Request for a public hearing
Secure immediate replacement funding for firefighter health programs
Last activity May 21, 2026 (4 months ago)
Withdrawn by the sponsor
The City Council filed an order for an emergency hearing to discuss replacing lost federal support for firefighter cancer screenings, health screenings, mental health and wellness programs before the FY27 budget vote. The matter was withdrawn; it sought identifying sustainable funding through the city budget, grants, or other sources to prevent service gaps.
Affects Boston firefighters
Filed by John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, and Erin Murphy
Now with the City Council
About Health & Human Services
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Official title
Order for a hearing regarding immediate replacement funding for Boston firefighter cancer screenings, health screenings, mental health supports, and safety, health, and wellness programming before the FY27 budget vote.
Timeline
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May 20, 2026
Withdrawn.
City Council
On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. Withdrawn.