LGBT, Boston and City Council

Boston is now a ‘sanctuary city’ for the LGBTQ community, City Council declares
Councilors said the largely symbolic resolution was important to affirm support for transgender people amid President Donald Trump's attacks.
Boston declared sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ community
Boston's city council has approved a resolution naming the city a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community by a 12-1 vote. WBTS' Matt Prichard reports.
City council approves resolution to make Boston LGBTQ+ sanctuary city
The resolution states taxpayer-funded agencies will not comply with federal efforts to strip resources that safeguard rights.
Boston declared sanctuary city for transgender people
The non-binding resolution instructs city agencies and officials not to comply with any federal regulations that harm or restrict the rights of transgender people.
City council declares Boston a 'sanctuary city' for transgender community
Wednesday to make Boston a sanctuary city for members of the transgender community. Councilor-at-Large Julia Mejia and District 9 Councilor Liz Breadon called on Boston to adopt the measure supporting transgender people,
Boston City Council presses for Trust Act expansion, after Mayor Wu’s Congressional sanctuary hearing
Fresh off the mayor’s defense of the city’s sanctuary policies and public safety record before a Congressional oversight committee, the Boston City Council held a community-based hearing where advocates pushed for expansion of the Trust Act.
Boston immigrants ask City Council to preserve, strengthen Trust Act
Immigrants and advocates asked Boston City Councilors on Monday to preserve and strengthen the Trust Act, the law that limits police coordination with federal immigration authorities except for on criminal investigations.
Boston City Council slams BPD, Wu administration for blowing off public safety hearing ahead of Southie parade
The Boston City Council slammed the Wu administration and Boston Police Department for blowing off a hearing on public safety ...
As Trump attacks transgender people, City Council declares Boston a ‘sanctuary city’ for the LGBTQ+ community
The resolution is symbolic if passed, but would call on city agencies to not comply with any federal policies that could harm ...
NBC Boston on MSN6h
Boston City Council raises police staffing questions ahead of big events
A city that’s no stranger to big events is preparing for another busy weekend, with the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade ...
Amid federal ‘attacks,’ Boston City Council declares Hub a ‘sanctuary city’ for transgender people
Amid “attacks” from the federal government, the Boston City Council passed a resolution that recognizes the Hub as a ...
WBUR8h
'Uncharted waters': Boston finds itself in the Trump administration's crosshairs
Trump is not the first president to wield federal funds as a weapon. But some analysts say the current attacks on Boston is ...
Boston city councilors defend pro-immigrant Trust Act as President Trump threatens funding cuts
Boston city councilors stood fast in their support of the city’s pro-immigrant Trust Act at a hearing Monday, defying ...
Everett City Council votes no confidence in mayor amid bonus scandal
The vote came after the OIG informed the City Council that the city had overpaid the mayor $180,000 in longevity payments.
Community activist says he’s running for Boston mayor
Community activist Domingos DaRosa said he is running for mayor of Boston, bringing the field of declared challengers vying ...