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Formal position, not binding

Support Maintaining Proposition 2 1/2 in Boston

Last activity July 9, 2026 (2 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    July 6, 2026

  2. In committee

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

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council resolution expresses support for maintaining Proposition 2 1/2 and its limits on property tax growth. It notes the levy limit, levy ceiling, and potential impact on city services such as schools, police, and public works. Introduced July 6, 2026, and referred to Ways and Means after Council objection.

Affects Boston residents

Filed by Ed Flynn

Now with the Committee on Ways and Means

About Budget & Finance

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Official title

Resolution to support maintaining and adhering to Proposition 2 1/2 in the City of Boston.

Timeline

  1. July 8, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Objection by Councilor Weber. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

    Watch the meeting City video Minutes, July 8, 2026