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Henry Santana
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Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives lost to the epidemic of violence against transgender & gender-expansive people.

But today, and every day, we must ensure our remembrance is not passive.

It is an active promise to fight for the living.
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Grateful for the caliber of today's City Council hearing on ADUs and triple-deckers, what could be an effective, low impact way to put a dent in Boston's housing crisis. 💯 Sponsors: @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social @councilordurkan.bsky.social @enriquepepen.bsky.social
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Planning, Development and Transportation on November 18, 2025
YouTube video by Boston City Council
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November 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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HAPPENING TODAY @ 10AM: Join me for a critical public hearing on legalizing Triple-Deckers & Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

It's time to update our zoning laws to create real affordable housing options in Boston.

For more info on this morning's hearing please visit
www.boston.gov/public-notic...
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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fightforthefuture.org
Boston really showed up today for queer + trans youth! 👏 Here’s a quick recap from our Director @evangreer.bsky.social :
November 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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boston.gov
🟠 Orange Line Closure: The MBTA has announced that shuttles replace service between Back Bay and Forest Hills from 8:30 p.m. Nov 14 - Nov 16 due to signal work.

Commuter Rail service will be fare-free between Forest Hills and South Station.

mbta.com/orangeline
An illustrated graphic depicting alternative options for travel during the Orange Line closure. Visit MBTA.com/OrangeLine to access all options.
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
Starting at 2pm! As sponsor I will be participating in a public hearing to ensure access to lifesaving online resources for LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities in response to proposed state and federal digital censorship legislation.

Tune in live!
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Boston City Council Live Stream
YouTube video by Boston City Council
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November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
I am thrilled to announce that my Ordinance for the Codification of @oyea.boston.gov has officially PASSED during today's @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social meeting.

Next stop: The Mayor's desk!

This victory belongs to the youth at Santana’s Youth Force who worked so hard to draft the Ordinance!
November 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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boston.gov
Today, Friday, October 31, is the last day of in-person early voting for the General Municipal Election. Vote today!
boston.gov/vote-early
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING! EARLY VOTING LOCATION Friday, October 31 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CITY HALL HAYMARKET ROOM Can't make it? Vote in-person on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. For more information, visit: BOSTON.GOV/VOTE-EARLY
October 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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boston.gov
🟠 Orange Line closure: The MBTA has announced that shuttle busses will replace service between Forest Hills and Back Bay this Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 2.

The Commuter Rail will be fare free between Forest Hills and South Station. mbta.com/OrangeLine.
An illustration of the Orange Line shutdown, presenting alternative options for transit via the Commuter Rail and shuttle service. Guidance is available at mbta.com/OrangeLine
October 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
As sponsor, I will be participating in an in person hearing to ensure access to lifesaving online resources for LGBTQIA+ & other marginalized communities in response to proposed state & federal digital censorship legislation on Weds. 11/12 at 2pm.

www.boston.gov/public-notic...
A blue and black graphic promoting an upcoming public hearing on Wednesday 11/12 at 2pm to ensure access to lifesaving online resources for LGBTQIA+ & other marginalized communities in response to proposed state & federal digital censorship legislation. The hearing will be with the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity & Immigrant Advancement and the graphic includes headshots of Councilor Santana as Sponsor and Chair, Councilor Weber & Co-Chair, Councilor Pepen
October 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
Yesterday, we stood with a coalition of unions & community members to support our App Drivers & send a clear message: we must protect workers over robots.

Boston is a union town, and I am proud to fight with you for a better future for all of us.
Councilor Santana with a sign raised above his head that reads "wrong WAYmo protect workers not robots" in a crowd rallying around App Drivers A crowd of people rallying with media cameras in front of them with City Hall in the background
October 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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boston.gov
Drop boxes for vote-by-mail and absentee ballots will be closed on Friday, October 31, and will re-open on Saturday, November 1.

Visit boston.gov/vote-by-mail to learn more.
NOTICE TEMPORARY BALLOT DROP BOX CLOSURE Drop boxes for vote-by-mail and absentee ballots will be closed on October 31 and will re-open on November 1. You can also cast your vote-by-mail or absentee ballot by mailing it or dropping it off at the Election Department. For drop box locations, visit: BOSTON.GOV/VOTE-BY-MAIL
October 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
Happy Intersex Awareness Day! This day has deep roots in Boston—on this date in 1996, North America's first public intersex demonstration happened right here.

Today, we honor the courage of those advocates.
Intersex Advocate and Founder of MRKH Organization Esther in front of a room leading a discussion after a film screening of the Documentary Every Body Councilor Santana and Intersex Advocate Esther Liedolf stand in front of a room in the Boston Public Library Parker Hill Branch addressing the room before beginning a documentary screening An intersex awareness day flyer on the shelves at Boston Public Library's Parker Hill Branch Intersex Advocate Esther Leidolf leads a discussion with community members after a documentary screening of the film Every Body
October 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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mass.streetsblog.org
Week-Long @mbta.com Green Line D Branch Closure Begins Friday Night - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/24/w...
Week-Long Green Line D Branch Closure Begins Friday Night - Streetsblog Massachusetts
Editor’s note: The following is an edited version of an MBTA press release. The MBTA is suspending Green Line service between Kenmore and Riverside starting 8 pm Friday through October 31 to install n...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
Boston!! Don’t forget TOMORROW is the voter registration deadline for November’s elections!

Even if you *think* you’re registered, it never hurts to check! Take a few minutes to ensure you’re ready today!

www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/
elections.boston.gov Boston Election Department @elections.boston.gov · Oct 24
The Voter Registration Deadline for the November 4, 2025 General Municipal Election is tomorrow!
Saturday, October 25.
In Person 5 pm; Online 11:59 pm; Postmarked by October 25.
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Graphic with text: Voter Registration Deadline: October 25
October 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Appreciated our local city councilors @ben4district6.bsky.social and @enriquepepen.bsky.social being there, and @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social too.
October 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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doit.boston.gov
#DigitalEquity ensures that every Bostonian can access what they need to succeed: work opportunities, healthcare, education, and more.

Thank you to @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social and @enriquepepen.bsky.social for joining us. A huge thank you and congratulations to all of our honorees!
October 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🚧 Advisory: The Roslindale Day Parade is this Sunday, October 5. Assembly begins at 11:30 a.m., and the parade kicks off at 1:00 p.m. along Washington Street and nearby side streets. Expect street closures and traffic impacts in the area. Check out the traffic advisory at boston.gov/transportation.
October 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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🚧 Advisory: The Jimmy Fund Walk takes place this Sunday, October 5, along Commonwealth Ave. The Jimmy Fund Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. and the Patients’ Walk at 1:30 p.m. Please be aware of parking restrictions and road closures throughout the day.
October 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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boston.gov
🟠 Orange Line closure: the MBTA has announced there will be no train service between Forest Hills and North Station this Saturday, September 27 through Sunday, September 28.

Use shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Use the Green Line between Copley and North Station. mbta.com/orangeline
Orange Line closure: the MBTA has announced there will be no train service between Forest Hills and North Station this Saturday, September 27 through Sunday, September 28. Use shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Use the Green Line between Copley and North
September 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
clrhenrysantana.bsky.social
I've filed a hearing order for today's council meeting to legalize Accessory Dwelling Units across Boston!

To tackle our housing crisis, we need diverse solutions. Despite their clear benefits, our current zoning makes building ADUs incredibly difficult. Legalizing ADUs is a crucial step forward.
September 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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On Saturday, September 13, a same-sex couple in Mattapan was violently and brutally attacked in a hate crime targeting their identities and humanity. This heartbreaking and intentional act of violence was fueled by anti-LGBTQIA+ animus.
September 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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boston.gov
🟠 Orange Line closure: the MBTA has announced that there will be no train service between Forest Hills and North Station this Saturday September 13 - Sunday, September 14.

Use shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Use the Green Line between Copley and North Station. mbta.com/orangeline
A visual map of Orange Line closures. Visit mbta.com/orangeline for more information.
September 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Boston City Councilor @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social calls for a hearing “regarding legalizing construction of triple-deckers and other 2-4 unit housing in the City of Boston.”

Boston has 15,000 triple deckers & 99% of all residential parcels are currently considered “existing nonconforming.”
September 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Throughout our communities, we are witnessing a heartbreaking epidemic of violence affecting the youngest members of our society. This week we saw a tragic school shooting in Denver, the stabbing of a student inside a Boston high school, and the murder of Charlie Kirk.
A graphic on letterhead that reads Statement on the Epidemic of Violence in Our Country Throughout our communities, we are witnessing a heartbreaking epidemic of violence affecting the youngest members of our society. This week we saw a tragic school shooting in Denver, the stabbing of a student inside a Boston high school, and the murder of Charlie Kirk. These are not isolated incidents, they and many other acts of violence are painful reminders of a crisis that is impacting our communities and youth at every level—from our Boston neighborhoods to the broader state and national stage. Violence in any form is unacceptable, especially when it shatters the safety and potential of our youth. These events compel us to look beyond the headlines and confront the reality that a generation is in desperate need of our support. It is our collective responsibility to act with urgency and compassion. We must move beyond expressing sorrow and implement immediate, tangible measures that provide our young people and communities with the safety, guidance, and support they deserve. The future of our society depends on the well-being of the next generation. These tragic events must serve as a catalyst for a unified and unwavering commitment to ending the cycle of violence.
September 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM