Worcester's City Council consists of eleven council members, including the Mayor & Councilor-at-Large, Joe Petty. These eleven elected officials serve as the legislative body of the city. City Council members are responsible for representing the interests and needs of their city and community. There are six Councilors-at-Large and five Councilors that each represent a specific district in Worcester (Districts 1-5).
Who We Are
Upcoming Meetings
Please review the Meeting Schedule for meeting dates and application deadlines.
City Council Meeting Video and Agendas and Minutes of past meetings are available!
Standing Committee Meeting Video and Agendas and Minutes of past meetings are available!
Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations
Who's My City Councilor?
Residents are represented by six Councilors-at-Large and five District Councilors. Use this application to see your District.
Contact a City Councilor
Use this form to state a concern, contact or invite a City Councilor to a meeting.
Petition the City Council
An individual may petition the City Council on a wide range of topics including the condition of streets and sidewalks, street lighting, public safety, housing, zoning, taxation, traffic, parking and many others.
Weekly Newsletters
Please check out our weekly newsletter to see events attended by Councilors, past recorded meetings, upcoming agendas and other newsworthy stories!
Investigations Division Intake Form
Use this online form to submit a report of discrimination, bias, harassment or excessive force to the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion's Investigations Division.
Alternatively, members of the public can call the Investigations Division's hotline at 774-548-1696 or visit the Investigation Division's Office at 51 Sever Street to submit a report of discrimination, bias, harassment or excessive force specific to the Worcester Police Department.
Accessing the City Council
The City Clerk's Office guides you on how to reach your city councilors and file a petition.
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City Council History
Worcester was first established as a town in 1722 and became a city in 1848. The first Mayor of the City of Worcester was Levi Lincoln in 1848. The Worcester City Council, the policy-setting arm of the City, derives its powers from the City Charter. Learn more about the City Council through the years.
Have a Question?
Review the minutes of meetings available on the City Council page.
The Meet the Councilors page lists each Councilor by name, with his/her address, office phone number and email information. You may also submit a message through the Contact a City Councilor online form.
Generally, the City Council convenes four times per month on Tuesday evenings. The meeting dates and agendas are posted in advance on the Municipal Calendar.
Learn more about Public Meetings, the Guide to Participation in Public Meetings and the terminology used in City Council.
The process involves public meetings and a vote by City Council members. Councilors establish and put in place public policy to meet the changing needs of Worcester.
Every fiscal year, they also review and approve the City’s operating and capital budget. Councilors track City services to guarantee their efficiency and reasonable cost.
The terms of the City Council and Mayor are two years. Elections for seats on the City Council are held in odd numbered years.
An individual may Petition the City Council on a wide range of topics including the condition of streets and sidewalks, street lighting, public safety, housing, zoning, taxation, traffic, parking and many others. The deadline for filing a petition is 4:15 p.m. on the Thursday preceding each Tuesday Council meeting.
Resources
Contact Information
Address
City Council
City Hall Room 310
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact
Phone: 508-799-1049
Fax: 508-799-1194
Email Us
Hours
Monday
8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday
8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.