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Ways and Means

We review all money that comes into City government along with the City’s spending.

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We review the way the City spends money. In our work we look over the City’s payments, loans, and investments. Each year we conduct a review of the Mayor’s budget before the Council votes on it.

  • Still have questions? Contact:
    City Council
  • Have questions for our committee?

    Please email us at ccc.wm@boston.gov.

    Need to Know

    The City Council is made up of 21 standing committees. We also create special committees to address certain needs in Boston.

Committee chair

Committee chair

Vice chair

Vice chair

Members

Members

Upcoming Hearings

Upcoming Hearings
City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0822-0830, #0839-0840, FY26 Budget: Boston Police Department (BPD), BPD Revolving...
On May 15

May 15
City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0822-0830, FY26 Budget: Boston Police Department
On May 15

May 15
City Council Committee on Ways and Means Working Session on Dockets #0822-0830, FY26 Budget
On May 16

May 16
City Council Committee On Ways And Means Hearing On Dockets #0822-0830, FY26 Budget: Office Of Human Services (Office Of Returning Citizens)
On May 19

May 19
City Council Committee On Ways And Means Hearing On Dockets #0822-0830, FY26 Budget: Mayor's Office Of Housing (MOH)
On May 19

May 19
City Council Committee On Ways And Means Hearing On Dockets #0822-0830, #0845, FY26 Budget: Parks And Recreation, Parkman Fund
On May 20

May 20

Groups we oversee

Groups we oversee
Assessing Department
Auditing Department
Budget Management
Boston Finance Commission
Treasury Department
  • Still have questions? Contact:
    City Council
  • Have questions for our committee?

    Please email us at ccc.wm@boston.gov.

    Need to Know

    The City Council is made up of 21 standing committees. We also create special committees to address certain needs in Boston.

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