City Council Committee On Public Health, Homelessness, And Recovery Hearing On Docket #1457

Resolution to declare Mass and Cass and Impacted Neighborhoods a Public Safety and Public Health Emergency and a Humanitarian Crisis.

This matter was sponsored by Councilor Ed Flynn and was referred to the Committee on August 6, 2025.

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. 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. 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. This hearing will be recorded.

Staff Contact: Meghan Kavanagh

Mail Address:  Docket #1457 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.health@boston.gov  

Staff Email:  meghan.kavanagh@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  617-635-3040