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March 25, 2026
19 recorded votes, 14 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, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the March 18, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the March 18, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the March 18, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0622
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $20,000.00 in the form of a grant, FY26 Earmark for Fairmount Housing Development...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #0632
Substitute new language: Order for a hearing to examine measures to prevent human, sex, and drug trafficking during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston
Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan.
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“Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Culpepper, second: Durkan)
Docket #0637
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding White Stadium
On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Sharon Durkan as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #0639
Close debate: Resolution calling on the Boston Police Department to update body camera and dash camera release protocols to include access to oversight entities following...
Councilor Mejia moved to close debate. Seconded by Councilor Weber.
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, Flynn, Murphy
From the minutes
“Councilor Mejia moved to close debate. Seconded by Councilor Weber. Motion prevailed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 3 (Durkan, Flynn, Murphy)..” (Motion: Mejia, second: Weber)
Resolution calling on the Boston Police Department to update body camera and dash camera release protocols to include access to oversight entities following...
On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 1 (Durkan).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: FitzGerald, Flynn, MurphyAbstained: Durkan
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0640
Resolution recognizing Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
On motion of Councilor Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Pepén)
Docket #0641
Resolution in support of H.4683, "An Act Relative to Teacher Preparation and Student Literacy."
On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0642
Resolution recognizing March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility
On motion of Councilors Durkan, Santana, and Breadon, 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 Durkan, Santana, and Breadon, 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: Durkan)
Docket #0643
Substitute new language: Resolution upholding alcohol restrictions at all Boston Public School facilities including the 14-Acre White Fund Parcel in Franklin Park
Councilor Mejia moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Flynn.
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“Councilor Mejia moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Mejia, second: Flynn)
Close debate: Resolution upholding alcohol restrictions at all Boston Public School facilities including the 14-Acre White Fund Parcel in Franklin Park
Councilor Mejia moved to close debate. Seconded by Councilor Flynn.
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber
From the minutes
“Councilor Mejia moved to close debate. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. Motion failed: yeas 5 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Mejia, Worrell), nays 8 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber)..” (Motion: Mejia, second: Flynn)
Resolution upholding alcohol restrictions at all Boston Public School facilities including the 14-Acre White Fund Parcel in Franklin Park
On motion of Councilors Mejia and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was not adopted: yeas 3 (Flynn, Mejia, Murphy) nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 1 (Culpepper).
Yes: Flynn, Mejia, MurphyNo: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: Culpepper
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Mejia and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was not adopted: yeas 3 (Flynn, Mejia, Murphy) nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 1 (Culpepper)..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #0132
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend technology equipment valued at approximately $430,340.00, from the Connected & Online Program...
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0135
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $100,000.00 in the form of a grant, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative...
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0137
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $100,000.00 in the form of a grant, Municipal ADA Improvement Grant, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0378
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $20,930.00 in the form of a grant, the El Centro Fellowship Grant, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0133
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars And Three Cents...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0134
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $120,000.00 in the form of a grant, Financial Empowerment Program, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
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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