Boston, Massachusetts
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About Boston
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How Boston is governed
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1 of 14 positions listed. Gray dashed boxes are placeholders waiting for a name.
Residents of Boston
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
Executive
- Michelle Wu Democratic
The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
Executive
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
Administration & departments
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
Administration & departments
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
Administration & departments
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
Administration & departments
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
Administration & departments
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
Administration & departments
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
Legislative
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
Administration & departments
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
Administration & departments
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
Legislative
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
Judicial
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
Judicial
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Boston council meetings
What the council and its committees are taking up, from the city's public meeting calendar.
Coming up
Recent
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City Council
, 10:30 AM
Planning, Development, and Transportation Committee Hearing on Docket #1337
1 item of legislation
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2026-1337 Order for a hearing to discuss fulfillment of community benefits funded by development projects.
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City Council
, 2:00 PM
Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee Hearing on Docket #0870
1 item of legislation
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2026-0870 Order for a hearing to examine the circumstances surrounding in-custody deaths at the Suffolk County House of Correction and systemic factors contributing to mortality in custody.
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City Council
, 10:00 AM
Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee Hearing on Docket #0180
1 item of legislation
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2026-0180 Order for a hearing to discuss resources for the Boston Police Crime Laboratory.
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Source: the city's public Legistar calendar, via the Legistar web API.