City Council Committee on Government Operations Working Session on Docket #0239

An ordinance creating a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans.  This matter was referred to the Committee on February 2, 2022.  The sponsors of the docket are Councilors Julia Mejia, Tania Fernandes Anderson, and Brian Worrell.

NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum participating due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members participating in this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Attendance:

In accordance with Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022 modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this working session remotely. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means. Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. There is no public comment period.

Please contact the staff email below for a link to view the working session.  

Mail Address:  City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA  02201 Attn:  Christine O’Donnell, Docket #0239

Committee Email:  ccc.go@boston.gov 

Staff Email:  christine.odonnell@boston.gov |  Staff Telephone:  617-635-1185