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Learn about our elected officials, as well as the leaders of our cabinets and departments.
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
Meet the Mayor
Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston. She is a daughter of immigrants, Boston Public Schools mom to two boys, MBTA commuter, and fierce believer that we can solve our deepest challenges through building community.
Learn about Mayor Wu
City Council
City Council
Ruthzee Louijeune
City Councilor, At-Large
Henry Santana
City Councilor, At-Large
Julia M. Mejia
City Councilor, At-Large
Erin J. Murphy
City Councilor, At-Large
Gabriela Coletta Zapata
City Councilor, District 1
Edward M. Flynn
City Councilor, District 2
John FitzGerald
City Councilor, District 3
Brian Worrell
City Councilor, District 4
Enrique J. Pepén
City Councilor, District 5
Benjamin J. Weber
City Councilor, District 6
Miniard Culpepper
City Councilor, District 7
Sharon Durkan
City Councilor, District 8
Liz Breadon
City Council President; City Councilor, District 9
Cabinets
Arts and Culture
The mission of the Arts and Culture Cabinet is to foster the growth and well-being of the cultural community and promote participation in the arts. Recognizing the importance of creativity across all policy areas, the cabinet seeks to promote access to arts and culture to all the City’s residents, and to make Boston a municipal arts leader.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Arts and Culture
Boston Public Library
Brianna Millor
Chief of Community Engagement
Community Engagement
The Community Engagement Cabinet seeks to improve the delivery of City Services as well as create opportunities for all Boston Residents to participate in local government.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
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Neighborhood Services
Communications
This cabinet leads the overall communications and media relations strategies to support the Mayor's vision for the City.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Press Office
Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
The mission of the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet is to lead a broad effort to streamline and support areas of focus that contribute to Boston’s economy including tourism, jobs and employment, business development, and real estate development.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Consumer Affairs and Licensing
Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
Licensing Board
Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
Brian Swett
Chief Climate Officer
Environment, Energy, and Open Space
The mission of the Environment, Energy and Open Space Cabinet is to coordinate several City departments and programs to enhance sustainability, preserve historic and open space resources, protect the health and safety of the built environment, prepare for climate change, and provide public spaces to gather and recreate in Boston.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Archaeology
Environment
Food Justice
Historic Preservation
Landmarks Commission
Parks and Recreation
Mariangely Solis Cervera
Chief of Equity and Inclusion
Equity and Inclusion
The Equity and Inclusion Cabinet actively works to dismantle racism. We put an intentional focus on supporting communities of color and marginalized groups across all City departments. We plan to build equitable governmental structures to sustain this work.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Black Male Advancement
Boston Human Rights Commission
Disabilities Commission
Fair Housing and Equity
Immigrant Advancement
Language and Communications Access
LGBTQ+ Advancement
Women's Advancement
Ashley Groffenberger
Chief Financial Officer, Collector-Treasurer
Finance
The Finance Cabinet ensures that City services are delivered with high quality, with high ethical standards, are financially prudent, are responsive to the needs of the citizens of Boston, and consistent with the laws and ordinances governing municipal government.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Assessing
Auditing
Budget
Procurement
Tax Collection
Treasury
José Massó
Chief of Human Services
Human Services
The
Human Services Cabinet
is committed to promoting the well-being of the City's residents, particularly the most vulnerable. We provide social, recreational, health, and support services to City residents. Our focus is on those experiencing homelessness, persons with disabilities, the elderly, youth, and veterans.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Age Strong Commission
Boston Centers for Youth and Families
Boston Public Library
Returning Citizens
Veterans Services
Youth Engagement and Advancement
Sheila A. Dillon
Chief of Housing and Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing
Housing and Neighborhood Development
The cabinet is committed to making Boston the most livable city in the nation. We work with communities to build strong neighborhoods through the strategic investment of public resources.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Housing
Santiago 'Santi' Garces
Chief Information Officer
Innovation and Technology
The mission of the Innovation and Technology Cabinet is to provide systems and technologies that develop and support department personnel with information relative to their operations, support strategic planning, promote effective resource management, enhance customer service and promote internal and external electronic and voice communications.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Analytics Team
Broadband and Cable
Boston Digital Service
Innovation and Technology
Mayor's Office
The agencies reporting to the Mayor's Office represent the Mayor and the City in legal matters, public relations, and elections. The Mayor's vision for the future of the City is reflected in the policies and directions carried forward by the staff of these offices.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Elections
Law
Mayor's Office
Press Office
New Urban Mechanics
Dion Irish
Chief of Operations
Operations
The Operations Cabinet oversees all operational activities that intersect with the management of central facilities. The cabinet includes departments that set policies for intergovernmental relations and central municipal properties.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Intergovernmental Relations
Inspectional Services
Property Management
Public Facilities
Alex Lawrence
Chief People Officer
People Operations
The People Operations Cabinet works to build a City of Boston organization that is healthy, responsive, and human-centered. It works to ensure the City’s workforce is supported, and all employees have the tools, policies, and resources needed to complete their jobs.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Human Resources
Labor Relations
Registry
Kairos Shen
Chief of Planning
Planning
The City of Boston’s Planning Cabinet is led by the Chief of Planning and includes the Planning Department. The staff of the Planning Department support the
Zoning Commission
,
Boston Civic Design Commission
, and the
BPDA Board
. The Chief of Planning also serves as the BPDA’s Director. Together, these bodies form one comprehensive cabinet within the City of Boston focused on guiding the inclusive growth of our city.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Planning
Mike Firestone
Corporation Counsel
Policy and Planning
This cabinet advises the Mayor on a wide array of issues. These range from housing to economic mobility and workforce development to substance use disorder. The team coordinates policy initiatives across cabinets and departments. We emphasis breaking down work silos in City government.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Dr. Bisola Ojikutu
Commissioner of Public Health and Executive Director, Boston Public Health Commission
Public Health
Boston Public Health Commission is an independent public agency governed by a seven-member board of health appointed by the Mayor of Boston.
Our mission is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Boston Public Health Commission
Public Safety
Departments in the Public Safety Cabinet serve to protect the lives and property of City residents. The City maintains a ready state of preparedness through sufficient staffing levels, state-of-the-art equipment, and continual training and evaluation of policies and practices. The focus on neighborhood presence helps the City prevent crime, fire, incidents of terrorism, natural disasters quickly, and increases the sense of safety and security by residents and businesses.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Emergency Management
Fire Operations
Fire Prevention
Police
Mary Skipper
Superintendent of Boston Public Schools
Schools
Boston Public Schools partners with the community, families, and students to develop in every student the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life. BPS is responsible for ensuring that every child has great teachers and great school leaders.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Schools
Nick Gove
Interim Chief of Streets
Streets
The mission of the Streets Cabinet is to develop, support, and manage all programs, projects, and policies related to vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety. We want to create clean, well-lit, attractive, and efficient infrastructure in the City.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Boston Bikes
Parking Clerk
Public Works
Transportation
Trinh Nguyen
Chief of Worker Empowerment
Worker Empowerment
The Worker Empowerment Cabinet advances the well-being of Boston workers in the public and private sectors by:
setting the City’s future policy and vision for workers
regulating, overseeing, and improving workplace conditions and health for workers, and
expanding economic opportunities for workers through quality jobs, skills training, and career pipelines.
Departments, Boards & Agencies
Center for Working Families
Labor Compliance and Worker Protection
Workforce Development
Youth Employment and Opportunity
Non-Mayoral Departments
These departments are governed independently by appointed or elected officials, but are financed by the City: City Clerk (elected by the City Council); City Council (elected position); Finance Commission (appointed by Governor).
Departments, Boards & Agencies
City Clerk
City Council
Boards and commissions
Boards and commissions are an important part of Boston’s government. Each board or commission works with internal departments, City Councilors, and the public to serve the City.
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You can find information about the City's many boards and commissions through the link below:
Boards and commissions
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