North Station

Request for a public hearing

Explore income-adjusted parking fines and interest-free plans

Last activity March 19, 2026 (6 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    January 23, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council ordered a hearing to examine whether income-based parking fines and interest-free payment options could be feasible in Boston. The hearing would consider equity for residents with limited finances, potential impacts on enforcement and revenue, eligibility rules, and practical administrative steps. The matter was introduced January 23, 2026, and referred to City Services for review.

Affects residents with low income and elders on fixed incomes

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Enrique Pepén, Ruthzee Louijeune, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, and Julia Mejia

Now with the Committee on City Services

About Transportation & Streets and Budget & Finance

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Official title

Order for a hearing to examine income-adjusted parking fines and interest-free payment plans.

Timeline

  1. January 28, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council