Boston City Council
October 6, 2021 — council, 1h 32m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Every vote is checked against the council’s official minutes — the legal record of the meeting. Records still awaiting that check show the outcome only; the member-by-member record is added once the minutes are published and checked.
President Pro Tempore O’Malley moved to adopt the minutes from the September 29, 2021 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
President Pro Tempore O’Malley moved to adopt the minutes from the September 29, 2021 meeting.
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Motion by Matt O'Malley
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None] Mover: O'Malley (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1037
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 35:11.
Agenda item 1037 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Approval of constable bond of Ayesha Miller
How they voted
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 36:46.
Agenda item 1041 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Will fund research by Northeastern University Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy that inform… — passed
Official motion wording
will fund research by Northeastern University Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy that inform the design of a more inclusive workforce development system for the youth in Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0957 · background & details
Motion by Julia Mejia
Mover: Mejia (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1046
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1046
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 1:08:15.
Agenda item 1046 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Seek suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1047
Official motion wording
seek suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1047
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 1:08:37.
Agenda item 0147 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of the fourth late-file personnel order
How they voted
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 1:10:56.
Agenda item 0104 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
To add Councilor Bach's late file to the consent agenda
Official motion wording
to add Councilor Bach's late file to the consent agenda
How they voted — to add Councilor Bach's late file to the consent agenda
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 1:27:07.
Agenda item 1043 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Adjourn the meeting in memory of the aforementioned individuals
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 1:31:43.
Agenda item 1043 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 99 -> 1043]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Consent calendar — items approved as one vote
Official motion wording
adoption of the consent agenda as presented
How they voted
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 1:27:25.
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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This meeting was transcribed with automated speech-to-text. Names and figures should be checked against the official minutes before quoting.