Henry Santana

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Labor, Workforce & Economic Development Hearing on Mon, 11/25/24 at 10am

As sponsor, our office will be participating in an in-person hearing at City Hall held by the Committee on Labor, Workforce & Economic Development with Councilors Fernandes Anderson & Mejia as co-sponsors on Mon, Nov. 25 at 10am to discuss the successes and future opportunities of youth jobs offered by the City of Boston.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend or testify.

Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!

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Planning, Development & Transportation Hearing on Tues, 12/3/24 at 3pm

As sponsor, our office will be participating in an in-person hearing at City Hall held by the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation with Councilors Pepén and Durkan as co-sponsors on Tues, Dec 3 at 3pm to explore how changes to planning, development, zoning, and land use policies in Austin, TX have increased housing production and affordability, and the potential to apply similar policies in Boston.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend or testify.

Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!

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