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June 1, 2026
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Budget hearing (Quasi Committee of the Whole): departments present their budgets; no votes are taken except to adjourn.
Present: Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Ian Abreu
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (6:27)
- Carney arrived late (6:10)
- Roy arrived late (6:08)
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Abreu, to Council President Pereira and Honorable Members of the City Council, informing that he will be unable to attend the Budget
Hearing on Monday, June 01, 2026, due to a work-related commitment
From the minutes
“Hearing on Monday, June 01, 2026, due to a work-related commitment..”
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