City Council Committee on Community Preservation Act Hearing on Docket #1601

The Boston City Council’s Committee on Community Preservation Act will hold a hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:30 am in the Iannella Chamber, 5th Floor, Boston City Hall.

The subject of the hearing is:

Docket #1601, Order for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing.

This matter was sponsored by Councilors Brian Worrell and Miniard Culpepper and was referred to the Committee on August 26, 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 boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. This hearing will be recorded.

Staff Contact: Ryan Pratt

Mail Address:  Docket #1601 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.cpa@boston.gov  

Staff Email:  ryan.pratt@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  617-635-5635

Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv