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November 15, 2023
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy
Absent: Tania Fernandes Anderson, Julia Mejia
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the November 1, 2023 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the November 1, 2023 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the November 1, 2023 meeting. Motion Prevailed.” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0455
Message and ordinance amending the City of Boston Code relating to the study and report on the trafficking of illegal firearms
The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft..”
Docket #0944
Message and order implementing an anti-bullying policy for the Boston City Council, submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass in a new draft
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft..”
Docket #1723
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Joshua Champagne in City Council, effective November 18, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1739
Resolution in Support of The Seaport Hotel Banquet Workers
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1742
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste, Hodan Hashi, Emily Polston and Jesse Purvis in City Council, effective November 18, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1743
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste, Hodan Hashi, Emily Polston and Jesse Purvis in City Council, effective November 25, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1744
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ron Cobb, Karishma Chouhan, Arnita Flint, Michelle A.L. Goldberg, Meghan Kavanagh, Juan Lopez, Cora Montrond, Candace...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1745
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ron Cobb, Karishma Chouhan, Arnita Flint, Michelle A.L. Goldberg, Meghan Kavanagh, Juan Lopez, Cora Montrond, Candace...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1284
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kate Bennett as a member of the Boston Planning and Development Agency Board, for a term expiring...
On motion of Councilor Baker, the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Baker, the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Baker)
Consent agenda
Adopt the consent agenda (the resolutions listed under it in the minutes)
The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
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From the minutes
“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
From the Boston City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (linked from the City Council page on boston.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Boston (boston.gov), from the official headshots on the City Council page. Former councilors show initials.
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