Resolution recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday in the City of Boston and commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Worrell, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.

Committee

City Council

Introduced

June 7, 2024

On agenda

June 12, 2024

Passed

June 12, 2024

Where it was heard

City Council Jun 12, 2024 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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