Legislation Details

File #: 2023-1633    Version: 1
Type: Consent Agenda Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/23/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/25/2023 Final action: 10/25/2023
Title: Resolution to change the name of Faneuil Hall, thereby beginning a process of addressing anti-Black racist symbols prevalent in Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 3 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn).
Sponsors: Tania Fernandes Anderson; Ricardo Arroyo; Liz Breadon; Gabriela Coletta Zapata; Sharon Durkan; Kendra Lara; Ruthzee Louijeune; Julia Mejia; Erin Murphy; Brian Worrell
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF FANEUIL HALL AS PART OF A REPARATIVE PROCESS IN BOSTON

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Resolution to change the name of Faneuil Hall, thereby beginning a process of addressing anti-Black racist symbols prevalent in Boston.

On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 3 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn).