Request for a public hearing
Hold hearing on ONS staffing and budget amid fiscal crisis
Last activity April 9, 2026 (5 months ago)
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Introduced
April 6, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
The City Council ordered a hearing to discuss the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS), its role, responsibilities, and current staffing levels in light of Boston's reported budget shortfall of more than $100 million. The hearing will invite ONS and other parties to explain budget allocation, efficiency, and how funds support community engagement and neighborhood services.
Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, and Ed Flynn
Now with the Committee on City Services
About Government Operations & Elections and Budget & Finance
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Official title
Order for a hearing to discuss the role, responsibilities, and staffing levels of the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) in light of Boston's fiscal crisis.
Timeline
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April 8, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on City Services.