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  • 2026-1552 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 3, 2026

    Establish Immediate Housing Stability Response for Boston Residents

    A city-level resolution calls for a coordinated Housing Stability Response to quickly assist Boston residents who involuntarily lose work authorization due to federal immigration policy changes.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-0739 · Mayor's directive · Introduced April 2, 2026

    Approve $384.7M capital budget for city projects

    The City Council Committee on Ways and Means reported on dockets for capital improvements totaling $384,705,000 for city departments and $13,855,000 for Boston Public Schools.

    updated July 6, 2026

  • 2026-1194 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced June 4, 2026

    Support local option rent stabilization in Boston

    The Boston City Council adopted a resolution in support of a proposed local option for rent stabilization, housing affordability, and tenant stability.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-1192 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced June 8, 2026

    Request 17F data on units and affordable units in Boston

    This enrichment summarizes a City Council 17F order that asks the Mayor to provide annual counts of the total number of units and affordable units approved in the City of Boston over the last ten years.

    updated June 11, 2026

  • 2026-0940 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Establish a committee to keep and attract young adults to Boston

    This resolution supports creating a committee of young adult residents, business professionals, and City leaders to study and promote retention and attraction of Boston’s young adults.

    updated May 7, 2026

  • 2026-0596 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 12, 2026

    Council Votes to Support 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

    The Boston City Council passed a resolution expressing strong support for the federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to expand housing supply, modernize federal housing programs, and reduce barriers to home construction.

    updated March 20, 2026

  • 2026-0221 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced January 26, 2026

    Request detailed 17F information on Ruth Barkley elevators

    The renewed Section 17F order seeks comprehensive information about Ruth Barkley elevators, life-safety considerations, and ADA compliance.

    updated February 8, 2026

  • 2026-0170 · Formal position, not binding · Roxbury · Introduced January 22, 2026

    Extend Parcel P-3 designation to preserve transparency

    The City Council adopted a resolution on January 28, 2026 to extend the temporary designation of Parcel P-3 and support Madison Park project planning.

    updated January 29, 2026