List of members of the Boston City Council

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Map of City Council districts, Boston, Massachusetts (2016).

This is a list of members of the Boston City Council , both past and present, serving the people of Boston, Massachusetts. [2]

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Council member selection

Since 1984, the council has consisted of 13 members; four members elected at-large and nine members elected by district. All 13 seats are contested every two years. The preliminary election and general election are held in September and November, respectively, of odd years with winners starting their terms in January of even years. For example; a preliminary election was held in September 2017 for the November 2017 general election, with elected council members starting their terms in January 2018.

Historically, the makeup of the council has changed multiple times. Since 1910:

YearsTotal sizeSeats
At-largeWard or District
1910–1925990
1926–195122022
1952–1983990
1984–present1349

Council members by year

1822–1829

1830–1839

1840–1849

1850–1859

1860–1869

Newton Talbot; served as Alderman 1867 Newton Talbot 1815 1904 Boston.png
Newton Talbot; served as Alderman 1867

1870–1879

1880–1889

1890–1899

1900–1909

1910–1919

1920–1929

In November 1924, Boston voters approved replacing the 9-person City Council (all elected at-large) with a 22-person City Council (elected by wards). The first such election was held in November 1925, for terms starting in January 1926. [7]

1930–1939

1940–1949

1950–1959

In November 1949, Boston voters approved changes to municipal elections, including replacing the 22-person City Council (elected by wards) with a 9-person City Council (all elected at-large). The first such election was held in November 1951, for terms starting in January 1952. [8]

1960–1969

1970–1979

1980–1989

Starting with the November 1983 election (for terms starting in January 1984) the City Council consists of four at-large members and nine district representatives.

YearAt-largeDistricts
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1984–1985 Christopher A. Iannella Michael J. McCormack Albert Leo "Dapper" O'Neil Joseph M. Tierney Robert Travaglini James M. Kelly James E. Byrne Charles Yancey Thomas Menino Maura Hennigan Bruce Bolling David Scondras Brian J. McLaughlin
1986–1987 Christopher A. IannellaMichael J. McCormackAlbert Leo O'NeilJoseph M. TierneyRobert TravagliniJames M. KellyJames E. ByrneCharles YanceyThomas MeninoMaura HenniganBruce BollingDavid ScondrasBrian J. McLaughlin
1988–1989 Christopher A. IannellaMichael J. McCormackAlbert Leo O'Neil Rosaria Salerno Robert TravagliniJames M. KellyJames E. ByrneCharles YanceyThomas MeninoMaura HenniganBruce BollingDavid ScondrasBrian J. McLaughlin

1990–1999

YearAt-largeDistricts
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1990–1991 Christopher A. IannellaMichael J. McCormackAlbert Leo O'NeilRosaria SalernoRobert TravagliniJames M. KellyJames E. ByrneCharles YanceyThomas MeninoMaura HenniganBruce BollingDavid ScondrasBrian J. McLaughlin
1992–1993 Christopher A. Iannella† John A. Nucci Albert Leo O'NeilRosaria SalernoRobert TravagliniJames M. KellyJames E. ByrneCharles YanceyThomas MeninoMaura Hennigan Anthony Crayton David ScondrasBrian J. McLaughlin
Bruce BollingAlbert Leo O'NeilThomas Menino
1994–1995 Richard P. Iannella John A. NucciAlbert Leo O'Neil Peggy Davis-Mullen Diane J. Modica James M. Kelly Maureen Feeney Charles Yancey Daniel F. Conley Maura Hennigan Gareth R. Saunders Thomas M. Keane Jr. Brian J. McLaughlin
1996–1997 Richard P. Iannella‡ Francis Roache Albert Leo O'NeilPeggy Davis-MullenDiane J. ModicaJames M. KellyMaureen FeeneyCharles YanceyDaniel F. ConleyMaura HenniganGareth R. SaundersThomas M. Keane Jr. Brian Honan
Stephen J. Murphy
1998–1999 Stephen J. MurphyFrancis RoacheAlbert Leo O'NeilPeggy Davis-Mullen Paul Scapicchio James M. KellyMaureen FeeneyCharles YanceyDaniel F. ConleyMaura HenniganGareth R. SaundersThomas M. Keane Jr.Brian Honan

† Following the death of Christopher A. Iannella in September 1992; Albert Leo "Dapper" O'Neil was selected as president, while Bruce Bolling served the remainder of Iannella's term, as Bolling had finished fifth in the general election for four at-large seats. [18] [19]
‡ Following the resignation of Richard P. Iannella, who had been elected Register of Probate of Suffolk County, Stephen J. Murphy joined the council in February 1997 and served the balance of Iannella's term, as Murphy had finished fifth in the general election for four at-large seats. [20]

2000–2009

YearAt-largeDistricts
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2000–2001 Peggy Davis-Mullen Michael F. Flaherty Stephen J. MurphyFrancis RoachePaul ScapicchioJames M. KellyMaureen FeeneyCharles YanceyDaniel F. ConleyMaura Hennigan Chuck Turner Michael P. Ross Brian Honan
James M. KellyCharles Yancey
2002–2003 Maura Hennigan Michael F. FlahertyStephen J. MurphyFrancis Roache†Paul ScapicchioJames M. KellyMaureen FeeneyCharles Yancey Robert Consalvo John M. Tobin Jr. Chuck TurnerMichael P. RossBrian Honan†
Felix D. Arroyo Jerry P. McDermott
2004–2005 Maura HenniganMichael F. FlahertyStephen J. MurphyFelix D. ArroyoPaul ScapicchioJames M. KellyMaureen FeeneyCharles YanceyRobert ConsalvoJohn M. Tobin Jr.Chuck TurnerMichael P. RossJerry P. McDermott
2006–2007 Sam Yoon Michael F. FlahertyStephen J. MurphyFelix D. Arroyo Salvatore LaMattina James M. Kelly†Maureen FeeneyCharles YanceyRobert ConsalvoJohn M. Tobin Jr.Chuck TurnerMichael P. RossJerry P. McDermott
Michael F. Flaherty Bill Linehan Maureen Feeney
2008–2009 Sam YoonMichael F. FlahertyStephen J. Murphy John R. Connolly Salvatore LaMattinaBill LinehanMaureen FeeneyCharles YanceyRobert ConsalvoJohn M. Tobin Jr.Chuck TurnerMichael P. Ross Mark Ciommo
Maureen FeeneyMichael P. Ross

† Francis Roache, Brian Honan, and James M. Kelley did not complete their terms and were replaced by Felix D. Arroyo, Jerry P. McDermott, and Bill Linehan, respectively. [21] [22] [23]

2010–2019

YearAt-largeDistricts
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2010–2011 Felix G. Arroyo John R. ConnollyStephen J. Murphy Ayanna Pressley Salvatore LaMattinaBill LinehanMaureen FeeneyCharles YanceyRobert ConsalvoJohn M. Tobin Jr.†Chuck Turner†Michael P. RossMark Ciommo
Stephen J. Murphy Matt O'Malley Tito Jackson Michael P. Ross
2012–2013 Felix G. ArroyoJohn R. ConnollyStephen J. MurphyAyanna PressleySalvatore LaMattinaBill Linehan Frank Baker Charles YanceyRobert ConsalvoMatt O'MalleyTito JacksonMichael P. RossMark Ciommo
2014–2015 Michael F. Flaherty Michelle Wu Stephen J. MurphyAyanna PressleySalvatore LaMattinaBill LinehanFrank BakerCharles Yancey Timothy McCarthy Matt O'MalleyTito Jackson Josh Zakim Mark Ciommo
2016–2017 Michael F. FlahertyMichelle Wu Annissa Essaibi George Ayanna PressleySalvatore LaMattinaBill LinehanFrank Baker Andrea Campbell Timothy McCarthyMatt O'MalleyTito JacksonJosh ZakimMark Ciommo
2018–2019 Michael F. FlahertyMichelle WuAnnissa Essaibi GeorgeAyanna Pressley Lydia Edwards Edward M. FlynnFrank BakerAndrea CampbellTimothy McCarthyMatt O'Malley Kim Janey Josh ZakimMark Ciommo
Althea Garrison ‡

† Both John M. Tobin Jr. and Chuck Turner did not complete their terms and were replaced by Matt O'Malley and Tito Jackson, respectively, through special elections. [24] [25]
‡ Following Ayanna Pressley's election to the United States House of Representatives, she was replaced on the City Council by Althea Garrison in January 2019. [26]

2020–2029

YearAt-largeDistricts
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2020–2021 Michael F. Flaherty Michelle Wu Annissa Essaibi George Julia Mejia Lydia Edwards Edward M. Flynn Frank Baker Andrea Campbell Ricardo Arroyo Matt O'Malley * Kim Janey * Kenzie Bok Liz Breadon
2022–2023 Michael F. Flaherty Ruthzee Louijeune Erin Murphy Julia MejiaLydia Edwards †Edward M. FlynnFrank Baker Brian Worrell Ricardo Arroyo Kendra Lara Tania Fernandes Anderson Kenzie Bok‡Liz Breadon
Gabriela Coletta Sharon Durkan
2024–2025 Henry Santana Ruthzee LouijeuneErin MurphyJulia MejiaGabriela ColettaEdward M. Flynn John FitzGerald Brian Worrell Enrique Pepén Benjamin Weber Tania Fernandes AndersonSharon DurkanLiz Breadon

* Following Mayor Marty Walsh's appointment as United States Secretary of Labor, Kim Janey became Acting Mayor and Matt O'Malley presided over the City Council. [27]
† Following Lydia Edwards' election to the Massachusetts State Senate, Gabriela Coletta won the May 3, 2022, special election for the District 1 seat. [28]
‡ Kenzie Bok resigned her seat effective April 28, 2023, in order to join the Boston Housing Authority—a special election to fill the District 8 seat was won by Sharon Durkan on July 25, 2023. [29]

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References

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  29. ↑ Guffey, Alysa (July 25, 2023). "Sharon Durkan wins special election for Boston City Council District 8 seat". The Boston Globe . Retrieved August 9, 2023.

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