Boston City Council
May 8, 2019 — council, 1h 28m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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President Campbell moved to adopt the minutes from the May 1, 2019 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
President Campbell moved to adopt the minutes from the May 1, 2019 meeting.
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Motion by Andrea Campbell
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None] Mover: Campbell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
To suspend the rules and pass docket 0773
Official motion wording
to suspend the rules and pass docket 0773
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:05:55.
Agenda item 0773 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 507 -> 0773]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
To accept and expend an amount of $100,000 in the form of a grant for the FY19 Mass budget earmark
Official motion wording
to accept and expend an amount of $100,000 in the form of a grant for the FY19 Mass budget earmark
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:07:54.
Agenda item 0774 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 508 -> 0774]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution honoring Private First Class John J. Noonan of Charlestown for his service to our nation… — passed
Official motion wording
Resolution honoring Private First Class John J. Noonan of Charlestown for his service to our nation and supporting the designation of a Hero Square at the intersection of Cross Street and High Street. On motion of Councilor Edwards, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket 0780 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0780 · background & details
Motion by Andrea Campbell
Mover: Campbell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Councilor Campbell for Councilor Sabby George
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:17:07.
Agenda item 0782 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Passage of docket 0783
Official motion wording
passage of docket 0783
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:17:26.
Agenda item 0783 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Passage of docket 0784
Official motion wording
passage of docket 0784
How they voted — passage of docket 0784
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:17:43.
Agenda item 0784 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — suspension of the rules and passage of the fourth late file matter
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:23:18.
Agenda item 0784 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: late file number four -> 0784]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — to adjourn the meeting
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:28:15.
Agenda item 0784 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: -> 0784]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Consent calendar — items approved as one vote — passed
Official motion wording
Consent Agenda containing the following items — severally adopted
How they voted
The consent agenda has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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How vote data stays honest
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