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section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-06 15:18 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 15:21 EST
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# Culpepper plans legal action after Eng misses council hearing

City Councilor Miniard Culpepper said he plans legal action against MBTA chief Phil Eng, who did not appear at a subpoenaed hearing.

Section: [City Hall](/boston/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Miniard Culpepper](/boston/wiki/miniard-culpepper.md), [Phil Eng](/boston/wiki/phil-eng.md), [Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority](/boston/wiki/massachusetts-bay-transportation-authority.md)

## Coverage

- [WBUR](https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/11/06/boston-city-council-mbta-phil-eng-subpoena-blue-hill-evenue-project), 2026-11-06 15:18 EST: Boston city councilor plans to seek legal action after T general manager fails to attend hearing
- [Universal Hub](https://www.universalhub.com/2026/culpepper-threatens-sue-phil-eng-if-he-doesnt-show-council-hearing), 2026-11-07 15:21 EST: Culpepper threatens to sue Phil Eng if he doesn't show up at a council hearing on extending the Orange Line down Blue Hill Avenue

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