Boston City Council
May 4, 2022 — council, 2h 9m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag — passed
Official motion wording
meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
How they voted
the ayes have it. Thank you. The minutes of the last meeting stand is approved Verified · official minutes
Motion by Ed Flynn
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None] Mover: Flynn (per official minutes).
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Order for a hearing to discuss ways in which RAPA funding can support an ecosystem for non-profit, holistic…
Official motion wording
Order for a hearing to discuss ways in which RAPA funding can support an ecosystem for non-profit, holistic wraparound health services for disenfranchised populations
How they voted — Order for a hearing to discuss ways in which RAPA funding can support an ecosystem for non-profit, holistic wraparound health services for disenfranchised populations
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 51:39.
Agenda item 0590 · background & details
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How they voted — Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 0590
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 1:37:43.
Agenda item 0590 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as a co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Boston's COVID-19… — passed
Official motion wording
invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as a co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Boston's COVID-19 Recovery. 0591 Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F: relative to the Mission Hill K-8 School. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0591 · background & details
Motion by Michael Flaherty
Mover: Flaherty (per official minutes).
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Anderson, Flaherty, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy and Worrell offered the following: Resolution Recognizing… — passed
Official motion wording
Anderson, Flaherty, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy and Worrell offered the following: Resolution Recognizing November 20-December 20, 2022 as National Survivors of Homicide Awareness Month. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Lara and Arroyo, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket is passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0592 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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And Pacific Islanders During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May. Councilor Arroyo in the Chair.… — passed
Official motion wording
and Pacific Islanders During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May. Councilor Arroyo in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket 0593 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0593 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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0595 Councilor Louijeune, Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Breadon, Fernandes Anderson, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Mejia… — passed
Official motion wording
0595 Councilor Louijeune, Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Breadon, Fernandes Anderson, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Mejia, Murphy and Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing May as Haitian Heritage Month. On motion of Councilor Louijuene, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — 0595 Councilor Louijeune, Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Breadon, Fernandes Anderson, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Mejia, Murphy and Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing May as Haitian Heritage Month. On motion of Councilor Louijuene, the rules were suspended;
the ayes have it, the docket has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0595 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
[docket repaired from transcript: 128 -> 0595] Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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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 2:08:51.
Agenda item 0595 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: -> 0595]
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Consent calendar — items approved as one vote — passed
Official motion wording
Consent Agenda containing the following items — severally adopted
How they voted
The ayes have it, thank you. The consent agenda has been Adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
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Transcript
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