“We need to find a way through this, we need to continue to be inviting and welcoming to new Bostonians, we need to encourage all that community involvement and participation. There are some inherent dangers that were outlined in a number of hearings through prior council sessions.” — Councilor Michael Flaherty

(From the November 16, 2023, Boston.com article, “City Council considering local voting rights for immigrants with ‘legal status’”)

The Boston City Council is weighing a measure that would allow immigrants with “legal status” to vote in municipal elections, even if they are not American citizens.

Councilor Kendra Lara proposed a home rule petition during Wednesday’s meeting that would enact the change. Lara received words of support from multiple colleagues, and a hearing on the matter will be scheduled soon so that experts can weigh in.

Read the entire article here.