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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn wants an end to working remotely but is willing to compromise.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most workers were forced to work remotely. While the city is seeing an increase of workers heading back into the office, many are still working hybrid schedules or only coming into work for meetings.
In a post on social media, Flynn called on public, private and non-profit workers to compromise by having workers in the office four days a week.
“Our tax base heavily depends on Downtown Boston businesses to be successful, so working remote doesn’t help Boston’s economic position,” said Flynn.
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According to Flynn, the revenue generated by local workers pays for public services, including teachers and public safety.
“It is having a devastating negative impact on the city,” said Flynn. “Because of that, many of these businesses are coming to the Assessing Department seeking tax assistance or abatements because they do not have the ability to pay the full amount.”
Flynn also expressed his support for businesses and the city to offer incentives for workers to return.
WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas (@JamesRojasMMJ) reports.
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