Boston City Council elections were held on November 4, 1997. All 13 seats (nine district representatives and four at-large members) were contested in the general election. Eight seats (four districts and the four at-large members) had also been contested in the preliminary election held on September 23, 1997.
Councillors Francis Roache, Peggy Davis-Mullen, Dapper O'Neil, and Stephen J. Murphy were re-elected. Murphy had joined the council in February 1997, following the resignation of Richard P. Iannella. Iannella's sister Suzanne was an unsuccessful candidate in this election.
Councillor Diane J. Modica lost her seat to Paul Scapicchio.
Councillor James M. Kelly was re-elected.
Councillor Maureen Feeney was re-elected.
Councillor Charles Yancey was re-elected.
Councillor Daniel F. Conley was re-elected.
Councillor Maura Hennigan was re-elected.
Councillor Gareth R. Saunders was re-elected.
Councillor Thomas M. Keane Jr. was re-elected.
Councillor Brian Honan was re-elected.