Boston City Council
March 15, 2023 — council, 1h 40m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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President Flynn in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta… — passed
Official motion wording
President Flynn in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta and Louijeune as a co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Coletta and Louijeune, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
This docket has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes (6): Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Michael Flaherty, Ed Flynn, Kendra Lara, Brian Worrell
No (2): Frank Baker, Erin Murphy
Agenda item 0587 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colleta, Luizen, Meeheia, Royo Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colleta, Royo Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Royo [docket repaired from transcript: 103 -> 0587]
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0369 On the message and order, referred on February 8, 2023 Docket #0369, for your approval an acceptance… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
0369 On the message and order, referred on February 8, 2023 Docket #0369, for your approval an acceptance of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, An Act Relative to Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Retirees, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
Docket number 0369 as received of a unanimous rule Verified · official minutes
Yes (8): Ricardo Arroyo, Frank Baker, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Michael Flaherty, Ed Flynn, Kendra Lara, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy
Agenda item 0369 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bach, Braden, Colletta, O'Reilly, Royo
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Petition for a special law regarding an act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive…
Official motion wording
Petition for a special law regarding an act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Ariel Rodriguez.
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 1:07:12.
Agenda item 0584 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Following: Resolution to inform veterans about the resources available to them through the PACT Act.… — passed
Official motion wording
following: Resolution to inform veterans about the resources available to them through the PACT Act. Councilor Breadon in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
This file, this docket has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0586 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0-8-9
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0-8-9
How they voted — suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0-8-9
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 1:30:58.
Agenda item 0058 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 0589 -> 0058]
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How they voted — Suspension of the rules and passage of the fourth late file matter
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 1:32:39.
Agenda item 0058 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 0587 -> 0058]
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City’s effort to expand its mobile outreach to connect people more equitably and effectively to housing… — passed
Official motion wording
City’s effort to expand its mobile outreach to connect people more equitably and effectively to housing, treatment and other services, from the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness and Recovery. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Murphy,
How they voted — City’s effort to expand its mobile outreach to connect people more equitably and effectively to housing, treatment and other services, from the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness and Recovery. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Murphy,
Docket 0119 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0119 · background & details
Motion by Erin Murphy
Mover: Murphy (per official minutes).
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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 1:40:21.
Agenda item 0119 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: -> 0119]
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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 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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