Boston City Council
April 9, 2025 — council, 2h 44m. 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 April 2, 2025 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting.
How they voted
All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed say nay. The ayes have at the minutes of the April 4th meeting are approved. Verified · official minutes
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
The individual reemployment needs of Unemployment Insurance claimants, as well as prevent and detect improper… — passed
Official motion wording
the individual reemployment needs of Unemployment Insurance claimants, as well as prevent and detect improper benefit payments, and application assistance for, training and education resources and programs, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
the committee report has been accepted in docket number 0642 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0642 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
For a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Certain Affordable Housing and Cultural Space in the Brighton… — passed
Official motion wording
for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Certain Affordable Housing and Cultural Space in the Brighton Section of the City of Boston," submits a report recommending that the petition ought to pass, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. This community report has been accepted and docket number 0406 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0406 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Following: 0304 On the message and ordinance codifying the Office of Food Justice in the City of Boston,… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
following: 0304 On the message and ordinance codifying the Office of Food Justice in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
motion passes unanimously 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 0304 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapata, Durkin, Fernandez [docket repaired from transcript: 196 -> 0304]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules in adoption of docket number 0-859
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules in adoption of docket number 0-859
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 1:47:20.
Agenda item 0859 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resuscitation (CPR) Training in high schools. On motion of Councilor Flynn Rule 12 was invoked to include… — passed
Official motion wording
Resuscitation (CPR) Training in high schools. On motion of Councilor Flynn Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Murphy and Worrell as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy and Worrell, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
This docket has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0861 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
Mover: Weber (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 0862
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 0862
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 2:13:00.
Agenda item 0862 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing National Library Week — passed
Official motion wording
Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing National Library Week.
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0864 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Financial Literacy Month. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn… — passed
Official motion wording
Financial Literacy Month. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Flynn and Mejia, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — Financial Literacy Month. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Flynn and Mejia, the rules were suspended;
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0863 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber, seconded by Benjamin Weber
Mover: Weber, seconder: Weber (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — adopt docket number 0863
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 2:28:23.
Agenda item 0863 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — to add the four late-file personnel matters into 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 2:30:28.
Agenda item 0863 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — pass personnel orders
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 2:31:25.
Agenda item 0863 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — to add late-file matters to 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 2:32:01.
Agenda item 0863 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Approval of the various matters contained within the consent agenda minus docket number 0876
Official motion wording
approval of the various matters contained within the consent agenda minus docket number 0876
How they voted — approval of the various matters contained within the consent agenda minus docket number 0876
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 2:33:17.
Agenda item 0876 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Adjourn the meeting 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 2:43:57.
Agenda item 0876 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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