Boston City Council
December 1, 2021 — council, 1h 28m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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President Janey moved to adopt the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting
Official motion wording
President Janey moved to adopt the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting.
How they voted
The eyes have it. The minutes have been approved. Verified · official minutes
Motion by Kim Janey
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None] Mover: Janey (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
To fill the vacancy of the at-large seat
Official motion wording
to fill the vacancy of the at-large seat
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 29:38.
Agenda item 0112 · background & details
Roll call vote not fully recorded [docket repaired from transcript: -> 0112]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
To suspend and pass a suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1208
Official motion wording
to suspend and pass a suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1208
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 37:41.
Agenda item 1208 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
0967 On the order, referred on September 15, 2021, Docket 30967, regarding the Civilian Review Board… — passed
Official motion wording
0967 On the order, referred on September 15, 2021, Docket 30967, regarding the Civilian Review Board Nomination, the committee submitted a report recommending that the enclosed nine names appointment to Civilian Review Board.
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0967 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Docket 1166 be read for the first time and assigned for further action
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 1:00:26.
Agenda item 1166 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bach
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1222
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 1:16:47.
Agenda item 1222 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1224
How they voted — Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1224
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 1:19:02.
Agenda item 1224 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — to pass the second 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 1:20:07.
Agenda item 1224 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 116 -> 1224]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — 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 1:28:29.
Agenda item 1224 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: -> 1224]
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
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 1:21:24.
Agenda item consent · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
The full transcript, word-for-word as spoken. Speakers appear in order until speaker labeling is complete.
How vote data stays honest
In these records, votes are extracted from the clerk’s roll call in the public recording. Before final publication, they are cross-checked against the city’s official minutes. Corrections are published openly.
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