Formal position, not binding
Call for Federal Probe into BHA Elevator Failures
Last activity June 8, 2026 (3 months ago)
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Introduced
June 1, 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 resolution asks for a federal investigation by HUD into Boston Housing Authority elevator failures, citing repeated outages that trap residents, disrupt access to medical appointments, groceries, and family. It references hearings in 2024 and 2025 and a 2026 MAAB fine, noting potential civil-rights concerns and safety risks.
Affects Seniors and Persons with disabilities
Filed by Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, and Ed Flynn
Now with the Committee on Housing and Community Development
About Housing & Development and Public Safety
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Official title
Resolution calling for a federal investigation into Boston Housing Authority (BHA) elevator failures.
Timeline
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June 3, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.