Boston City Council
June 25, 2025 — council, 5h 14m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Vote on docket number 0648
Official motion wording
vote on docket number 0648
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 1:13:16.
Agenda item 0640 · background & details
Roll call vote conducted; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Collar Colada Zabala, Dirkin [docket repaired from transcript: 0648 -> 0640]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoptive Number 1-288
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 2:58:17.
Agenda item 1288 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Coletta Zepada, Durkin, Louis-Jan, Rural Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Coletta Zepada, Louis-Jan [docket repaired from transcript: 179 -> 1288]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of rules for docket number 1289
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 3:05:09.
Agenda item 1289 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Dirkin [docket repaired from transcript: 179 -> 1289]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1293
How they voted — Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1293
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 3:26:01.
Agenda item 1293 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Collette Zapata, Louis-Jan
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How they voted — Resolution calling for a Black Economic Development Plan and Equity-backed Budget Framework to close Boston Racial wealth gap
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 3:28:16.
Agenda item 1293 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Durkin, Louis-Gen
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1294
How they voted — Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1294
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 3:33:39.
Agenda item 1294 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Callella Zapata, Durkin, Louis-Jen
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How they voted — motion to reconsider vote on docket number 1294
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 4:37:29.
Agenda item 1294 · background & details
Councilor Flynn changes vote from no to yes on docket number 1294
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting
Official motion wording
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting.
How they voted
the ayes have the minutes of the June 11th meeting are approved Verified · official minutes
Motion by Ruthzee Louijeune
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None] Mover: Louijeune (per official minutes).
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Authorize the City of Boston to accept and expend $34,335 through the FY26 Senior Companion Program
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 37:21.
Agenda item 1260 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Amount of Thirty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($36,500.00) in the form of a grant for the Chronicle… — passed
Official motion wording
amount of Thirty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($36,500.00) in the form of a grant for the Chronicle Heritage Donation, awarded by the Chronicle Heritage to be administered by the Office of Historic Preservation. The grant will fund payroll expenses. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. This docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 1263 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Designate the Old South Meeting House at 310 Washington Street as an official Boston landmark
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 52:03.
Agenda item 1275 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Low-cost, high impact strategies through a safety and equity lens for Complete Street. The principal safety… — passed
Official motion wording
low-cost, high impact strategies through a safety and equity lens for Complete Street. The principal safety issues addressed are speeding, pedestrian crashes, as well as visibility issues, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. This docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0720 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Acceptance of the Committee report and passage of docket number 1133
Official motion wording
acceptance of the Committee report and passage of docket number 1133
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 1:18:35.
Agenda item 1133 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Waive the maximum age requirement for Alex J. Rodriguez to become a police officer
How they voted — Waive the maximum age requirement for Alex J. Rodriguez to become a police officer
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 1:36:04.
Agenda item 1278 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Dilking, Kalada Zapata, Louis-Jen Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Dilking, Kalada Zapata, Louis-Jen, Orell
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — motion to reconsider vote on docket number 1279
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 4:43:15.
Agenda item 1278 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — motion to reconsider vote on docket number 1280
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 4:43:30.
Agenda item 1278 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension and passage of docket number 1279
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 1:38:13.
Agenda item 0179 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Kalada Zapata, Louis-Jern Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Durkin [docket repaired from transcript: 1279 -> 0179]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket number 1280
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 1:41:34.
Agenda item 1280 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapata, Dirkin, Leuzean
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To substitute docket number 1283 with minor language tweaks
Official motion wording
to substitute docket number 1283 with minor language tweaks
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 2:09:55.
Agenda item 1283 · background & details
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Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1287
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 2:38:22.
Agenda item 1287 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution urging a state and city partnership to build housing for young adults, including those aging out…
Official motion wording
Resolution urging a state and city partnership to build housing for young adults, including those aging out of DECON, out of DCF on community college campuses in Boston
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 3:10:25.
Agenda item 1290 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1291
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 3:15:50.
Agenda item 1291 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1292
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 3:19:45.
Agenda item 1292 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Expansion of the rules and adoption of docket number 1295
Official motion wording
expansion of the rules and adoption of docket number 1295
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 3:40:16.
Agenda item 1295 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution to declare July as Cabo Verdean Heritage Month
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 3:57:56.
Agenda item 1298 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caledis Abada, Deakin, Kalada Zapata, Louis-Jen
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules in adoption of docket number 1299
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 4:03:14.
Agenda item 1299 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Louis Jean, Rural
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1-300
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 4:36:51.
Agenda item 1300 · background & details
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Motion to reconsider vote on docket number 1278
Official motion wording
motion to reconsider vote on docket number 1278
How they voted — motion to reconsider vote on docket number 1278
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 4:42:36.
Agenda item 1277 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — motion to reconsider vote on docket number 1277
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 4:42:40.
Agenda item 1277 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Public Works, and the Transportation Department, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection… — passed
Official motion wording
Public Works, and the Transportation Department, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell,
How they voted — Public Works, and the Transportation Department, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell,
this document is passed Verified · official minutes
Yes (7): Tania Fernandes Anderson, John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Erin Murphy, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0828 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta Zapata, Durkin, Louis-Jen, Rueba Clerk corrected the result live: first announced 'I'll oppose', corrected to 'this document is passed'.
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How they voted — passage of docket number 0-830
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0828 · background & details
Outcome text is the clerk's instruction to conduct a roll call vote, implying the motion has passed. [docket repaired from transcript: 0830 -> 0828]
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Installation, traffic signal equipment and equipment functionally related to, and components of… — passed
Official motion wording
installation, traffic signal equipment and equipment functionally related to, and components of the foregoing, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell,
How they voted — installation, traffic signal equipment and equipment functionally related to, and components of the foregoing, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell,
The ayes have it. These matters have passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0830 · background & details
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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 5:07:17.
Agenda item 0830 · background & details
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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 5:14:21.
Agenda item 0830 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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