Request for a public hearing

Hold hearing on FY26 snow removal costs

Last activity May 21, 2026 (4 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    May 18, 2026

  2. In committee

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

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council referred this matter for a hearing to review FY26 snow and winter management costs, including how more than $28 million was spent by January 31, 2026. The hearing will invite the Public Works and Finance Department and other relevant parties to examine costs, strategies, and efficiency beyond the current approach.

Affects Residents of Boston

Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, and Brian Worrell

Now with the Committee on Post-Audit

About Transportation & Streets and Budget & Finance

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Official title

Order for a hearing to examine FY26 snow and winter management costs.

Timeline

  1. May 20, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Referred to the Committee on Post-Audit.