Boston City Council
January 8, 2025 — council, 5h 4m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell and Louijeune offered the following: Resolution supporting the full… — passed
Official motion wording
Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell and Louijeune offered the following: Resolution supporting the full disbursement of unspent appropriations for participatory budgeting from fiscal years 2023 to 2025. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
this docket has passed has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes (4): John FitzGerald, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Brian Worrell
No (2): Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald
Agenda item 0193 · background & details
Motion by Ruthzee Louijeune
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Cale Zapata, Durkin, Fernandez, Luizan Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Cale Zapata, Durkin, Fernandez, Luizan, O'Malley Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernandez and, Fernandis Anderson, Kalazapata, Luizen, Whorea Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernandez, Kalazapata, Luizan, O'erell Mover: Louijeune (per official minutes).
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Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 0194
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 4:25:46.
Agenda item 0194 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bray, Colletta Zapata, Collette Zapata Zepada, Durkin, Flint, Leuette, Leuzeen, Luis, Luizan, Wehrel
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Opened with the pledge of allegiance — passed
Official motion wording
opened with the pledge of allegiance.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The minutes of the December 11th meeting are approved. Verified · official minutes
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In-kind donation of 200 rakes donated by Northeastern University’s Department of City and Community… — passed
Official motion wording
in-kind donation of 200 rakes donated by Northeastern University’s Department of City and Community Engagement. The purpose of this donation is to be used during the “Love Your Block” program, which organizes residents to do a cleanup in their neighborhood. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
docket number 0122 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0122 · background & details
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Hearing on government accountability, transparency, and accessibility of decision making protocols in city… — passed
Official motion wording
hearing on government accountability, transparency, and accessibility of decision making protocols in city government.
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0176 · background & details
Motion by Ruthzee Louijeune
[docket repaired from transcript: 126 -> 0176] Mover: Louijeune (per official minutes).
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Agreement prohibition policy for Boston City Council. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.… — passed
Official motion wording
agreement prohibition policy for Boston City Council. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. 0191 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding all newly created job positions. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it, this docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0191 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 0192
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 3:58:14.
Agenda item 0092 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta Zapata, Durkin Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta Zapata, Durkin, Louis-N, O'RL, Perfenn [docket repaired from transcript: 0192 -> 0092]
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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 4:55:18.
Agenda item 0196 · 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 5:04:29.
Agenda item 0196 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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