The councilors, who are in the moderate minority on the council, said President Ruthzee Louijeune is acting with a “perceived bias.”
Two Boston city councilors who have butted heads with the body’s progressive majority are voicing their concerns about City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune’s “conduct in meetings.”
Boston City Councilors Erin Murphy and Ed Flynn sent a formal communication to City Clerk Alex Geourntas dated Monday, which was listed in Wednesday’s City Council meeting agenda.
“The Council President frequently engages in commentary following the remarks of certain councilors, particularly myself and Councilor Flynn, which undermines the impartiality expected of the presiding officer,” Murphy wrote.
Louijeune was sworn into her two-year term as president earlier this year, replacing Flynn in the role.
When reached for comment, Louijeune said her focus is “to keep this honorable body and our great city moving forward.”
“As Council President, I continue to maintain an open-door policy to all of my colleagues if they have any questions or concerns that they would like to discuss in a professional and respectful manner,” she said in a statement.