With Boston voters heading to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4 for the general Boston mayoral and City Council elections , readers say their top concerns haven’t changed much since this summer’s preliminary election — but the sense of urgency has only grown.

More than a hundred Boston.com readers responded to our latest callout, weighing in on what matters most to them as they prepare to cast their ballots in the general election. Which local issue is most important to you in the 2025 Boston mayoral and City Council elections? Housing 17% 24 Immigration 27% 39 Infrastructure 16% 23 Public safety 25% 36 Other 14% 20

Housing affordability once again ranked high on the list of priorities, with many residents describing a city that feels increasingly ou

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