Boston Municipal Research Bureau

Pandemic-Related Challenges for US Mayors

The 2021 annual Menino Survey of Mayors focused on a variety of pandemic related issues concerning mayors across the country, such as fiscal and economic impacts of COVID and long-term effects on residents’ mental health and learning loss among young people.

Boston records $15.3M surplus for FY21

Despite the challenging year and financial uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston ended FY21 with an operating surplus of $15.3M.

Considerations for proposed School Committee structure

Research Bureau highlights points and issues for consideration in the School Committee governance discussion.

Support Boston’s Students: 4 School Committee Openings

Want to play a key role in decisions that can benefit thousands of students in Boston Public Schools?

What is the Question Anyway?

The November 2nd municipal election will determine not only who will be Mayor of Boston, but also the budgetary powers of the Mayor. Ballot Question 1 Changes the Budget Powers of Boston’s Mayor.

Celebrating 90 Years! MAY 31, 2022

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Erin McGinley at emcginley@bmrb.org

Research Bureau In the News

Sticker shock: The real cost of overhauling Boston’s crumbling schools
By Scott Van Voorhis | Contrarian Boston | May 15, 2022

Clock is ticking to find new Boston Public Schools superintendent
By Marie Szaniszlo | Boston Herald | April 24, 2022

Boston is leaning more on property taxes during the pandemic
By Greg Ryan | Boston Business Journal | February 7, 2022

Viewpoint: City Hall will see marked change in allocating public resources
By Pam Kocher | Boston Business Journal | January 28, 2022

Boston councilor proposes ‘Mass and Cass’ property tax break
By Greg Ryan | Boston Business Journal | February 7, 2022

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