City Council — Springfield, MA
Date: 2026-06-09
Time: 16:30

CITY COUNCIL
 General Government Meeting Agenda


I hereby notify you that the following items of business have been filed with this office and can
be acted upon at the meeting of the City Council Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

 City Clerk


Roll Call


Call To Order
4:30 PM Meeting called to order on June 9, 2026, in Hybrid Room 200, 36 Court Street,
Springfield, MA 01103.


Public Portion

 1. Discussion On Rent Control Resolution.




 City Council 1 HYBRID MEETING

City Council 36 Court Street
 Springfield, MA 01103
 General Government http://www.springfieldcityhall.com
 Meeting
 Justin Hurst (Chair)
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June 9, 2026 4:30 PM City Hall - Room 200




Roll Call

In Person:
Erica Cruz
Councilor Hurst, Chair
Councilor Martin
Katie Talbot
Tyler Jones
Jose Bonilla
Michael Wright
Simbrit Paskins
Bonnie Inserra
Rose Webster-Smith
Tracy Carpenter
Luz Valentin
Anais Martinez

Remote:
Councilor Walsh
Councilor Click-Bruce
Councilor Davila *L
Debora Barbosa
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 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Brian Santaniello City Councilor At Large Excused
 Gerry Martin City Councilor — Ward 7 Present
 Maria Perez City Councilor — Ward 1 Excused
 Malo Brown City Councilor — Ward 4 Excused
 Zaida Govan City Councilor — Ward 8 Excused
 Kateri Walsh City Councilor At Large Remote
 Justin Hurst City Councilor At Large Present

 Victor Davila City Councilor — Ward 6 Remote *L 4:45 PM
 Michael Fenton City Councilor — Ward 2 Excused

 Jose Delgado City Councilor At Large Excused
 Lavar Click-Bruce City Councilor — Ward 5 Remote
 Melvin Edwards City Councilor — Ward 3 Excused
 Tracye Whitfield City Councilor At Large Excused


Call To Order
4:30 PM Meeting called to order on June 9, 2026, in Hybrid Room 200, 36 Court Street,
Springfield, MA 01103.


Public Portion

 1. Discussion On Rent Control Resolution.


Minutes:

On June 9, 2026, the General Government Subcommittee, chaired by Councilor Justin Hurst, met
to discuss a resolution supporting House Bill 2328 and Senate Bill 1447, state legislation filed by
Senator Adam Gomez that would allow municipalities to adopt local rent stabilization and tenant
protection measures. Councilors Gerry Martin, Kateri Walsh, Lavar Click-Bruce, and Victor
Davila expressed support for the resolution and discussed concerns regarding rising rents,
housing insecurity, displacement, affordability, and the impact on seniors, working families, and
young residents.

Residents and representatives from Springfield No One Leaves, Neighbor to Neighbor
Massachusetts, National Center for Civic Empowerment, and Mass Senior Action provided
testimony regarding rent increases, housing instability, homelessness concerns, fixed incomes,
overcrowding, property taxes, and barriers to affordable housing. Several speakers shared
personal experiences related to displacement, unsafe housing conditions, and rising housing costs
in Springfield. Committee members noted the resolution is non-binding and intended to support
local authority for future housing policy decisions.

The subcommittee voted to send the resolution to the full City Council with a favorable
recommendation. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:06 p.m.

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