City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #0185

Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Granting the City of Boston the Authority to Provide Legal Voting Rights in Municipal Elections for City of Boston Residents Aged 16 and 17 Years Old.  This matter was referred to the Committee on January 26, 2022.  The sponsors of the docket are Councilor Julia Mejia and Councilor Kenzie Bok.

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

Attendance:

In accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 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 hearing virtually. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while adhering to public health accommodations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means. The public may watch this hearing via livestream at boston.gov/city-council-tv.  It will also be re-broadcasted at a later date on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Verizon 964. 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. 

Public Testimony

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. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so.

Mail Address:  Docket #0185 City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA 02201

Fax Number:  617-635-4203 Attn: Christine O’Donnell, Docket #0185 

Committee Email: ccc.go@Boston.gov

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