City Council Committee on Veterans, Military Families, and Military Affairs Hearing on Dockets #0273 and #0274

Order for a hearing to discuss lung cancer rates among Black veterans.

Order for a hearing to discuss services for women veterans.

These matters were sponsored by Councilors Edward M. Flynn and Henry Santana (Docket #0273) and Councilors Edward M. Flynn and Erin J. Murphy (Docket #0274), and were referred to the Committee on February 4, 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 Testimony

Members 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: Shane L. Pac

Mail Address:  Dockets #0273 #0274 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.vma@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