Boston City Council
April 2, 2025 — council, 4h 20m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting.
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Later in session, Councilor Fernandes Anderson moved to reconsider Docket #0719. Seconded by Councilor Pepén — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Later in session, Councilor Fernandes Anderson moved to reconsider Docket #0719. Seconded by Councilor Pepén.
How they voted
Document 0719 has received a 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 0719 · background & details
Motion by Tania Fernandes Anderson, seconded by Enrique Pepén
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caled Zapata, Durkin, Fernerson Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caled Zapata, Durkin, Fernerson, Fernison Mover: Fernandes Anderson, seconder: Pepén (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Referred to the Committee on Community Preservation Act. Later in session, Councilor Pepén moved… — passed
Official motion wording
Referred to the Committee on Community Preservation Act. Later in session, Councilor Pepén moved to reconsider Docket #0721. Seconded by Councilor Santana. Reconsideration prevailed. The rules were suspended,
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0721 · background & details
Motion by Enrique Pepén, seconded by Henry Santana
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Colletta Zapata [docket repaired from transcript: 465 -> 0721] Mover: Pepén, seconder: Santana (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
($3,000.00) donated by Visit.org. The purpose of this donation is to provide shelf-stable snack packs to be… — passed
Official motion wording
($3,000.00) donated by Visit.org. The purpose of this donation is to provide shelf-stable snack packs to be distributed across Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) sites during the school year programming and/or to start the summer. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it, this docket is passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0723 · background & details
Motion by Erin Murphy
[docket repaired from transcript: 467 -> 0723] Mover: Murphy (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension and passage of docket number 0726
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 1:16:55.
Agenda item 0726 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Delivery Providers, the committee submitted a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new… — passed
Official motion wording
Delivery Providers, the committee submitted a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft.
How they voted
Docket number 0407 has received 11 votes in the affirmative and two votes in a negative. Docket number 0407 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0407 · background & details
Motion by Gabriela Coletta Zapata
[docket repaired from transcript: 263 -> 0407] Mover: Coletta Zapata (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
70B, § 5. The Statement of Interest describes and explains the deficiencies within the school facility that… — passed
Official motion wording
70B, § 5. The Statement of Interest describes and explains the deficiencies within the school facility that prevents Boston Public Schools (BPS) from delivering their desired educational program, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
passed Verified · official minutes
Yes (1): Tania Fernandes Anderson
Agenda item 0458 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta Zapata, Durkin Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapata, Durkin Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Louis Jen
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
0775 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding… — passed
Official motion wording
0775 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding Youth Summer Employment Opportunities for Students of All Abilities. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
This document has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0775 · background & details
Motion by Erin Murphy
[docket repaired from transcript: 509 -> 0775] Mover: Murphy (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Housing Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include… — passed
Official motion wording
Housing Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Breadon as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune and Breadon, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — Housing Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Breadon as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune and Breadon, the rules were suspended;
The ayes have it. This docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0776 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
[docket repaired from transcript: 510 -> 0776] Mover: Weber (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — to add Councillor Braden as the third original co-sponsor
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 3:56:57.
Agenda item 0776 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — to add four late file personnel matters onto the record
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 3:57:06.
Agenda item 0776 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — to add a late file matter for an emergency hearing
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 3:58:25.
Agenda item 0776 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — The council adjourned in memory of the aforementioned individuals
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 4:20:23.
Agenda item 0776 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Establishing a Special Commission to Review the Adequacy and Equity of the Massachusetts School Building… — passed
Official motion wording
Establishing a Special Commission to Review the Adequacy and Equity of the Massachusetts School Building Program.
How they voted — Establishing a Special Commission to Review the Adequacy and Equity of the Massachusetts School Building Program.
All in favor to say aye. Aye. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0777 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
[docket repaired from transcript: 511 -> 0777] Mover: Weber (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended;
The ayes have it. This docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0777 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
[docket repaired from transcript: 511 -> 0777] Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Motion to reconsider the vote and register a yes vote
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 3:54:50.
Agenda item 0777 · background & details
Late registration of a yes vote Late vote registration Late registration of a yes vote [docket repaired from transcript: 0458 -> 0777]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — personnel orders
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 3:55:51.
Agenda item 0777 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
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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