Boston City Council elections were held on November 7, 1989.
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 James E. Byrne ran unopposed and was re-elected.
Councillor Thomas Menino ran unopposed and was re-elected.