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September 16, 2026
35 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
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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 August 26, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the August 26, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the August 26, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1676
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,000,000.00 in the form of a grant, the BPS Sundays Support Grant, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; 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 Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1677
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $750,000.00 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 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1679
Reconsider the vote: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $200,000.00 in the form of a grant, BHCCI/Connect, Learn, Explore & CEF, awarded...
Later in session, Councilor Murphy moved for reconsideration of Docket #1679. Seconded by Councilor Flynn.
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
“Later in session, Councilor Murphy moved for reconsideration of Docket #1679. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. Reconsideration prevailed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Flynn)
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $200,000.00 in the form of a grant, BHCCI/Connect, Learn, Explore & CEF, awarded...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, 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 Murphy, 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: Murphy)
Docket #1681
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $51,980.30 in the form of a grant, FFY26 State Administrative Matching Grants for...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; 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 Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #1682
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $50,000.00 in the form of a grant, Food, Fuel and Shelter, awarded by The Boston...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; 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 Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #1683
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $50,000.00 in the form of a grant, Tuition Free Community College Expansion...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; 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 Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1684
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,890.00 in the form of a grant, Project VOICE, awarded by the National Science...
On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #1685
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston Procurement Department to enter into a contract for a period of up to six (6) years for the purchase of Fire...
On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; 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 Weber, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #1714
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Melvin Casseus
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition 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 Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1719
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding voter registration and Election Day voting procedures in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order failed to pass: yeas 4 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), nays 5 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Louijeune, Pepén, Weber), present 4 (Culpepper, Durkan, Mejia, Santana).
Yes: FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, WorrellNo: Breadon, Louijeune, Pepén, Weber, ZapataAbstained: Culpepper, Durkan, Mejia, Santana
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order failed to pass: yeas 4 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), nays 5 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Louijeune, Pepén, Weber), present 4 (Culpepper, Durkan, Mejia, Santana)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1720
Resolution endorsing a financial literacy graduation requirement for Boston Public Schools
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Santana, and Mejia, 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 Flynn, Santana, and Mejia, 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: Flynn)
Docket #1721
Resolution in support of workers at Encore Boston Harbor
On motion of Councilors Santana, Coletta Zapata, and Durkan, 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 Santana, Coletta Zapata, and Durkan, 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: Santana)
Docket #1722
Resolution denouncing hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander Community
On motion of Councilors Flynn 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 Flynn 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: Flynn)
Docket #1723
Resolution calling upon the Administration to honor its commitments to The People's Academy Inc. and ensure transparency and equity in the City's treatment of a...
On motion of Councilors Flynn and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: 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 Councilors Flynn and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1724
Resolution condemning the United States Postal Service's proposal to permanently close the Allston Post Office branch
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1725
Resolution in support of mail-in voting
On motion of Councilors Breadon, Mejia, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Breadon, Mejia, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1726
Resolution in support of H.1405 / S.860: An Act Establishing Medicare for All in Massachusetts
On motion of Councilors Breadon, Weber, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Flynn).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Edward Flynn as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Breadon, Weber, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Flynn)..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1727
Resolution in support of H.R. 1725 Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025
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), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list 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 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1728
Resolution recognizing April 22 as "Yhinny Matos Day" in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Mejia and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Mejia and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #1729
Resolution recognizing September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in Boston
On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Mejia, and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Mejia, and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1730
Resolution recognizing September 12, 2026, as Black Joy Day in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #1731
Resolution recognizing Latino Heritage Month in the City of Boston from September 15 to October 15
On motion of Councilors Mejia, Pepén, and Santana, 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, Pepén, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #1732
Resolution declaring September 18th as Ben Swan Day in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #1733
Resolution recognizing September 23, 2026 as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bi+ Visibility Day
On motion of Councilor Santana, 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 Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #1734
Resolution recognizing the 115th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Flag Raising for Taiwan Day
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1735
Resolution recognizing October 26, 2026 as Intersex Awareness Day
On motion of Councilors Santana and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Santana and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #1736
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cassandra Johnson in City Council, effective September 12, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1767
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gretta Healy in City Council, effective September 19, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1768
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Kiara Montes De Oca in City Council, effective September 5, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1770
Resolution to honor those killed in the Cape Verde bus crash and to support victims' families
On motion of Councilors Worrell, FitzGerald, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Louijeune).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Ruthzee Louijeune as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Worrell, FitzGerald, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Louijeune)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Reconsider the vote: Resolution to honor those killed in the Cape Verde bus crash and to support victims' families
Later in session, Councilor Louijeune moved for reconsideration of the vote. Seconded by Councilor Worrell.
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From the minutes
“Later in session, Councilor Louijeune moved for reconsideration of the vote. Seconded by Councilor Worrell. Reconsideration prevailed..” (Motion: Louijeune, second: Worrell)
Resolution to honor those killed in the Cape Verde bus crash and to support victims' families
On motion of Councilors Worrell, FitzGerald, and Louijeune, 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 Worrell, FitzGerald, and Louijeune, 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: 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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