This page contains resources on municipal resolutions and how to pass them in Massachusetts cities and towns. A municipal resolution is an official statement or decision made by a city council or governing body to express its position, establish a policy, or address a specific issue. Passing municipal resolutions can also be an effective way to influence state law as the municipality will have stated a strong position on an issue. After a municipal resolution is passed, a city or town can use the resolution to demonstrate their position to the state government. 

The first step is to identify if your municipality is a city or a town. 

The official Massachusetts Municipal Association website further details how to identify your municipality and leadership. After gathering this information, you can proceed according to your town or city's laws. This MMA website also contains resources that show the process of passing municipal resolutions in different cities and towns. 

Below is a map of the current municipalities in Massachusetts that have passed climate superfund support resolutions. 

Below will be a link to webinar discussing a Passing Municipal Resolutions toolkit. This webinar presents an opportunity to learn more about the process of passing a municipal resolution and is planned for mid-late March. Stay tuned on social media for event updates.

If interested in passing a municipal resolution in your city or town please contact Rachael Boyce at [email protected] or Dan Zackin at [email protected]