Boston City Council elections were held on November 5, 1985.
Nine seats (the four at-large members, and districts 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9) had also been contested in the preliminary election held on September 10, 1985.
Councillors Dapper O'Neil, Joseph M. Tierney, Christopher A. Iannella, and Michael J. McCormack were re-elected.
Councillor Charles Yancey ran unopposed and was re-elected.
Councillor Thomas Menino ran unopposed and was re-elected.