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- Suffolk County
- 10/3/24
- 10/03/2024
- 323 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston City Council recently convened to discuss the important role of school counselors in addressing the mental health needs of students and the structural changes required to optimize their impact. Council members, alongside school counselors and other stakeholders, emphasized the importance of school counseling in supporting students’ academic and emotional well-being.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 10/2/24
- 10/03/2024
- 157 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Boston City Council meeting recently focused on transparency concerns regarding the Mayor’s office and substantial discussions on advancing equity initiatives. The council expressed frustration over delayed responses to requests for information from the Mayor’s office. Additionally, the council made strides in enhancing support for Black men and boys and addressed the impact of algorithmic pricing in the housing market.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 10/1/24
- 10/01/2024
- 166 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston City Council, during its recent meeting, discussed the creation of a $150 million Boston Development Fund within the Planning Department. This initiative, spearheaded by Councilor Brian Worrell, aims to address the stagnation of development projects in the city, particularly focusing on nearly 30,000 approved but unbuilt housing units. The proposal seeks to stimulate construction activity by utilizing a portion of the city’s $512 million free cash balance to create a revolving fund, designed to boost homeownership opportunities and alleviate the burden on residential property taxes.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 9/30/24
- 10/01/2024
- 172 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Boston City Council convened to discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at preventing wage theft in the city. The discussion was marked by significant collaboration with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and the U.S. Department of Labor.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 9/30/24
- 10/01/2024
- 167 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, the primary focus was on addressing the city’s housing crisis through innovative strategies, particularly the repurposing of former school and municipal buildings into affordable housing. This initiative, highlighted under Docket 0764, aims to utilize city-owned assets to meet the significant demand for affordable housing, with discussions emphasizing the potential for these developments to offer financial benefits and environmental advantages.
