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Kenzie Bok
District 8 · 2 terms in this record
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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council
On split votes, Bok voted the same way as…
- Liz Breadon88% (15 of 17)
- Ruthzee Louijeune85% (17 of 20)
- Gabriela Coletta Zapata80% (12 of 15)
- Brian Worrell76% (13 of 17)
- Ricardo Arroyo75% (15 of 20)
- Tania Fernandes Anderson75% (15 of 20)
- Kendra Lara74% (14 of 19)
- Julia Mejia63% (10 of 16)
- Edward Flynn55% (11 of 20)
- Michael Flaherty53% (10 of 19)
- Erin Murphy40% (8 of 20)
- Frank Baker25% (5 of 20)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bok as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole council” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 37 of 38 City Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.
Missed
- Jan 25, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (38)
- Apr 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2022–2023 Council
Apr 5Message and order an Ordinance adopting the Department of…Motion: The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 8, nays…Passed 8–4 · Bok: Yes
April 5, 2023: Message and order an Ordinance adopting the Department of Energy Resources' Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 8, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Bok, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataNo: Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 8, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy)..”
Apr 5Order requesting certain information under section 17F re: Legal…Motion: On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended; the order…Passed 8–4 · Bok: Yes
April 5, 2023: Order requesting certain information under section 17F re: Legal Counsel, Witnesses and Experts Hired to Defend Redistricting Case for Boston City Council
On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 8, nays 4 (Arroyo, Fernandes Anderson, Lara, Mejia).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Baker, Bok, Flaherty, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Worrell, ZapataNo: Anderson, Arroyo, Lara, Mejia
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 8, nays 4 (Arroyo, Fernandes Anderson, Lara, Mejia)..” (Motion: Baker)
Apr 5Order requesting certain information under section 17F re: regarding…Motion: On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order…Failed 6–6 · Bok: Yes
April 5, 2023: Order requesting certain information under section 17F re: regarding Redistricting Correspondence Shared with Attorney John Lyons
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order failed to passage; yeas 6, nays 6 (Arroyo, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Baker, Bok, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy, WorrellNo: Anderson, Arroyo, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Zapata
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order failed to passage; yeas 6, nays 6 (Arroyo, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Mar 15Resolution opposing the Eversource substation on the Chelsea Creek…Motion: On motion of Councilors Mejia, Coletta and Louijeune, the rules were…Passed 11–2 · Bok: Yes
March 15, 2023: Resolution opposing the Eversource substation on the Chelsea Creek Waterfront in East Boston
On motion of Councilors Mejia, Coletta and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, nays 2 (Baker, Murphy).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Bok, Breadon, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataNo: Baker, Murphy
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Mejia, Coletta and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, nays 2 (Baker, Murphy)..” (Motion: Mejia)
Mar 8Message and order: proposed Act to Improve and Modernize…Motion: The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new…Passed 11–2 · Bok: Yes
March 8, 2023: Message and order: proposed Act to Improve and Modernize Planning and Community Development in the City of Boston
The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 11, nays: 2, (Baker, Murphy).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Bok, Breadon, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataNo: Baker, Murphy
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 11, nays: 2, (Baker, Murphy)..”
Mar 8Amendment (Councilor Flaherty): Message and order: home rule petition…Motion: On motion of Councilor Flaherty, amendment did not pass; yeas 4,…Failed 4–9 · Bok: No
March 8, 2023: Amendment (Councilor Flaherty): Message and order: home rule petition to the General Court RE: A Special Law Authorizing the City of Boston to Implement Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction...
On motion of Councilor Flaherty, amendment did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), nays 9.
Voted: No
Yes: Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, MurphyNo: Anderson, Arroyo, Bok, Breadon, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes name the councilors voting yes and give only the number voting no (9); the 9 councilors voting no are the other councilors present (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Julia Mejia and Ruthzee Louijeune).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flaherty, amendment did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), nays 9..” (Motion: Flaherty)
Mar 8Message and order: home rule petition to the General…Motion: The report was accepted; the petition was passed; yeas 11, nays…Passed 11–2 · Bok: Not recorded
March 8, 2023: Message and order: home rule petition to the General Court RE: A Special Law Authorizing the City of Boston to Implement Rent Stabilization and Tenant Eviction...
The report was accepted; the petition was passed; yeas 11, nays 2.
The minutes give only the count (yeas 11, nays 2), not who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the petition was passed; yeas 11, nays 2..”
Mar 1Resolution to explore a need for a Senior Recreational…Motion: On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson; the resolution was adopted; yeas…Passed Unanimous, 12 present · Bok: Yes
March 1, 2023: Resolution to explore a need for a Senior Recreational Center In Roxbury
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 0; absent 1 (Mejia).
Voted: Yes
The minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 0; absent 1 (Mejia)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Mar 1Resolution honoring The Legacy of MLK and Mrs. King…Motion: On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson; the resolution was adopted; yeas…Passed Unanimous, 12 present · Bok: Yes
March 1, 2023: Resolution honoring The Legacy of MLK and Mrs. King Through The Establishment of King's Heritage Trail
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 0; absent 1 (Mejia).
Voted: Yes
The minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 0; absent 1 (Mejia)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Feb 15Amendment (Councilor Flaherty): Petition for a Special Law re:…Motion: On motion of Councilor Flaherty, amendment did not pass; yeas 4,…Failed 4–9 · Bok: No
February 15, 2023: Amendment (Councilor Flaherty): Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Reorganization of the Boston School Committee
On motion of Councilor Flaherty, amendment did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), nays 9.
Voted: No
Yes: Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, MurphyNo: Anderson, Arroyo, Bok, Breadon, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes name the councilors voting yes and give only the number voting no (9); the 9 councilors voting no are the other councilors present (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Julia Mejia and Ruthzee Louijeune).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flaherty, amendment did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), nays 9..” (Motion: Flaherty)
Votes with no disagreement (54)
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