On behalf of the City Council, we would like to send our condolences and prayers to the family of former City Councilor Chuck Turner. We pray that Councilor Turner's loved ones find strength and comfort during this time.
#HeyBoston
!
These two fabulous City Councilors are celebrating their birthdays this weekend! Please join us in wishing them both a very Happy Birthday! ๐ ๐ฅณ ๐
Meet the New
#Boston
City Councilors!
Councilor
@Ruthzee
is working to bring our neighborhoods together where shared prosperity is the foundation of a just and equitable Boston.
To learn more about Councilor Louijuene click here:
Meet the New
#Boston
City Councilors!
Councilor
@CllrKendraLara
was the youngest in the City to provide trauma-informed support to young people as a StreetWorker with the StreetSafe Boston Initiative.
To learn more about Councilor Lara click here:
This week, Councilor Edwards said her goodbyes to her colleagues and the residents of District 1, as she embarks on her new journey as State Senator.
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Meet City Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia:
Like many residents in the City of Boston, immigration is part of Councilor Mejiaโs story. She serves on the Council with the reminder that nothing about us, without us, is for us... Read more:
The Council adopted a resolution condemning hateful vandalism targeting LGBTQ+ seniors and denouncing white supremacist activity in the City of
#Boston
.
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District 6 City Councilor
@MattOMalley
celebrated his birthday yesterday and has much reason to celebrate all month! Please join us in wishing him a Happy Birthday and congratulate him on his new bundle of joy! ๐๐ถ
On their 120th anniversary,
@ARLBostonRescue
was recognized by the Council for the work they are doing to help animals in need, and for keeping people and pets together.
#bospoli
Read more:
Councilor Santana delivered his maiden speech and put his first order on the floor for a hearing to explore strategies for developing mixed-income social housing to increase housing access and affordability for all Bostonians.
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As the
#Boston
City Councilโs newest member,
@councilordurkan
is bringing her passion for civic participation, equity and advocacy for her community to City Hall.
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โItโs incredibly disappointing to me that this Chamber today is filled with incredibly talented men and women who want to be back to work making our streets safe, but have been locked out by
#NationalGrid
. That is unconscionable.โ
@MattOMalley
Read more:
After 15 years, Kerry Jordan, the Councilโs TV Operations and Technology Manager will bang his gavel, ending his tenure with the Council.
Click here to read well wishes and heartfelt remarks from the Council:
Councilor Durkan put her first order on the floor for a hearing to review the mental health and wellness resources available to City of
#Boston
employees during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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Hey
#Boston
!
Please join us in wishing Councilor
@AnnissaForBos
a very Happy Birthday!
Enjoy YOUR day Councilor and eat ALL the cake your heart desires! ๐
During the pandemic,
@alskiDorchester
used painting as self therapy and painted people who have had a great influence in the world, including
@SuperBaston
.
During this weekโs Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution in support of the Electoral Justice Project of Movement for Black Lives' Breathe Act, championed by Representatives
@RepPressley
and
@RashidaTlaib
.
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In light of the current public health crisis, the
#Boston
City Council will be making the following operational adjustments.
Councilors will remain available by phone and email. If you are unsure of who to contact, please send an email to City.Council
@Boston
.gov.
This is
@krisnevaeh
, photographer of 10 years. Kris hopes to eventually develop her own practice in art therapy. Her biggest muse behind her work are Black people, especially Black women and youth. She strives to show the versatility of the Black community.
#BlackHistoryMonth
On Wednesday, February 22nd, during our annual celebration of
#BlackHistoryMonth
, the
@BOSCityCouncil
will honor cultivators who paved the way in
#Boston
.
Please join us at 2:00 PM on the City Hall Mezzanine to celebrate!
Councilor Weber delivered his maiden speech and put his first order on the floor for a hearing to explore a right to counsel pilot program for tenants facing eviction in the City of
#Boston
.
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During a Council meeting held on August 1st, Councilors Janey, Pressley, Campbell & Edwards recognized & honored Afro-Latin American & Afro-Caribbean women for their many significant contributions to the
@CityOfBoston
.
#Boston
#bospoli
Incoming Superintendent
@BCassellius
, pictured here with the Chair of the Committee on Education
@AnnissaForBos
, visited City Hall today to introduce herself to the City Council.
Meet District 9 City Councilor Liz Breadon:
As Allston-Brighton experienced a wave of new development, she was a vocal advocate for more affordable housing, preservation and restoration of green space, improvements to mass transportation and... Read more: