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Coletta Zapata Says She Has Votes to Lead Boston City Council

The leadership remains unofficial until a January vote by the full council.

Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata at a City Council meeting in 2024.
City councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata speaks at the Boston City Council meeting. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Overview

  • Coletta Zapata announced she has the seven votes required to be council president, though she has not released a full list of supporters; current president Ruthzee Louijeune is reported to back her, and Sharon Durkan confirmed her support.
  • The council’s formal vote on Jan. 5 will determine the presidency, and District 4 Councilor Brian Worrell says he will pursue the gavel at that meeting.
  • She named At-Large Councilor Henry Santana as her vice president in an announced leadership slate.
  • At-Large Councilor Julia Mejia launched a public campaign for the post and criticized the closed-door process, calling for a more transparent selection.
  • The presidency controls committee assignments, agenda referrals, and acting-mayor duties when the mayor is unavailable, highlighting the stakes in the contest.