""As I look out at my fellow council members today, I see a body that continues to better reflect the city that we live in," she said after winning the presidency. "As president, I commit to work with every single one of you, district councilors and at-large councilors, to strengthen this institution, to seek to create a council culture that values expertise, debate, and mutual respect.""
"In a last-minute twist, Councilor Liz Breadon was narrowly elected by her colleagues to lead the body as City Council president Monday. Breadon, who has represented Allston-Brighton since 2020, was elected by a 7-6 margin during the City Council's first meeting of the year. She was supported by Councilors Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Sharon Durkan, Ruthzee Louijeune, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, and Ben Weber."
Liz Breadon was elected Boston City Council president by a 7-6 vote at the council's first meeting of the year. Breadon has represented Allston-Brighton since 2020 and won support from Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Sharon Durkan, Ruthzee Louijeune, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, and Ben Weber. Brian Worrell of Dorchester was the other contender. Breadon is a 66-year-old physical therapist and immigrant from Northern Ireland and is the first openly gay woman to serve on the council. Breadon cited work at Boston Medical Center revealing health inequities and pledged collaborative council leadership amid political and economic challenges.
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