Boston Boston City Council Meeting (2026-04-15)
April 15, 2026 — council, 3h 31m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the April 8, 2026 City Council Meeting.
How they voted
the ayes have it the minutes of April 8th meeting are approved Verified · official minutes
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but not limited to, speeding and aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving and occupant protection, as well as traffic safety equipment. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 0795 has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0795 · background & details
Motion by Henry Santana
Mover: Santana (per official minutes).
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passage of docket 0755
How they voted
Yes, 12 votes in the affirmative Unverified
Agenda item 0755 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Callette, Callette Zapata, Collette Zapata, Dirken Roll call vote initiated at 4123s [docket repaired from transcript: 493 -> 0755]
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LifeProof boat, the replacement of engines on the 31' Safeboat and 38' Safeboat, and finally, the re-collaring of the Kvichak patrol boat, and ice rescue training, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
all in favour say aye Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0320 · background & details
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Safety & Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund increasing BPD's ability to detect, identify, track and monitor unmanned aircraft systems within the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
All in favour say aye? Aye. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0759 · background & details
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Passage of docket 0763
How they voted
Roll call vote on docket 0-763 Unverified
Yes: Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper
Agenda item 0770 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Caledis-Aparter, Calpeper, Cladette, Deakin [docket repaired from transcript: 499 -> 0770]
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camera footage from the Boston Police Department. Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 0815 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0815 · background & details
Motion by Miniard Culpepper, seconded by Sharon Durkan
Mover: Culpepper, seconder: Durkan (per official minutes).
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0814 WITHDRAWN 0816 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to mopeds and e-bikes in Boston. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 0816 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0816 · background & details
Motion by Edward Flynn
Mover: Flynn (per official minutes).
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0817 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to the City of Boston's insurance and liability coverage. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket 0817 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0817 · background & details
Motion by Edward Flynn
Mover: Flynn (per official minutes).
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Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution in support of upholding the democratic principle of no taxation without representation. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes: Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, John FitzGerald, Edward Flynn, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0818 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Dirkin, Louis-Jen, Mejian, Perpen Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution in support of administrative transparency, equitable student and community representation, and freedom of speech in higher education. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Culpepper, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 0819 has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0819 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket 0 820 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0820 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Calletta Zapata, Deer, Dirkyn Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 0821
How they voted
All in favour say aye Unverified
Yes: Miniard Culpepper, Sharon Durkan, John FitzGerald
Agenda item 0821 · background & details
Motion by Edward Flynn, seconded by Erin Murphy
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayden, Caledis Abada, Deer
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Telecommunicators Week. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and Santana, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
All in favour say aye? Aye. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0822 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell, seconded by Edward Flynn
Mover: Worrell, seconder: Flynn (per official minutes).
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Councilors Mejia and Worrell as original co-sponsors. Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor
How they voted
12 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0824 · background & details
Motion by Miniard Culpepper, seconded by Sharon Durkan
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Calpeper, Clarendon, Dirkin Mover: Culpepper, seconder: Durkan (per official minutes).
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Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution opposing the proposed $1,000 cap on MassHealth adult dental benefits. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket 0-825 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0825 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Caleta, Clareden, Leuze, Mejah, Mejian, Pan, Perpen, Rural, Santa Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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passage of personnel orders
How they voted
The ayes have it. Personnel orders have been passed. Unverified
Agenda item 0026 · background & details
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behalf of the Boston Public Schools, from the Committee on Ways and Means. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Weber,
How they voted — behalf of the Boston Public Schools, from the Committee on Ways and Means. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Weber,
12 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes: Miniard Culpepper, Sharon Durkan, Edward Flynn, Erin Murphy, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0570 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayden, Deer, Fitz-Sherrell, Leuze, Mehae, Perpen, Rueber, Rural, Santa [docket repaired from transcript: 376 -> 0570] Mover: Weber (per official minutes).
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How they voted — passage of docket 0-571
Yes, 12 votes in the affirmative Unverified
Agenda item 0570 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
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How they voted — late-file personnel orders
The ayes have it. These late-file personnel orders have passed. Unverified
Yes: Liz Breadon, Sharon Durkan, Edward Flynn
Agenda item 0570 · background & details
Motion by Liz Breadon
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Calpeper, Collette Zapata, Fitch Gerald [docket repaired from transcript: 376 -> 0570]
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How they voted — approval of the various matters contained within the consent agenda
The consent agenda has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 0570 · background & details
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Transcript
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