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.
Contact
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1 City Hall Square
Room 550Boston, MA 02201-2043 -
Summer HoursMonday-Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-1pm
Key Happenings
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.
City Council president
City Council president
City Council members
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City Council Committees
CommitteesCity Council meetings
We add information on City Council public meetings and hearings to the public notices section of our website.
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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Contact
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1 City Hall Square
Room 550Boston, MA 02201-2043 -
Summer HoursMonday-Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-1pm
