On Wednesday, the Boston City Council failed to override Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's veto of the $15.3 million line item changes they made to her $4.6 billion spending plan for the city.
Wu's most notable criticism of the changes was the $3.7 million in cuts to the police and fire department budgets, redirected towards housing assistance, college and career readiness, and small business programs.
The final vote was 7-6 for overriding Wu's veto, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. City Council had previously voted 10-3 for the line item changes that met opposition during the veto override attempt.
"I think it's important to remember who we are fighting for," said City Councilor Julia Mejia, emphasizing their role in challenging the administration and ensuring they meet community needs.
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