Allston-Brighton’s Liz Breadon will serve as president for Boston’s 58th City Council, beating District 4’s Brian Worrell seven to six.

“I came to the role of City Councillor as someone who planned a career, had never planned a career in politics, but as someone who came to public service through community,” she said. “As President, I commit to work with every single one of you, district councillors and at-large councillors, to strengthen this institution, to seek to create a council culture that values expertise, debate, and mutual respect.”

Breadon reported having not considered the presidency until just this weekend, when District 3 Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata withdrew her candidacy.

“I’m thankful for those who supported me, and I look forward to serving my next term focused on my constituents, protecting Bostonians from divisive federal attacks, and in the health and well-being of my growing family,” Coletta Zapata said.

Worrell was supported by Councilors Julia Mejia, Ed Flynn, Erin Murphy, and District 7 elected Miniard Culpepper, who was seen as a potential check on Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration.

“Councilor Worell has communicated, has engaged, and has spoken to every single member of this body, trying to identify what is going to be the vision for 2026 and 2028. That is what this moment is calling for,” Mejia said. “I think that all eyes are on us to demonstrate that we are independent and that we can make decisions for ourselves and that we don’t have people behind the scenes dictating who is going to be our leader.”

Breadon was supported by councilors Coletta Zapata, Sharon Durkan, Henry Santana, Ruthzee Louijeune, Benjamin Webber, and Enrique Pepén.

She extended her appreciation to each member of the council with a special recognition for Worrell’s advocacy, persistence, and innovative work on the Ways and Means Committee.

“I have folks who come to me and argue that Brighton is not in the city of Boston,” Breadon said in her inaugural address. “As the president of this body, I intend to change that, not just for Allston-Brighton, but for every neighborhood that has felt overlooked and undervalued because citywide leadership does not mean flattening our differences. It means recognizing them, respecting them, and ensuring that every neighborhood has a real voice in shaping Boston’s future.”