Mayor's directive

Review ARPA funds use response from Mayor to City Council

Last activity April 9, 2026 (5 months ago)

Shelved, no action taken

This matter is a 17F information response from Mayor Wu regarding the use of $558.7 million in ARPA funds in Boston. The City Council passed the matter on April 8, 2026. Attachments include a 17F response and the Finance Commission report on Main Street programs. The record notes questions about possible misuse and fund recovery.

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Official title

Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding the use of $558.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the City of Boston, passed by the Council on March 4, 2026.

Timeline

  1. April 8, 2026

    Placed on file.

    City Council