City Council Committee On Housing And Community Development Hearing On Dockets #1298 And #1644

Order for a hearing to discuss the current status of the elevator system in Boston Housing Authority (BHA) developments.

Communication was received from Kenzie Bok, Administrator and CEO of the Boston Housing Authority, regarding certain information under section 17F pertaining to Boston Housing Authority Elevators.

Docket #1298 was sponsored by Councilor Ed Flynn and referred to the Committee on March 6, 2024, and Docket #1644 was sponsored by the Administration and referred to the Committee on November 6, 2024.

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: Shane L. Pac

Mail Address:  Dockets #1398 and #1644 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.housing@boston.gov  

Staff Email:  shane.pac@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  617-635-3040

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