University of Wisconsin–Madison
Progressive Local Government
For the 21st Century

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Licenses and Permits for Small Business Owners
Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2014
Level City or Town
State(s) Massachusetts
Source City of Boston
Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Finance & Procurement, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance
The City of Boston provided a concise guide and checklist for small business owners to navigate the permitting process and the Boston Business Hub. It covers various permitting and licensing requirements for different business types, including zoning, building, fire, health, and entertainment...
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Boston Executive Order Establishing Equitable Procurement Goals in Support of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
Type Executive Order
Year 2021
Level City or Town
State(s) Massachusetts
Source City of Boston
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Community Development, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement
Local governments can promote equitable economic development by establishing targeted procurement strategies that expand contracting opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses (WMBEs). This executive order directs the city's Equity and Inclusion Unit to develop a supplier...
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2005 Boston Ordinance CBC 4-7 Establishing Standards for the Screening and Identification of Persons with Criminal Backgrounds
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2005
Level City or Town
State(s) Massachusetts
Source City of Boston
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights
This ordinance establishes policies and procedures for the screening and identification of individuals with criminal records by vendors who supply goods and/or services to the City of Boston. This ordinance ensures far and consistent CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) screening...
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Building Emissions Reduction And Disclosure
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2021
Level City or Town
State(s) Massachusetts
Source City of Boston
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources
City governments can lead the way to global climate resiliency through environmental sustainability ordinances. In 2013, Boston passed BERDO 1.0, which focused on reporting and disclosing energy and water usage in large buildings. In 2021, the city expanded BERDO to include emissions...
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