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Committee on Housing and Community Development Hearing on Dockets #0218 and #0587

To discuss ways to support tenants facing eviction and displacement, and regarding the creation of temporary rental assistance to support residents impacted by COVID-19.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Dockets #0218 and #0587

    Docket #0218 – Order for a hearing to discuss ways to support tenants facing eviction and displacement.

    Docket #0587 – Order for a hearing regarding the creation of temporary rental assistance to support residents impacted by COVID-19.  

    These matters are sponsored by Councilor Ed Flynn (0218) and Councilor Lydia Edwards (0587) and were referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development on (0218) January 15, 2020 and (0587) April 1, 2020.

    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.

    Attendance

    In accordance with Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Executive Order 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 www.boston.gov/citycouncil-tv. It will also be re-broadcast at a later date on Comcast 8/RCN 82/Verizon 1964.

    Public Testimony

    Written testimony 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 use the Zoom link on the online public notice or email the staff contact for details.

    Staff Contact: Juan Lopez

    Committee Email: ccc.housing@boston.gov

    Staff Email: juan.lopez@boston.gov

    Re-broadcast on Comcast 8/RCN 82/Verizon 1964 (not live) and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv

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