Boston City Council
October 9, 2024 — council, 4h 7m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Passage of docket number 1385
Official motion wording
passage of docket number 1385
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 1:30:30.
Agenda item 1385 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caledda Zapata, Durkin, Louis-Gent, Luizenne
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting
Official motion wording
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting.
How they voted
All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed to say nay. The chair recognizes Council for Flynn. Records conflict — see note
Motion by Ruthzee Louijeune
Councilor Flynn objects to the approval of the minutes due to lack of response to a previous issue. [docket repaired from transcript: -> None] CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — outcome: transcript=failed official=passed
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To suspend and pass docket number 1506
Official motion wording
to suspend and pass docket number 1506
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 55:35.
Agenda item 1506 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket number 1168
Official motion wording
acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket number 1168
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 1:58:28.
Agenda item 1168 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caledda Zapata, Dirkin, Fisgerald
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket number 1432
Official motion wording
acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket number 1432
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 2:01:38.
Agenda item 1432 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta Zapata, Durkin, Louisanne, Perpen Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayden, Colletta Zapata, Durkin, Louisanne, ORL, Perpen
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Passage of docket number 1518
Official motion wording
passage of docket number 1518
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 2:19:20.
Agenda item 1518 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapata, Durkin
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Petition for a Special Law, an Act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age…
Official motion wording
Petition for a Special Law, an Act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for Dummy Hamera of Jamaica Plain
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 2:22:32.
Agenda item 1511 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta Zapata, Durkin, Fentana, Luzen, O'O., R.O., Vepen Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calleta Zapata, Durkin
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day
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 2:40:15.
Agenda item 1516 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapata, Durkin Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapata, Durkin, Gerald Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapata, Durkin, Leuijan, Perpen, REL Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapata, Durkin, Janem, Perpen, REL
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket number 1517 and adoption of docket number 1517
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and passage of docket number 1517 and adoption of docket number 1517
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 2:48:32.
Agenda item 1517 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Expansion of the rules and passive docket number 1519
Official motion wording
expansion of the rules and passive docket number 1519
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 3:06:28.
Agenda item 1519 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing… — passed
Official motion wording
Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing the contributions and legacy of Alberto Vasallo, Jr. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
This docket has passed. Has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 1520 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Acceptance of docket number 1167
Official motion wording
acceptance of docket number 1167
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 3:21:15.
Agenda item 1167 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
To pass docket number 1476
Official motion wording
to pass docket number 1476
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 3:28:36.
Agenda item 1476 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
To temporarily suspend Rule 49 and 33 to bring the matter before the body
Official motion wording
to temporarily suspend Rule 49 and 33 to bring the matter before the body
How they voted — to temporarily suspend Rule 49 and 33 to bring the matter before the body
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 3:43:33.
Agenda item 1425 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 1518 -> 1425]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — issuing a summons to city officials
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 4:00:00.
Agenda item 1425 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta Zapata, Durkin, Louis, Luen, Orell, Perpen Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta Zapata, Durkin, Louis, Luen, Perpen Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta Zapata, Durkin, Louis, Luen, Perpen Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta Zapata, Durkin, Louis roll call vote; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta Zapata Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta Zapata, Durkin, Luen, Perpen [docket repaired from transcript: 1518 -> 1425]
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 4:07:51.
Agenda item 1425 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: -> 1425]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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