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July 22, 2026
27 recorded votes, 27 with disagreement.
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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
Absent: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Henry Santana
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the July 8, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the July 8, 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 July 8, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1392
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant award in the amount not to exceed $810,000.00 from the Boston Planning and Development...
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1393
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $251,708.00 in the form of a grant, Save America's Treasures, awarded by the...
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Julia Mejia, Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1396
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $150,000.00 in the form of a grant, FY26 Fair Share Supplemental Funds, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Julia Mejia, Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1398
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $50,978.00 in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Title III-C Nutrition Services...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Julia Mejia, Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #1399
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $23,860.00 in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Title III-A Area Plan...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Julia Mejia, Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #1400
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $18,116.00 in the form of a grant, Federal FY26 Title III-D Disease Prevention &...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Julia Mejia, Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #1311
First passage (first reading): Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of $5,000,000.00 for the purpose of paying the costs of a feasibility study and schematic...
The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
The minutes give the count as yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana), but the number of names listed does not match the count. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..”
Docket #1312
First passage (first reading): Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of $850,000.00 for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study and schematic design...
The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
The minutes give the count as yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana), but the number of names listed does not match the count. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..”
Docket #1420
Resolution urging improved response to noise complaints and enforcement of Boston's noise control laws
On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 9 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Durkan, Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Sharon Durkan, Julia Mejia, Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 9 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Durkan, Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #1422
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science Capital Planning Process
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #1423
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the Massachusetts School Building Authority eligibility period for Madison Park Technical Vocational...
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #1424
Resolution recommitting the City of Boston to Vision Zero 2030
On motion of Councilors Pepén, Breadon, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Pepén, Breadon, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Pepén)
Docket #1425
Resolution celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Day on July 15, 2026 in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1426
Resolution in support of bills S.2344 and H.3754, an Act Relative to Traffic Regulation Using Road Safety Cameras
On motion of Councilors Worrell, Weber, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Worrell, Weber, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1427
Substitute new language: Resolution in support of H. 4358 and S. 2662 on consumer protections for wheelchair users
Councilor Flynn moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Flynn moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Durkan)
Resolution in support of H. 4358 and S. 2662 on consumer protections for wheelchair users
On motion of Councilors Flynn and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1428
Resolution in support of nurses at Boston Medical Center
On motion of Councilors Flynn, FitzGerald, and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn, FitzGerald, and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1429
Resolution celebrating the retirement of Eddy Chrispin
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
The minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana 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, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1430
Resolution recognizing the Roxbury Neighborhood Council
On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Sharon Durkan, Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana 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 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #1431
Resolution recognizing the month of July as Disability Pride Month
On motion of Councilors Mejia and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Sharon Durkan, Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Mejia and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana)..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #1432
Resolution declaring July 1, 2026, as "Jaylen Brown Day" in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Mejia, Culpepper, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Mejia, Culpepper, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #1433
Resolution declaring July 26, 2026, as "BarberTime Day" in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #1434
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jordan Frias in City Council, effective July 11, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1435
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jordan Frias in City Council, effective July 25, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1512
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste-Jacob, Emily Polston, Jesse Purvis, and Julian Viviescas Mejia in City Council, effective July 18, 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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