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Request for a public hearing

Bring More Signature Sports Events to Boston

Last activity February 8, 2026 (7 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    January 26, 2026

  2. In committee

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

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The matter requests a City Council hearing to improve Boston’s ability to host signature sports events. It notes past All-Star and championship events, outlines potential economic benefits, and calls for equitable contracting and MWBE participation. The hearing would include testimony from teams, city departments, and local businesses to plan future opportunities.

Affects MWBE vendors, local businesses, and Boston residents

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

Now with the Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism and Special Events

About Labor & Workforce , Budget & Finance and Parks & Public Space

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Official title

Order for a hearing to bring more signature sports events to Boston.

Timeline

  1. January 28, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council