Boston City Council
April 27, 2022 — council, 2h 42m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting.
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Motion by Ed Flynn
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
June 30, 2023. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2% , 1.5% and 2% to be… — passed
Official motion wording
June 30, 2023. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2% , 1.5% and 2% to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0402 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Cook as a member of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission
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 26:04.
Agenda item 0434 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Interest, which describe and explains the deficiencies and the priority categories for which the City… — passed
Official motion wording
Interest, which describe and explains the deficiencies and the priority categories for which the City of Boston may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0463 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution to commence making Eid al-Fitr a holiday recognized by the City of Boston
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 1:08:33.
Agenda item 0547 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
0551 Councilor Breadon, Bok, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia and Murphy offered the following… — passed
Official motion wording
0551 Councilor Breadon, Bok, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia and Murphy offered the following: Resolution calling on the Massachusetts Legislature and M.B.T.A. to Advance Low-Income Transit Fares. On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — 0551 Councilor Breadon, Bok, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia and Murphy offered the following: Resolution calling on the Massachusetts Legislature and M.B.T.A. to Advance Low-Income Transit Fares. On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended;
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0551 · background & details
Motion by Erin Murphy
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — suspend the rules and adoption of documents
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 1:20:47.
Agenda item 0551 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Of Greater Boston Starbucks Workers United. On motion of Councilors Breadon and Flynn, rule 12 was invoked… — passed
Official motion wording
of Greater Boston Starbucks Workers United. On motion of Councilors Breadon and Flynn, rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Bok as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Breadon, Flynn and Bok, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0550 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell, seconded by Ed Flynn
[docket repaired from transcript: 360 -> 0550] Mover: Worrell, seconder: Flynn (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0552
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 1:27:46.
Agenda item 0552 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0553
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 1:28:02.
Agenda item 0553 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Amend the home rule petition regarding securing environmental justice in the city of Boston
How they voted — Amend the home rule petition regarding securing environmental justice in the city of Boston
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 1:38:16.
Agenda item 0321 · background & details
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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 2:42:12.
Agenda item 0321 · background & details
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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 docket 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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