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HD 4609

An Act relative to the office of district councilor in the city of Boston

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Chynah Tyler

Summary of HD 4609: An Act relative to the office of district councilor in the city of Boston Bill OverviewHD 4609 is a proposed bill that would make changes to the structure and e

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Bill Summary · HD 4609

Summary of HD 4609: An Act relative to the office of district councilor in the city of Boston

Bill Overview

HD 4609 is a proposed bill that would make changes to the structure and election process for district councilors in the City of Boston. The main goals of the bill are to:

  1. Increase the number of district councilor positions from 9 to 13.
  2. Revise the district boundaries to ensure more equal population representation.
  3. Transition district councilor elections from a city-wide vote to elections by district.

Key Provisions

The bill includes the following key provisions:

Increase in District Councilor Positions

  • The number of district councilor positions would be increased from 9 to 13.
  • This would provide greater geographic representation across Boston's neighborhoods.

Redistricting of District Boundaries

  • District boundaries would be redrawn to better reflect current population distributions.
  • The goal is to create more equally populated districts and ensure fair representation.

Transition to District-Based Elections

  • District councilors would be elected by the voters residing within their respective districts, rather than through a citywide vote.
  • This is intended to give residents a stronger voice in choosing their local representatives.

Potential Impact

If enacted, HD 4609 could have the following impacts:

  • More granular neighborhood-level representation on the Boston City Council.
  • Potential shifts in political power dynamics as district-based elections replace citywide voting.
  • Administrative and logistical changes to Boston's electoral system to accommodate the new district structure.

Timeline and Next Steps

The bill was introduced on November 29, 2025 and is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts state legislature. No timeline has been set for a vote or enactment of the legislation at this time.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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