
Henry Santana
News from the Office of
Boston City Councilor At-Large
Hearing to discuss an Ordinance that would address public health and safety with respect to hotels in the City of Boston on Thurs, 9/26/24 at 2pm
As original sponsor, our office will be participating in an in-person hearing at City Hall held by the Committee on Government Operations with Councilor Coletta Zapata as sponsor and Councilor Durkan as co-sponsor on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 2pm to an Ordinance that would address public health and safety with respect to hotels in the City of Boston.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend or testify.
Joint Hearing to discuss causes of increases in Boston Police overtime spending & Boston Police Department staffing levels on Thurs, 9/11/24 at 2pm
We appreciate the leadership of Councilor Worrell for serving as Chair for the joint hearing with the Committees on Ways & Means and Public Safety & Criminal Justice. The hearing will be held Thurs, 9/11 at 2pm sponsored by Councilors Weber, Flynn, Worrell, Murphy and Louijeune to discuss causes of increases in Boston Police overtime spending and Boston Police Department staffing levels.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend or testify.
Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!
Hearing to discuss a petition for a special law that would raise the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy on Mon, 9/9/24 at 2pm
As co-sponsor, our office will be participating in a virtual hearing held by the Committee on Government Operations with Councilor Coletta Zapata as sponsor and Councilor Pepén as co-sponsor on Mon, Sept. 9 at 2pm to discuss a petition for a special law that would raise the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend or testify.
Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!
Hearing to discuss current bail policies in local jails on Wed, 8/14/24 at 2pm
As Chair of Public Safety & Criminal Justice, our office will be holding an in-person hearing on Wed, 8/14 at 2pm to discuss bail policies in local jails to support transparency around due process for central booking.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend or testify.
Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!
Hearing to to discuss the City of Boston's 2023 Annual Surveillance Report on Wed, 7/31/24 at 2pm
As Chair of Public Safety & Criminal Justice, our office will be holding a hearing on Wed, 7/31 at 10am in person at Boston City Hall, 5th Floor in the Iannella Chamber to discuss the City of Boston's current investments in and policies for using Gunshot Detection Technology. Members of the public are invited to attend or testify. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!
Hearing to discuss the City of Boston's current investments in and policies for using Gunshot Detection Technology on Wed, 7/31/24 at 10am
As Chair of Public Safety & Criminal Justice, our office will be holding a hearing on Wed, 7/31 at 10am in person at Boston City Hall, 5th Floor in the Iannella Chamber to discuss the City of Boston's current investments in and policies for using Gunshot Detection Technology. Members of the public are invited to attend or testify. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!
Hearing to discuss resources for the Boston Police Laboratory on Fri, 4/26/24 at 10am
As Chair of Public Safety & Criminal Justice, our office will be holding a hearing on Fri, 4/26 at 10am in person at Boston City Hall to discuss resources for the Boston Police Laboratory. Members of the public are invited to attend or testify. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!
Hearing to discuss 3 proposed public safety grants on Fri, 4/12/24 at 10am
As Chair of Public Safety & Criminal Justice, our office will be holding a hearing on Wed, 4/12 at 10am in person at Boston City Hall to discuss 3 proposed grants to fund multi-disciplinary approaches to gang violence prevention, relevant crime reporting for the Violence Intervention & Prevention Initiative, and mental wellness & suicide prevention for Boston Police Officers. Members of the public are invited to attend or testify. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!
Hearing to address the critical issue of housing choice voucher discrimination and enhancing fair housing practices throughout Boston on Mon, 4/8/24 at 10am
Our office will be holding a hearing on Mon, 4/8 at 10am sponsored & co-sponsored by Councilors Breadon, Louijeune, Weber, and Worrell to address the critical issue of housing choice voucher discrimination and enhancing fair housing practices throughout Boston. Members of the public are encouraged to attend or testify. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!
Hearing discuss reclaiming the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center for Boston Public School athletes on Mon, 3/12/24 at 2pm
As Chair of Education, our office will be holding a hearing on Mon, 3/11 at 2pm sponsored by Councilors Murphy, Weber, and Fernandes Anderson to discuss “reclaiming the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center for Boston Public School athletes.” Members of the public are encouraged to attend or testify. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!
Save the Date! Councilor Santana to Deliver Inaugural Speech on Wed 2/28
Save the Date! Councilor Santana will be delivering his Inaugural Speech on Wednesday, February 28 during the City Council Meeting that begins at 12pm. Let us know you’d like to attend!
Hearing to discuss various public safety grants on Wed, 2/21/24 at 10am
As Chair of Public Safety & Criminal Justice, our office will be holding a hearing on Wed, 2/21 at 10am virtually on Zoom to discuss various public safety grants. Members of the public are invited to attend or testify. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns!