Overview: The recent Boston City Council meeting brought forth discussions surrounding the proposed RISE ordinance, an initiative aimed at addressing systemic inequities through a comprehensive framework of racial and social equity. The ordinance, formally titled “Rise: Reshaping Inequities Through Systematic Empowerment,” is a collaborative effort led by several council members and seeks to embed equity across all aspects of city governance, establishing a permanent council committee on equity to ensure accountability and intentionality in decision-making.