boston.gov
Staff Email: meghan.kavanagh@boston.gov | Staff Telephone: (617) 635-3040
Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv