Boston City Council
May 8, 2024 — council, 1h 51m. 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 May 1, 2024 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the May 1, 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
0263 On the Home Rule Petition, referred on January 31, 2024, Docket #0263, for A Special Law Re: An Act… — passed
Official motion wording
0263 On the Home Rule Petition, referred on January 31, 2024, Docket #0263, for A Special Law Re: An Act Regarding The Disability Pension For Brian McPherson, the committee submitted a report recommending that petition ought to pass in a new draft.
How they voted
Docket number 0263 has passed Verified · official minutes
Yes (4): Tania Fernandes Anderson, John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0263 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caledta, Durkin, Leuzeen, Luis N, McKin, Orell, Penn, Whirl [docket repaired from transcript: 179 -> 0263]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution recognizing Gay for Good
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 36:44.
Agenda item 0825 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana and Worrell offered the following: Resolution in support… — passed
Official motion wording
FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana and Worrell offered the following: Resolution in support of S.1165 "An Act to protect injured workers." On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
All those in favor say aye. All opposed say nay. Verified · official minutes
Yes (2): John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn
Agenda item 0820 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta, Durkin, Fernandeson Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta, Durkin, Fernandison, O'Rell Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta, Durkin, Fernandison, Louisian, McHen, Penn Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Month. On motion of Councilors Weber and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as… — passed
Official motion wording
Month. On motion of Councilors Weber and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune and Durkan, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket number 0821 has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0821 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta, Durkin, Leuze, Luijen, Perpen Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta, Durkin Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Mother's Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include… — passed
Official motion wording
Mother's Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Murphy as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Mejia and Murphy, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket number 0823 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes (3): John FitzGerald, Erin Murphy, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0823 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Dirk, Mcghiya, Nanderson, O'Rell, Petten, Philin, Ventana Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Dirk, Mcghiya, Nanderson, Petpen, Philin, Rouch O'Rell, Ventana Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Dirk, Louis-Ean, O'Reilly, Pepenn, Philin, Ventana Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Anderson, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana and Weber offered the following: Resolution… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Anderson, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana and Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
motion passes unanimously Verified · official minutes
Yes (2): Tania Fernandes Anderson, John FitzGerald
Agenda item 0824 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta Mover: Weber (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
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 1:46:25.
Agenda item 0104 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 0826 -> 0104]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — passage of docket number 0104
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 1:46:35.
Agenda item 0104 · background & details
The consent agenda includes the passage of docket number 0104. [docket repaired from transcript: 68 -> 0104]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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