Boston City Council
April 16, 2025 — council, 3h 18m. 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 9, 2025 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The minutes of the April 9th meeting are approved. Verified · official minutes
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
0901 Councilor Louijeune and Breadon offered the following: On the Petition for a Special Law re: An Act…
Official motion wording
0901 Councilor Louijeune and Breadon offered the following: On the Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to the Office of District Councilor in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to pass.
How they voted
So I still urge my colleagues to vote in the affirmative in support of this home rule petition. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0901 · background & details
Motion by Liz Breadon
Outcome text is not clear, but it seems like a call for a vote rather than an actual result announcement. [docket repaired from transcript: 0822 -> 0901] Mover: Breadon (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Passage of docket number 0906
Official motion wording
passage of docket number 0906
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 2:14:14.
Agenda item 0906 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution in support of House Bill No.… — passed
Official motion wording
Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution in support of House Bill No. 148: an Act establishing a livable home modification grant program. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution in support of House Bill No. 148: an Act establishing a livable home modification grant program. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended;
Talking number 0907 has received 11 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (7): Gabriela Coletta Zapata, John FitzGerald, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber, Ed Flynn, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy
Agenda item 0907 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Luis, World Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caled Zapata, Durkin Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caled Zapata, Durkin Roll call vote conducted; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caled Zapata, Durkin Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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How they voted — to substitute the resolution
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 2:21:10.
Agenda item 0907 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Santana and Weber offered the following: Resolution supporting the Museum of African American History… — passed
Official motion wording
Santana and Weber offered the following: Resolution supporting the Museum of African American History in Boston.
How they voted
this docket has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes (7): Tania Fernandes Anderson, John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0908 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayton, Caleta Zapata, Durkin, Louis N, Perpen Mover: Weber (per official minutes).
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0909 Councilor Coletta Zapata, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana… — passed
Official motion wording
0909 Councilor Coletta Zapata, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution in Honor of Earth Day. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Breadon, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. This docket has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0909 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Offered the following: Resolution Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride.… — passed
Official motion wording
offered the following: Resolution Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
This docket has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0910 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Administered by the Mayor’s Office. The grant will fund arts programming, community events and parks… — passed
Official motion wording
administered by the Mayor’s Office. The grant will fund arts programming, community events and parks operations across Boston, from the Committee on Arts Culture, Entertainment, Tourism and Special Events. No objection heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Flynn,
How they voted — administered by the Mayor’s Office. The grant will fund arts programming, community events and parks operations across Boston, from the Committee on Arts Culture, Entertainment, Tourism and Special Events. No objection heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Flynn,
passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0687 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapaada, Clean, Erics, aircraft Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapaada, Clean, Council aircraft, Erics Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapaada, Clean, Erics, Fisgerald
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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 3:12:05.
Agenda item 0687 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
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 3:17:56.
Agenda item 0687 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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