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41 recorded votes, 41 with disagreement.
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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
Adopt the minutes of the June 17, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the June 17, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the June 17, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,200,000.00 in the form of a grant, FY26 MOTT FIFA Grant, awarded by MA Office...
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)
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a donation of $25,000.00 from the non-profit organization Cities Forward, Inc. The purpose of...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Murphy)
Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of renewal Inspectional Services constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.
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“On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed..” (Motion: Santana)
Message and order to Accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41D, Authorizing Annual Increases to Senior Exemption Income and Asset Limits
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft: 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.
“The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..”
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor’s Office of Housing, to apply for, and to accept and expend, the Federal Fiscal Year 2025...
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Worrell), not present 1 (Weber), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, WorrellThe minutes list Benjamin Weber and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Worrell), not present 1 (Weber), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..”
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $16,834,742.00 in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Community Development...
The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Worrell), not present 1 (Weber), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, WorrellThe minutes list Benjamin Weber and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Worrell), not present 1 (Weber), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..”
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars And...
The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Worrell), not present 1 (Weber), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, WorrellThe minutes list Benjamin Weber and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Worrell), not present 1 (Weber), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..”
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $3,859,049.00 in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Housing for Persons with...
The report was accepted; 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.
“The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..”
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,489,616.00 in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Emergency Solutions Grant...
The report was accepted; 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.
“The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..”
Final passage (second reading): Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of $384,705,000.00 for various capital improvement purposes for city departments including the...
On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Mejia), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellNo: MejiaThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Mejia), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Weber)
Final passage (second reading): Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of $13,855,000.00 for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools
On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Mejia), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellNo: MejiaThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Mejia), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Weber)
Final passage (second reading): Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not...
On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Mejia), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellNo: MejiaThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Mejia), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Weber)
Uphold the ruling of the Chair: Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools FY28 Budget
Later in session, Councilor Mejia doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending that this docket be placed in the Committee on Education. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. Recess. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail.
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, WeberNo: Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote. The minutes record this as passing even though the vote was 6-6.
“Later in session, Councilor Mejia doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending that this docket be placed in the Committee on Education. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. Recess. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. Decision of the Chair prevailed: yeas 6 (Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), nays 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (second: Flynn)
Resolution recognizing June as Men's Health Awareness Month in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Pepén, 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.
“On motion of Councilor Pepén, 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)
Resolution in support of a proposed local option for rent stabilization, housing affordability, and tenant stability
On motion of Councilor Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 8 (Breadon, Culpepper, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellNo: FitzGerald, Flynn, MurphyAbstained: DurkanThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“On motion of Councilor Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 8 (Breadon, Culpepper, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Pepén)
Resolution in support of Bill S. 1247 An Act criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator
On motion of Councilor Flynn, 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.
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, 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)
Resolution calling for long-term and sustainable public investment in school-year youth jobs
On motion of Councilor Mejia, 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.
“On motion of Councilor Mejia, 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: Mejia)
Resolution in support of continuing the work and funding of the Boston Reparations Task Force
On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Resolution recognizing Boston Medical Center's Thirtieth Anniversary
On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Breadon, 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.
“On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Breadon, 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: FitzGerald)
Resolution in support of Boston Public Schools building a long-term plan for multilingual learners
On motion of Councilors Mejia and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 2 (Durkan, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, WeberThe minutes list Sharon Durkan, Brian Worrell and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“On motion of Councilors Mejia and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 2 (Durkan, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Mejia)
Resolution in support of H.4554 "An Act to Improve Sickle Cell Care."
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Culpepper, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 2 (Durkan, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, WeberThe minutes list Sharon Durkan, Brian Worrell and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“On motion of Councilors Flynn, Culpepper, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 2 (Durkan, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Resolution in recognition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 2 (Durkan, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, WeberThe minutes list Sharon Durkan, Brian Worrell and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 2 (Durkan, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Resolution to support recently laid-off Boston Public Schools (BPS) employees and prioritize their reemployment opportunities
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Mejia, and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 2 (Durkan, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, WeberThe minutes list Sharon Durkan, Brian Worrell and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
“On motion of Councilors Flynn, Mejia, and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 2 (Durkan, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Central Staff in City Council, effective July 4, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Angela Yarde in City Council, effective June 13, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Anastasia Owen in City Council, effective June 27, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Councilor Mejia's staff in City Council, effective June 27, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Councilor Flynn's staff in City Council, effective June 27, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Councilor Murphy's staff in City Council, effective June 13, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Councilor Murphy's staff in City Council, effective June 27, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Kalin Walsh in City Council, effective June 20, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dezire Ambroise, Ayanna Hines, McPhenley Jean-Mary, Alexa Santana and Jaden Smith in City Council, effective June 13...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Bradford Knowlton, Tariq Meyers, Bayle Vines and Brigit Brown in City Council, effective June 20, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dezire Ambroise, Ayanna Hines, McPhenley Jean-Mary, Alexa Santana and Jaden Smith in City Council, effective June 27...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Anadalay Mateo in City Council, effective June 27, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Joaquim Lombos and Daniel Idemudia in City Council, effective June 13, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Joaquim Lombos and Daniel Idemudia in City Council, effective June 27, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Melissa Beltran, Korri Crowley, Bonnie Delaune, Michael Fishbein and Jordan Frias in City Council, effective June 13...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Melissa Beltran, Korri Crowley, Bonnie Delaune, Michael Fishbein and Jordan Frias in City Council, effective June 27...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
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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“The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
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