Boston City Council
October 29, 2025 — council, 3h 16m. 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 October 22, 2025 City Council Meeting
Official motion wording
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the October 22, 2025 City Council Meeting.
How they voted
The ayes have at the minutes of the October 22nd meeting are approved. Verified · official minutes
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket number 1924
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 31:36.
Agenda item 1924 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caledazada, Caledda Zapada, Dirkin Roll call vote; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caledazada Zapada, Dirkin
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 26 in the amount of $977,749 for the Boston School Department
Official motion wording
supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 26 in the amount of $977,749 for the Boston School Department
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 31:49.
Agenda item 1925 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket number 1928
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 34:00.
Agenda item 1928 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket number 0145 in a new draft
Official motion wording
acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket number 0145 in a new draft
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 57:59.
Agenda item 0045 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta Zapata, Durkin, Flint, L, Lujan, O'O, Pen, Perpen Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta Zapata, Durkin, Kaleza, Lujan, Perpen Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta Zapata, Durkin, Lujan [docket repaired from transcript: 101 -> 0045]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket number 1697
Official motion wording
acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket number 1697
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 1:19:44.
Agenda item 1697 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1934
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1934
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 2:26:21.
Agenda item 1934 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 1935
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 2:37:58.
Agenda item 1935 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
To Fully Fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata… — passed
Official motion wording
to Fully Fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata, Louijeune, and Durkan, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — to Fully Fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata, Louijeune, and Durkan, the rules were suspended;
The ayes have it. This docket has, these personnel orders have passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0102 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — suspension of the rules and adoption of this late file resolution
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 2:59:51.
Agenda item 0102 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
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 3:09:30.
Agenda item 0102 · background & details
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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 3:16:31.
Agenda item 0102 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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