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City Council

The 13 councilors create, pass, and amend local laws, as well as approve the City's budget every year.

The City Council is the legislative body of the City of Boston. Councilors are elected every two years by the citizens of Boston. The council is made up of four at-large councilors that represent the entire City, and nine district councilors that represent specific areas of the City.

The City Council serves as a link between the citizens of Boston and their municipal government. Councilors help constituents by connecting them to resources, services, and City departments. They serve as advocates for all Bostonians.

Through their work, City councilors make sure Boston continues to be a great place to live, work, and play. Learn more about the work of the City Council.

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FY2027 City Council Legislative Budget Review

We'll be updating this page with information regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget review process.

2022 Redistricting in Boston

The Boston City Council Committee on Redistricting will be conducting the decennial process of reviewing district boundaries this year.

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CANCELED: City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #0998
On Aug 10

Aug 10
City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #1541
On Aug 11

Aug 11
City Council Committee on Rules, Ethics, and Administration Hearing on Docket #0475
On Aug 13

Aug 13
City Council Committee on City Services Hearing on Docket #0932
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Aug 14
City Council Committee on Veterans, Military Families, and Military Affairs Hearing on Dockets #0273 and #0274
On Aug 28

Aug 28
City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Docket #0586
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City Council news

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Council Supports Allowing Retired Police Officers to Work Paid Details

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Council Calls for Critical-Incident Administrative Leave Standards Following In-Custody Death of Shacoby Kenny

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness

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Council Recognizes Community Resources Supporting Health and Well-Being Across Boston

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We add information on City Council public meetings and hearings to the public notices section of our website.

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The City Council holds public meetings to gather feedback from residents, community leaders, and other valued stakeholders in Boston. The City Clerk's Office maintains public records, including all information related to the City Council. Learn more about posting notices for public meetings and hearings.

Please keep in mind:
  • The City Council meets every Wednesday at 12 p.m. You can find agendas for City Council Meetings online, or at our office after 4 p.m. on the Monday before a meeting.
  • City Council meeting minutes are available online or through our office after 4 p.m. on the Friday after the meeting.
  • We recently launched a new legislative management system. City Council meetings can be found on that site.
  • Please note: Indexed videos before August 16, 2021, are currently unavailable. Past City Council meetings and livestreams are still available on the Boston City TV YouTube page.
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