City Council Committee on Government Operations Working Session on Dockets #0654 and #0655

Docket #0654, ordinance amending CBC Chapter 8-13, Ensuring Equitable Regulation of the Cannabis Industry in the City of Boston; and, Docket #0655, An Order Regarding a Text Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code with respect to Marijuana Establishments, referred to the Committee on May 12, 2021.  The sponsors of these dockets are Councilor Lydia Edwards and Councilor Michael Flaherty.

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 working session 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 working session 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 working session via live stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv and live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Verizon 964. It will also be re-broadcasted at a later date. 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. 

Mail Address:  Dockets #0654 and #0655 City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA 02201

Fax Number:  617-635-4203 Attn: Christine O’Donnell, Dockets #0654 and #0655

Committee Email:  ccc.go@Boston.gov

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