Gabriela Coletta Zapata
@gigi4district1.bsky.social
Boston City Councilor for District 1: Charlestown, East Boston, North End & Wharf District. Public servant, a proud product of BPS, forever pushing the arc. 🌞
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I am proud to share our 2024 annual report. It is an honor to continue serving the residents of District One in 2025, and I look forward to continuing building on our progress to further enrich the vibrancy of the District in 2025.
Read our annual report : bit.ly/GCZ_Report
Read our annual report : bit.ly/GCZ_Report
Thank you, District One! 🌞🌊 I’m deeply honored to have your confidence and support to continue representing Charlestown, East Boston, the North End, and the Wharf District on the Boston City Council. Our work continues.
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Thank you, District One! 🌞🌊 I’m deeply honored to have your confidence and support to continue representing Charlestown, East Boston, the North End, and the Wharf District on the Boston City Council. Our work continues.
Early voting starts today, Boston! 🗳️ Find a time and location that’s convenient for your schedule. Early voting runs until 5 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Find more information ➡️ boston.gov/elections
Find more information ➡️ boston.gov/elections
October 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Early voting starts today, Boston! 🗳️ Find a time and location that’s convenient for your schedule. Early voting runs until 5 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Find more information ➡️ boston.gov/elections
Find more information ➡️ boston.gov/elections
This crisis is a choice & a GOP-made problem. Republicans are choosing to hold families hostage by cutting SNAP, a lifeline that helps millions meet their basic needs. Cutting it off in the middle of rising grocery costs & record food insecurity is immoral and cruel.
We’re not resource poor… 1/
We’re not resource poor… 1/
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This crisis is a choice & a GOP-made problem. Republicans are choosing to hold families hostage by cutting SNAP, a lifeline that helps millions meet their basic needs. Cutting it off in the middle of rising grocery costs & record food insecurity is immoral and cruel.
We’re not resource poor… 1/
We’re not resource poor… 1/
I wrote a letter to District One highlighting the progress we’ve made over the past three years securing major investments in infrastructure, housing affordability, climate resiliency, and more for District 1 & why I’m committed to building on our progress and ensuring that City Hall works for you.
October 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I wrote a letter to District One highlighting the progress we’ve made over the past three years securing major investments in infrastructure, housing affordability, climate resiliency, and more for District 1 & why I’m committed to building on our progress and ensuring that City Hall works for you.
Access to healthy, nutritious food is a basic human right, yet across our community, long lines of people waiting for food. Families, seniors, and immigrants struggle to find affordable, healthy groceries close to home.
October 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Access to healthy, nutritious food is a basic human right, yet across our community, long lines of people waiting for food. Families, seniors, and immigrants struggle to find affordable, healthy groceries close to home.
As Chair of the Committee on Government Operations, I was proud to join my colleagues and the Mayor’s Office of Housing for the signing of an ordinance that prioritizes surplus municipal property for affordable housing.
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
As Chair of the Committee on Government Operations, I was proud to join my colleagues and the Mayor’s Office of Housing for the signing of an ordinance that prioritizes surplus municipal property for affordable housing.
I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund. With District 1’s waterfront neighborhoods on the frontlines, I know how urgent it is to advance resilient, climate-ready development.
The ELM Action Fund endorses @gigi4district1.bsky.social for re-election! As Chair of the Boston City Council’s Cmte on #EnvironmentalJustice #Resiliency & Parks, she's committed to climate equity. Her priorities include #TreeCanopy restoration & resilient infrastructure.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund. With District 1’s waterfront neighborhoods on the frontlines, I know how urgent it is to advance resilient, climate-ready development.
Earlier this month, we had a wonderful time celebrating Italian American Heritage Month and raising the Italian flag at City Hall! 🇮🇹✨ Grateful to everyone who joined us for this special occasion. Thank you to the Post Gazette for capturing the celebration!
October 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Earlier this month, we had a wonderful time celebrating Italian American Heritage Month and raising the Italian flag at City Hall! 🇮🇹✨ Grateful to everyone who joined us for this special occasion. Thank you to the Post Gazette for capturing the celebration!
We celebrated over 2 decades of service & dedication from the Eastie YMCA! 🎉 The Y is where Eastie families, from preschoolers to grandparents, come together to learn, grow, & thrive. The YMCA truly embodies what makes this neighborhood so special — welcoming & inclusive for everyone.
October 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We celebrated over 2 decades of service & dedication from the Eastie YMCA! 🎉 The Y is where Eastie families, from preschoolers to grandparents, come together to learn, grow, & thrive. The YMCA truly embodies what makes this neighborhood so special — welcoming & inclusive for everyone.
I filed a City Council resolution supporting the designation of an East Boston Cultural District 🎨✨ East Boston is a vibrant, diverse community whose cultural, artistic, and creative institutions are at the heart of Boston’s identity and economy.
October 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I filed a City Council resolution supporting the designation of an East Boston Cultural District 🎨✨ East Boston is a vibrant, diverse community whose cultural, artistic, and creative institutions are at the heart of Boston’s identity and economy.
On Thursday, October 30 at 2PM, I'm sponsoring a hearing to review Boston’s oversight and enforcement of short-term rentals and to explore reforms that strengthen accountability.
Public testimony is welcome, both in person and virtually. To testify, please email ccc.housing@boston.gov
Public testimony is welcome, both in person and virtually. To testify, please email ccc.housing@boston.gov
October 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On Thursday, October 30 at 2PM, I'm sponsoring a hearing to review Boston’s oversight and enforcement of short-term rentals and to explore reforms that strengthen accountability.
Public testimony is welcome, both in person and virtually. To testify, please email ccc.housing@boston.gov
Public testimony is welcome, both in person and virtually. To testify, please email ccc.housing@boston.gov
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rocco Telese, one of East Boston’s last World War II veterans. Rocco served honorably in the U.S. Army with the 85th Infantry Division in Italy, earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his bravery on the Gothic Line.
October 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rocco Telese, one of East Boston’s last World War II veterans. Rocco served honorably in the U.S. Army with the 85th Infantry Division in Italy, earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his bravery on the Gothic Line.
What a beautiful afternoon celebrating Italian American Heritage Month and raising the Italian flag at City Hall with colleagues, friends, and neighbors! 🇮🇹✨ I’m proud to host this annual tradition to honor our history, culture, and community.
October 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What a beautiful afternoon celebrating Italian American Heritage Month and raising the Italian flag at City Hall with colleagues, friends, and neighbors! 🇮🇹✨ I’m proud to host this annual tradition to honor our history, culture, and community.
This week, the Committee on Government Operations held hearings on various proposals. Swipe ➡️ to learn more!
🥂 Adopting the Liquor License Conversion as a Local Option in Boston
🥂 Adopting the Liquor License Conversion as a Local Option in Boston
September 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This week, the Committee on Government Operations held hearings on various proposals. Swipe ➡️ to learn more!
🥂 Adopting the Liquor License Conversion as a Local Option in Boston
🥂 Adopting the Liquor License Conversion as a Local Option in Boston
At 2pm, I am Chairing a hearing to discuss an Order to adopt the Liquor License Conversion as a local option. Tune in!
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City Council Committee On Government Operations Hearing On Docket #1411
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September 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
At 2pm, I am Chairing a hearing to discuss an Order to adopt the Liquor License Conversion as a local option. Tune in!
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Happy Labor Day, Boston! Proud to participate in Boston’s first-ever Labor Day Parade with the Greater Boston Labor Council. Every Labor Day is an opportunity to celebrate our workers, uplift their voices and affirm our commitment to the labor movement ✊💪
September 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Happy Labor Day, Boston! Proud to participate in Boston’s first-ever Labor Day Parade with the Greater Boston Labor Council. Every Labor Day is an opportunity to celebrate our workers, uplift their voices and affirm our commitment to the labor movement ✊💪
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Great to see @gigi4district1.bsky.social at the Paris Street BCYF for early voting! Go to michelleforboston.com/vote to find out where and when you can vote by September 9!
August 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Great to see @gigi4district1.bsky.social at the Paris Street BCYF for early voting! Go to michelleforboston.com/vote to find out where and when you can vote by September 9!
At today’s Council meeting, our committees advanced the following key pieces of legislation and grants:
☀️ Ordinance to Protect Workers from Heat-Related Illness and Injuries. This docket was sponsored by Councilor Weber and co-sponsored by Councilors Pepén & Santana.
☀️ Ordinance to Protect Workers from Heat-Related Illness and Injuries. This docket was sponsored by Councilor Weber and co-sponsored by Councilors Pepén & Santana.
August 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
At today’s Council meeting, our committees advanced the following key pieces of legislation and grants:
☀️ Ordinance to Protect Workers from Heat-Related Illness and Injuries. This docket was sponsored by Councilor Weber and co-sponsored by Councilors Pepén & Santana.
☀️ Ordinance to Protect Workers from Heat-Related Illness and Injuries. This docket was sponsored by Councilor Weber and co-sponsored by Councilors Pepén & Santana.
As Chair of the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency & Parks, I’m holding a hearing on Thurs, 8/14 at 2pm regarding various environmental-related grants for critical climate resilience projects.
To testify either virtually or in-person, please email ccc.ep@boston.gov.
To testify either virtually or in-person, please email ccc.ep@boston.gov.
August 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
As Chair of the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency & Parks, I’m holding a hearing on Thurs, 8/14 at 2pm regarding various environmental-related grants for critical climate resilience projects.
To testify either virtually or in-person, please email ccc.ep@boston.gov.
To testify either virtually or in-person, please email ccc.ep@boston.gov.
I’ll be chairing a hearing on Friday, August 15 at 10 AM in the Iannella Chamber regarding an ordinance to prioritize surplus municipal property as affordable housing.
Public testimony is welcome, both in person and virtually. To testify, please email ccc.ep@boston.gov.
Public testimony is welcome, both in person and virtually. To testify, please email ccc.ep@boston.gov.
August 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I’ll be chairing a hearing on Friday, August 15 at 10 AM in the Iannella Chamber regarding an ordinance to prioritize surplus municipal property as affordable housing.
Public testimony is welcome, both in person and virtually. To testify, please email ccc.ep@boston.gov.
Public testimony is welcome, both in person and virtually. To testify, please email ccc.ep@boston.gov.
I introduced a resolution condemning the Trump administration’s attack on climate protections. This reckless decision strips the EPA of its authority to regulate climate pollution, undermines decades of progress, & disregards the tireless efforts of environmental justice advocates.
August 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I introduced a resolution condemning the Trump administration’s attack on climate protections. This reckless decision strips the EPA of its authority to regulate climate pollution, undermines decades of progress, & disregards the tireless efforts of environmental justice advocates.
Celebrated 10 years of exceptional service from NEW Health in Charlestown! I’m deeply grateful for their commitment to supporting our residents & closing healthcare gaps. Thank you for honoring me with the inaugural Health Care Hero Award—it’s a privilege to partner in serving our community.
August 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Celebrated 10 years of exceptional service from NEW Health in Charlestown! I’m deeply grateful for their commitment to supporting our residents & closing healthcare gaps. Thank you for honoring me with the inaugural Health Care Hero Award—it’s a privilege to partner in serving our community.
Had a wonderful evening in the North End and East Boston with Mayor Wu, BPD, and neighbors at National Night Out! We honored Dawn Panos & Friends of DeFilippo Playground for their dedication to building safer communities. Thank you to all public safety officials & residents for working together.
August 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Had a wonderful evening in the North End and East Boston with Mayor Wu, BPD, and neighbors at National Night Out! We honored Dawn Panos & Friends of DeFilippo Playground for their dedication to building safer communities. Thank you to all public safety officials & residents for working together.
"We are not the parking lot, we are not the cut through, we are not an afterthought. We are a proud community here in Charlestown." And the Town is not going to be a pushover, she said: "We have a legacy of 250 years of fighting for what's right, from Bunker Hill to today."
August 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"We are not the parking lot, we are not the cut through, we are not an afterthought. We are a proud community here in Charlestown." And the Town is not going to be a pushover, she said: "We have a legacy of 250 years of fighting for what's right, from Bunker Hill to today."
Eastie showed out b/c we know the stakes! On Sept 9th & Nov 4th, we continue our progress in building a welcoming, inclusive, and just Boston for everyone. Thank you to @senatorledwards.bsky.social & @wutrain.bsky.social for helping to kick off & for your support.
August 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Eastie showed out b/c we know the stakes! On Sept 9th & Nov 4th, we continue our progress in building a welcoming, inclusive, and just Boston for everyone. Thank you to @senatorledwards.bsky.social & @wutrain.bsky.social for helping to kick off & for your support.