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May 6, 2026
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: 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: Gabriela Coletta Zapata
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the April 29, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the April 29, 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 April 29, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0917
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed $157,650.00 from the United States Department of the...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0918
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed $104,000.00 from the Massachusetts Development Finance...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0928
Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the Petition #295.25 - Memorial Hall...
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #0931
Resolution urging support for a budget amendment to fully fund the Office of Veterans' Services
On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellAbstained: DurkanThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0937
Resolution calling on Boston Public Schools to join the nationwide social media litigation seeking accountability for youth mental health impacts
On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Santana), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Henry Santana and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Santana), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0938
Resolution recognizing May as Asthma Awareness Month in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Pepén, Mejia, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Pepén, Mejia, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Pepén)
Docket #0939
Resolution in support of recognizing May 11th as George Greenidge Day in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0940
Resolution in support of the establishment of a committee to maintain and attract young adults to Boston
On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0941
Resolution recognizing May as National Preservation Month in the Landmarks Commission's 50th year
On motion of Councilors Durkan, Louijeune, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Durkan, Louijeune, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #0942
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Melvin Brown in City Council, effective May 9, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0943
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Matthew Arnold in City Council, effective May 23, 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..”
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