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February 4, 2026
39 recorded votes, 31 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, John FitzGerald, Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Miniard Culpepper, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Ruthzee Louijeune, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the January 28, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the January 28, 2026 City Council Meeting.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the January 28, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0157
Amendment to Rule 36 (Councilor Mejia): Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 7 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber).
Yes: Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, WorrellNo: Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Zapata
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 7 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber)..” (Motion: Mejia, second: Murphy)
Amendment A to Rule 36 (Councilor Mejia): Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Durkan).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Mejia, second: Flynn)
Limit debate to one hour: Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
Councilor Durkan moved to limit debate to one hour, seconded by Councilor Coletta Zapata.
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, ZapataNo: Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, WorrellThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (7-6); some motions need more than a simple majority.
From the minutes
“Councilor Durkan moved to limit debate to one hour, seconded by Councilor Coletta Zapata. Motion failed; yeas 7 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), nays 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell)..” (Motion: Durkan, second: Zapata)
Lay the amendment on the table: Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
Councilor Weber motioned to lay the amendment on the table.
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: FitzGerald, Flynn
From the minutes
“Councilor Weber motioned to lay the amendment on the table. The motion passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 2 (FitzGerald, Flynn)..” (Motion: Weber)
Amendment C to Rule 36 (Councilor Mejia): Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Durkan).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Mejia, second: Murphy)
Amendment E to Rule 36 (Councilor Mejia): Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 11 (Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 2 (Breadon, Durkan).
Yes: Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Breadon, Durkan
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 11 (Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 2 (Breadon, Durkan)..” (Motion: Mejia, second: Flynn)
Lay the amendment on the table: Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
Councilor Durkan motioned to lay the amendment on the table, seconded by Councilor Coletta Zapata.
The minutes give the count (yeas 8 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Weber), nays 3 (Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), present 1 (Mejia)), naming each vote, but leave out Henry Santana, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Durkan motioned to lay the amendment on the table, seconded by Councilor Coletta Zapata. The motion passed; yeas 8 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Weber), nays 3 (Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), present 1 (Mejia)..” (Motion: Durkan, second: Zapata)
Amendment to the First Paragraph of Rule 36 (Councilor Mejia): Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 10 (Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), nays 2 (Breadon, Durkan).
The minutes give the count (yeas 10 (Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), nays 2 (Breadon, Durkan)), naming each vote, but leave out Henry Santana, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 10 (Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), nays 2 (Breadon, Durkan)..” (Motion: Mejia, second: Worrell)
Amendment to Rule 39 (Councilor Mejia): Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 7 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber).
Yes: Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, WorrellNo: Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Zapata
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 7 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber)..” (Motion: Mejia, second: Murphy)
Amendment to Rule 4 (Councilor Culpepper): Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 7 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber).
Yes: Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, WorrellNo: Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Zapata
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 7 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber)..” (Motion: Culpepper, second: Durkan)
Amendment to Rule 23 (Councilor Worrell): Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 7 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber).
Yes: Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, WorrellNo: Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Zapata
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 7 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber)..” (Motion: Worrell, second: Mejia)
Take Councilor Mejia's Amendment B to Rule 36 (Version 2) from the table: Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
Councilor Weber moved to take Councilor Mejia's Amendment B to Rule 36 (Version 2) from the table, seconded by Councilor Santana.
The minutes give the count (yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)), naming each vote, but leave out Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Julia Mejia, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Weber moved to take Councilor Mejia's Amendment B to Rule 36 (Version 2) from the table, seconded by Councilor Santana. The motion passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Weber, second: Santana)
Take Councilor Mejia's Amendment B to Rule 36 (Version 2) from the table (Councilor Weber): Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Weber, second: Santana)
Order to adopt Rules for the Boston City Council for Municipal Years 2026-2027
The report was accepted, the order passed in a new draft as amended; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn, Murphy
From the minutes
“The report was accepted, the order passed in a new draft as amended; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy)..”
The order passed in a new draft as amended; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“The order passed in a new draft as amended; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..”
Docket #0124
Message and order: order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $18,118,488.00 to provide funding for the Fire Department for...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..”
Docket #0125
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Fire Department for FY26 in the amount of $18,118,488.00 to cover the FY26 cost items...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..”
Docket #0126
Message and order: order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $1,307,901.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..”
Docket #0127
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Schools Department for FY26 in the amount of $1,307,901.00 to cover the FY26 cost items...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..”
Docket #0258
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $71,977.82 in the form of a grant, the Department of Transitional WPP Grant...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0259
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $27,674.95 in the form of a grant, the Jobs for Veterans' State Grant, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0268
Substitute new language: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Pension Benefits for Firefighter Leo J. Bracken
Councilor Flynn moved to substitute language.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Flynn moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0277
Substitute new language: Order for a hearing to audit Boston Public School's special education and return on investments
Councilor Mejia moved to substitute language.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Mejia moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #0296
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F re: Memoranda of Understanding between the Boston Police Department and external entities
On motion of Councilors Weber and Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Weber and Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #0297
Order requesting information under section 17F regarding cost of out-of-district vocational placements for Boston resident students
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0298
Order requesting certain information under section 17F regarding traveling Boston Public School employees and parking access needs
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0299
Substitute new language: Order for a hearing to confront the termination of federal protected status for Haitian immigrants and examine the City of Boston's response to protect affected residents
Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language, seconded by Councilor Durkan.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language, seconded by Councilor Durkan. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Culpepper, second: Durkan)
Docket #0301
Resolution recognizing Black History Month in Boston
On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Worrell, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Worrell, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0303
Resolution celebrating Lunar New Year
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Santana, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn, Santana, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0304
Resolution recognizing National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0305
Resolution declaring "New England Patriots Day" in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: FitzGerald)
Docket #0306
Resolution in support of establishing a District 7 White Stadium Task Force
On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Worrell, and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
The minutes give the count (yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)), naming each vote, but leave out Gabriela Coletta Zapata, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Worrell, and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0308
Resolution recognizing National Girls and Women in Sports Day
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0309
Resolution in support of the 2026 Mayor's Youth Summit and commending the work of the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
On motion of Councilors Murphy and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Murphy and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0310
Resolution recognizing the achievements of Black Veterans
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Santana, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn, Santana, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0311
Resolution recognizing National Wear Red Day and raising awareness about women's heart health
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0319
Resolution denouncing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Consent agenda
Adopt the consent agenda (the resolutions listed under it in the minutes)
The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
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From the minutes
“The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
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