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Boston Council Presidency Shifts in Last Minute Upset: ‘She Has Impressed Me’
Liz Breadon won a narrow 7-6 vote after a last-minute withdrawal by Coletta Zapata, becoming the first openly gay woman to lead Boston's City Council.
- On Monday, January 5, 2026, Liz Breadon was elected Boston City Council president by a one-vote margin in a 7-6 vote during the council's first meeting at City Hall.
- Coletta Zapata's weekend withdrawal left the contest suddenly open after she claimed on Nov. 10 to have seven votes, then withdrew Sunday amid behind-the-scenes jockeying.
- Ben Weber nominated Breadon, who won seven votes—including Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, and Weber—to reach the threshold, while Worrell received six votes from himself and five others.
- As council president, Liz Breadon, District 9 Councilor, will set agendas, assign committees, and serve as acting mayor during the two-year term, marking a representational milestone for Boston residents.
- Talk of closed-door deals and late-night meetings dominated debate, with At-Large Councilor Julia Mejia disputing maneuvers and urging Boston City Council to show independence amid back-room negotiations and shenanigans.
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By Roberto Scalese and Eve ZuckoffTo read this article in English in WBUR, click here.With a margin of one vote, Liz Breadon was named on Monday the new president of the Boston City Council, offering a surprising result to start the political year.Allston-Brighton district councilwoman received approval at the first legislative body meeting of the year, after an intense session of negotiations behind the scenes.Breadon had not openly promoted he…
In a shocker, Liz Breadon elected Boston City Council president, to defeat Brian Worrell
In a last-minute shocker, Liz Breadon was elected president of the Boston City Council on Monday, defeating Brian Worrell, who appeared to have the votes the night before, after another councilor who claimed to have the job for months dropped out.
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