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City Council Committee on Government Operations Working Session on Docket #0185

The Committee will hold a working session 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.  The Chair of the Committee is Councilor Ricardo Arroyo.  The sponsors of the docket are Councilor Julia Mejia and Councilor Kenzie Bok.

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  1. 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 working session are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

    Attendance: In accordance with Chapter 22 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. 

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

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

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

    Committee Emailccc.go@Boston.gov

    Staff Emailchristine.odonnell@boston.gov | Staff Telephone617-635-1185

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