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Government

Boston, Massachusetts

The city is governed by a Mayor-Council system. The Mayor serves as the city’s chief executive officer, while the Boston City Council acts as the legislative body. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term in a nonpartisan election. The City Council consists of 13 members, with nine elected from districts and four elected at-large to represent the entire city. Council members serve two-year terms.

The City Council is responsible for establishing policies, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal operations. Unlike a Council-Manager system, Boston does not have a city manager; instead, the Mayor directly oversees city departments and agencies.

The Boston Police Department, Boston Fire Department, and Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provide public safety services, while the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department manages corrections and legal processes.

Contact Information

Boston City Hall
1 City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201
Phone: (617) 635-4000
Website: boston.gov

Mayor’s Office
Phone: (617) 635-4500
Email: mayor@boston.gov

Boston City Council
For a full list of City Council members and their contact information, visit the City Council Members page: boston.gov/citycouncil

Public Services
Non-Emergency Services & General Inquiries: Dial 311
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Medical): Dial 911
Boston Police Department (BPD): (617) 343-4500
Boston Fire Department (BFD): (617) 343-3550
Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS): (617) 343-2367

GOVERNMENT NEWS

Retail shops in Boston showing security measures against shoplifting

Boston Faces Rising Shoplifting Rates Amid Crime Concerns

July 3, 2025

News Summary Boston is experiencing a staggering 55% increase in shoplifting incidents from the first half of 2019 to 2024, despite a general drop in violent crime. Local businesses are...

Sign indicating no broker fees in front of a residential building in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Bans Broker Fees for Renters

July 3, 2025

News Summary The Massachusetts Legislature has passed a law prohibiting landlords from charging tenants broker fees, a significant step aimed at alleviating financial burdens for renters. Set to take effect...

Crowd celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Boston

Former Boston Police Sergeant Indicted for Assault

July 3, 2025

News Summary Former Boston Police Sergeant Christopher Cunniff has been indicted on two counts of assault and battery related to an incident during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The charges stem...

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Providence Named Second Most Walkable City in the U.S.

July 3, 2025

News Summary Providence, Rhode Island, has been awarded the title of the second most walkable city in the United States in a recent national publication’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards....

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Former Mobster Faces Detention Over Assassination Plot

July 2, 2025

News Summary An 82-year-old former mobster, Ralph DeLeo, is facing federal detention after allegations surfaced regarding his plot to assassinate federal officials linked to his prior conviction. A federal judge...

Boston Police Headquarters during the day

Boston Police Sergeant Indicted on Multiple Sex Charges

July 2, 2025

News Summary A Boston Police Department sergeant, Paul Downey, has been indicted on serious charges including aggravated rape of a minor and paying for sex with a minor. Allegations stem...

School environment depicting the theme of deception in education

Woman Charged with Fraud for Posing as Teen in Schools

July 2, 2025

News Summary Shelby Hewitt, 34, faces multiple felonies, including identity fraud, for allegedly impersonating a teenager to enroll in Boston Public Schools. Discrepancies in her enrollment documents led to her...

Nighttime St. Patrick's Day parade scene in Boston with contrasting tones of celebration and seriousness.

Boston Police Sergeant Retires Amid Assault Investigation

July 1, 2025

News Summary Boston Police Sergeant Christopher Cunniff has retired following allegations of assault related to an incident during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Cunniff faces legal repercussions, including an indictment,...

Construction sites in Boston reflecting the city's housing development challenges

Boston Faces Sharp Decline in Housing Construction

July 1, 2025

News Summary Boston is experiencing a notable drop in new housing construction, with a 46% decline in projects initiated in 2023 compared to previous years. Rising rents and increased affordable...

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