Boston City Council
March 20, 2024 — council, 2h 26m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting.
How they voted
the ayes have it, the minutes of the last meeting are approved Verified · official minutes
Motion by Ruthzee Louijeune
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None] Mover: Louijeune (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
0171 On the Home Rule Petition, referred on January 24, 2024, Docket #0171, To Ensure Future Inauguration…
Official motion wording
0171 On the Home Rule Petition, referred on January 24, 2024, Docket #0171, To Ensure Future Inauguration Dates Do Not Fall on a Federal Holiday, the committee submitted a report recommending that the docket ought to pass in a new draft.
How they voted
Docket number 0171 has received 11 votes in the affirmative and two votes in the negative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0171 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Durkin, Fernandez, Gerald, Raiden Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Durkin, Fernandez, Fris Gerald, Raiden [docket repaired from transcript: 121 -> 0171]
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City Departments for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
City Departments for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 93, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
has received a unanimous vote in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (8): Tania Fernandes Anderson, John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0338 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta, Durkin, Leuze, Ruel
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Salaries in January of each fiscal year. The agreement also includes changes to personal days, an increase… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
salaries in January of each fiscal year. The agreement also includes changes to personal days, an increase in the clothing allowance and training funds, and increases to certain differentials, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
has received a unanimous vote in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (9): Tania Fernandes Anderson, John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber, Brian Worrell
Agenda item 0339 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta, Durkin, Leuze
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Passage of docket number 0340
Official motion wording
passage of docket number 0340
How they voted
Passed unanimously 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 40:53.
Agenda item 0034 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta, Durkin, Flint, Lujan [docket repaired from transcript: 224 -> 0034]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Increase. The agreement also includes an expansion of the clothing allowance, an increase to the weekend…
Official motion wording
increase. The agreement also includes an expansion of the clothing allowance, an increase to the weekend differential, and compensation reviews of certain position groups, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
vote in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0341 · background & details
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To provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the New York Typographical Union CWA Local 14156, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended;
How they voted — to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the New York Typographical Union CWA Local 14156, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended;
unanimous vote in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (13): Henry Santana, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon
Agenda item 0459 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — committee report and passage of docket number 0460
Passed unanimously 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 44:40.
Agenda item 0459 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta, Durkin, Lujan, Orell Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta, Durkin, Fernandez, Lujan, Orell [docket repaired from transcript: 304 -> 0459]
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0557 Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Breadon, Coletta, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén… — passed
Official motion wording
0557 Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Breadon, Coletta, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Bangladesh Independence Day. On
How they voted
has passed, has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0557 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
[docket repaired from transcript: 367 -> 0557] Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Shield Act. On the motion of Councilors Durkan and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Shield Act. On the motion of Councilors Durkan and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. On
How they voted
Docket number 0559 has received the unanimous vote in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (7): Gabriela Coletta Zapata, John FitzGerald, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber, Brian Worrell
Agenda item 0559 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernand Janderson, Papan Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernand Janderson, Louisienne, Papan Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta, Durkin, Fernand Janderson, Louisienne Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Approval of the various matters contained within the consent agenda
Official motion wording
approval of the various matters contained within the consent agenda
How they voted — approval of the various matters contained within the consent agenda
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 2:12:31.
Agenda item 0590 · background & details
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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 2:26:00.
Agenda item 0590 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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