Boston City Council elections were held on November 7, 1989. Eleven seats (seven district representatives and four at-large members) were contested in the general election, as the incumbents in districts 3 and 5 were unopposed. Nine seats (the four at-large members, and districts 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9) had also been contested in the preliminary election held on September 26, 1989.
Councillors Dapper O'Neil, Christopher A. Iannella, Rosaria Salerno, and Michael J. McCormack were re-elected.
Councillor Robert Travaglini was re-elected.
Councillor James M. Kelly was re-elected.
Councillor James E. Byrne ran unopposed and was re-elected.
Councillor Charles Yancey was re-elected.
Councillor Thomas Menino ran unopposed and was re-elected.
Councillor Maura Hennigan was re-elected.
Councillor Bruce Bolling was re-elected.
Councillor David Scondras was re-elected.
Councillor Brian J. McLaughlin was re-elected.