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Request for a public hearing

Hold Hearing on City Use of Federal and State Grants

Last activity April 13, 2026 (5 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    January 16, 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 review how Boston uses federal and state grant funds. The review will cover totals received and spent, oversight and compliance, outcomes, and equity considerations. The goal is to improve transparency and ensure funds align with City priorities and community needs.

Affects Boston residents

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, and Julia Mejia

Now with the Committee on Post-Audit

About Budget & Finance and Government Operations & Elections

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Official title

Order for a hearing to review the City of Boston's use of federal and state funds.

Timeline

  1. January 28, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council