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Liz Braden elected Boston City Council president after roll-call vote
Summary
After nominations and speeches from councilors, the Boston City Council elected Councilor Liz Braden as its president in a roll-call election; Braden pledged to prioritize transparency, neighborhood representation and collaborative committee leadership.
Liz Braden was elected president of the Boston City Council during the council’s organizational meeting on Jan. 1, 2026, the clerk announced following a roll-call vote.
Braden, the district councilor for District 9, addressed colleagues after the clerk’s tally and thanked members for their support, saying it is “an honor of my life to work for the people of Boston” and pledging to strengthen the council as an institution that values “expertise, debate, and mutual respect.” She pledged to work across districts and to prioritize equity, housing,…
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