Items ready for action or still moving through the process.
2026-1611 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 24, 2026
This City Council resolution expresses support for granting City of Boston Park Rangers police powers and academy training to enhance public safety in Boston parks.
Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated August 27, 2026
2026-1606 · Formal position, not binding · Dorchester · Introduced August 14, 2026
The City Council resolution states Boston should continue using ShotSpotter, a sensor network that detects gunfire and provides alerts to police.
Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated August 27, 2026
2026-1549 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 3, 2026
The Council considered a resolution to waive the typical residency requirement so officers from other municipalities could transfer to the Boston Police Department.
Scheduled for a council meeting Council vote, step 3 of 4 updated August 6, 2026
2026-1113 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced June 1, 2026
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.
Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated June 8, 2026
2026-0307 · Formal position, not binding · South End · Introduced February 2, 2026
The City Council supports establishing a Boston Housing Authority Elevator Safety Commission to address safety concerns about aging, frequently breaking elevators at BHA developments, particularly Ruth Barkley in the South End.
Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated June 5, 2026
2026-0490 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 2, 2026
The City Council resolution expresses support for temporarily replacing concurrent pedestrian phasing traffic signals citywide after snowstorms to improve pedestrian safety where snowbanks reduce visibility.
Scheduled for a council meeting Council vote, step 3 of 4 updated March 5, 2026
2026-0222 · Formal position, not binding · East Boston · Introduced January 21, 2026
The City Council resolution expresses strong support for Senate Docket No.
Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated February 10, 2026