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

  • 2026-0337 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Call for independent audit of Boston Public Schools finances

    The Boston City Council has ordered a full, independent audit of Boston Public Schools to examine the district’s finances, operations, and program effectiveness.

    updated September 2, 2026

  • 2026-1601 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Explore Raising CPA Funds for Affordable Housing

    This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on increasing the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds devoted to affordable housing.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-0932 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Hold hearing on BWSC discounts for seniors and disabilities

    This matter requests a City Council hearing to discuss the Boston Water and Sewer Commission discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities.

    updated August 17, 2026

  • 2026-1104 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced June 1, 2026

    Hold hearing on Boston Human Rights Commission elimination

    The City Council adopted a hearing order to examine the proposed elimination of the Boston Human Rights Commission in the FY27 Operating Budget.

    updated June 18, 2026

  • 2026-1101 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 26, 2026

    Schedule hearing on Main Streets audit findings

    This matter requests a City Council hearing to discuss Boston’s Main Streets Programs and the Wolf & Company audit released in December 2025.

    updated June 5, 2026

  • 2026-0812 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Review ARPA Funds Transparency and Compliance

    This matter requests a hearing to examine Boston’s use of federal ARPA funds and any concerns about noncompliance or lack of transparency.

    updated June 1, 2026

  • 2026-0633 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced March 21, 2026

    Audit Budget Amendments Process by City Council

    This matter orders a hearing to review how the City Council budgets amendments are proposed, reviewed, funded, and reported.

    updated June 1, 2026

  • 2026-1058 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Hold hearing on FY27 property tax rates

    The City Council will hold a hearing to examine FY27 property tax rates and related revenue projections.

    updated May 28, 2026

  • 2026-1056 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Hold hearing on FY26 snow removal costs

    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.

    updated May 21, 2026

  • 2026-0930 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Restore $724,000 for Veterans Services Budget

    This matter is a City Council Order for a hearing to discuss immediately reinstating the $724,000 cut from the Department of Veterans Services in the FY27 Operating Budget.

    updated May 7, 2026

  • 2026-0589 · Request for a public hearing · Fenway-Kenmore and Dorchester · Introduced March 16, 2026

    Discuss $200M in transportation funding for Boston projects

    The City Council ordered a hearing to review federal and state funding for transportation and streets projects in Boston.

    updated April 22, 2026

  • 2026-0777 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced April 6, 2026

    Hold hearing on ONS staffing and budget amid fiscal crisis

    The City Council ordered a hearing to discuss the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS), its role, responsibilities, and current staffing levels in light of Boston's reported budget shortfall of more than $100 million.

    updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0775 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced April 6, 2026

    Hold hearing on athletics funding equity in Boston Public Schools

    The City Council referred this matter to the Committee on Education to hold a hearing on how athletic programs are funded and supported across Boston Public Schools.

    updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0634 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced March 23, 2026

    Hold hearing on citywide spending controls

    The City Council is seeking a hearing to examine citywide spending controls and hiring constraints in March 2026.

    updated March 25, 2026

  • 2026-0586 · Request for a public hearing · Back Bay and Roslindale · Introduced March 13, 2026

    Hold hearing on Boston property tax assessments discrepancies

    This matter orders a hearing to review discrepancies between market values and tax assessed values for Boston’s residential properties and to evaluate current assessment practices.

    updated March 24, 2026

  • 2026-0186 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Hold hearing on equitable contracting for major civic events

    The City Council referred an order to hold a public hearing examining how the city contracts, reports on supplier diversity, and distributes opportunities for major civic and sporting events.

    updated March 20, 2026