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February 11, 2026
21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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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, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana
Absent: Julia Mejia
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the February 4, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the February 4, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the February 4, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0128
First passage (first reading): Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of $6,500,000.00 for the purpose of paying costs for the window and door replacement...
The committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to be read once and passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Mejia).
The minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to be read once and passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Mejia)..”
Docket #0129
First passage (first reading): Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of $3,000,000.00 for the purpose of paying costs for the roof replacement projects at the...
The committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to be read once and passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Mejia).
The minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to be read once and passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Mejia)..”
Docket #0351
Substitute new language: Resolution in support of reopening the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library and recognizing the contributions and efforts of Marleen Nienhuis to Improving...
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)
Resolution in support of reopening the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library and recognizing the contributions and efforts of Marleen Nienhuis to Improving...
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 9 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Murphy), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia and Enrique Pepén as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 9 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Murphy), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0353
Resolution recognizing the avoidable tragic death of Carvell Curry and urging the City and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to adopt compassionate...
On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Durkan, and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Durkan, and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0354
Substitute new language: Resolution in support of establishing a crossing guards corps at Trotter Elementary School
Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Weber.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Weber. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Culpepper, second: Weber)
Resolution in support of establishing a crossing guards corps at Trotter Elementary School
On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Julia Mejia and Enrique Pepén as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0357
Resolution supporting U.S. Discharge Petition No. 15 to advance federal legislation providing Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Julia Mejia and Enrique Pepén as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén)..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0358
Resolution recognizing Irish-American Heritage Month
On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Julia Mejia and Enrique Pepén as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0359
Resolution to embrace and extend heartfelt wishes to the beloved Muslim community in Boston, Massachusetts, throughout the United States, and across the globe...
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Pepén, and Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Julia Mejia and Enrique Pepén as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Pepén, and Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0360
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Sydney Scanlan, and Ashley Lavey in City Council, effective February 7, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0361
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Juan De Jesus Concepcion in City Council, effective February 14, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0130
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,700,000.00 in the form of a grant, the FY26 Training Academy Earmark Grant...
The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Julia Mejia and Enrique Pepén as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén)..”
Docket #0136
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $100,000.00 in the form of a grant, the FY26 Delta Unit Earmark Grant, awarded by...
The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Julia Mejia and Enrique Pepén as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, and Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén)..”
Docket #0369
Message and order: Order appropriating from the Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund in the sum of $650,000.00 for projects described in the attached order. The Edward...
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Julia Mejia and Enrique Pepén as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Mejia, Pepén)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0370
Order for the appointment of central staff employees in City Council, effective February 27, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0371
Order for the appointment of central staff employees in City Council, effective March 13, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0372
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Alexander Rocha in City Council, effective March 13, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0373
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Daniel Idemudia in City Council, effective March 13, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
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..”
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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