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May 20, 2026
26 recorded votes, 26 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 May 13, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the May 13, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the May 13, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1032
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $2,520,000.00 in the form of a grant, YouthWorks Grant, awarded by MA Executive...
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 #1033
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $178,000.00 in the form of a grant, the RAY Fellowship grant, awarded by the Barr...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1034
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $100,000.00 in the form of a grant, Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant...
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, 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 Louijeune, 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: Louijeune)
Docket #1036
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation valued at $428.67, representing the cost of tabling at the Boston Pride for...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, 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 Murphy, 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: Murphy)
Dockets #0733-0735
Suspend Rule 24 to call for a vote on Docket #0733 to reject the Budget: Dockets #0733-0735, Orders for the FY27 Operating Budget, including annual appropriations for departmental operations, for...
Councilor Worrell moved to suspend Rule 24 to call for a vote on Docket #0733 to reject the Budget. Seconded by Councilor Mejia.
Yes: Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, WorrellNo: Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, WeberThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell moved to suspend Rule 24 to call for a vote on Docket #0733 to reject the Budget. Seconded by Councilor Mejia. The motion did not carry: yeas 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 6 (Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Worrell, second: Mejia)
Docket #1053
Petition for a Special Law re: An Age Waiver for the Maximum Age Requirement for Jorge Enriquez to Join the Boston Police Department
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell) not present 2 (Durkan, Santana), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Sharon Durkan, Henry Santana and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell) not present 2 (Durkan, Santana), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #1059
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding new City positions created since January 15, 2025
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 #1060
Resolution recognizing National Emergency Medical Services Week 2026
On motion of Councilors Pepén, Flynn, and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Pepén, Flynn, and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Pepén)
Docket #1061
Resolution recognizing May as Bike Month
On motion of Councilors Pepén, Durkan, and Breadon, 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, Durkan, and Breadon, 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 #1062
Resolution recognizing June 2026 as Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Santana, Mejia, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Santana, Mejia, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #1063
Resolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring our Gold Star Families and those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country
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 #1064
Resolution calling for the rescission of elected official salary increases and the redirection of savings to essential City services
On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was not adopted: yeas 3 (Culpepper, Flynn, Murphy), nays 9 (Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Culpepper, Flynn, MurphyNo: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe 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 not adopted: yeas 3 (Culpepper, Flynn, Murphy), nays 9 (Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #1065
Resolution recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Boston Debate League
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Culpepper), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Miniard Culpepper and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Culpepper), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1066
Resolution in support of 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and increasing the COLA base for retirees in the Boston Retirement System
On motion of Councilors Flynn and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Sharon Durkan and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1068
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Kilee Simon 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..”
Docket #1069
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kristen Ransom and Dylan Ferguson 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..”
Docket #1070
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Alexa Santana and Ayanna Hines 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..”
Docket #1071
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jaden Smith in City Council, effective May 30, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1072
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Megan Lovett in City Council, effective May 30, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0919
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston Procurement Department to enter into a contract for a period of up to 5 years for the purchase of Biodiesel, ULSD...
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Sharon Durkan and Gabriela Coletta Zapata 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, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0920
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston Procurement Department to enter into a contract for a period of up to 5 years for the purchase of Harbor/Boat Fuel....
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Sharon Durkan and Gabriela Coletta Zapata 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, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0762
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $250,000.00 in the form of a grant, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Sharon Durkan and 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 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0979
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $49,476.00 in the form of a grant, the FY26 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Sharon Durkan and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #1082
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Jessica Correia, Liam Rimas, and Julie Ryan in City Council, effective May 30, 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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