Boston Boston City Council Meeting (2026-05-13)
May 13, 2026 — council, 3h 39m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
motion to adjourn the meeting
How they voted
Motion fails Unverified
Motion by Edward Flynn
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the May 6, 2026 City Council Meeting.
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
the Office of Arts & Culture. The grant would fund innovative arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programming that enhances the quality of life in our city. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
12 votes in the affirmative and one not present Verified · official minutes
Yes: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Miniard Culpepper, Sharon Durkan, John FitzGerald, Edward Flynn, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0971 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Breeden, Luugent, Orell, Perpen, Prater Roll call vote requested Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Breeden, Prater
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
funds from development project located at 35-75 Morrissey Boulevard to BPDA Community Benefits Fund which will be given via MOA to OEOI for use in the Commercial Acquisition Assistance Program (CAAP). On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
This docket 0972 had 12 votes in the affirmative and one non-present Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0972 · background & details
Motion by Sharon Durkan
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayden, Dirkin Mover: Durkan (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
aged 60 and older, with the overarching goal of promoting health, reducing hunger and food insecurity, and supporting the ability of older individuals to remain independent and in their communities. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
12 votes in the affirmative and one vote not present Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0973 · background & details
Motion by Erin Murphy
Mover: Murphy (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
services for victims in Jamaica Plain and East Boston, as well as for Spanish-speaking victims citywide and also supporting overtime for all Civilian Domestic Violence Advocates citywide. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — services for victims in Jamaica Plain and East Boston, as well as for Spanish-speaking victims citywide and also supporting overtime for all Civilian Domestic Violence Advocates citywide. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended;
passed Verified · official minutes
Yes: Liz Breadon, Sharon Durkan, John FitzGerald, Edward Flynn, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0974 · background & details
Motion by Henry Santana
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Calpeper, Deer, Louis-Henne, Whorell Mover: Santana (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0975
aye Unverified
Yes: Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, Sharon Durkan, John FitzGerald, Edward Flynn
Agenda item 0974 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 0975 -> 0974]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Outdoor Water Use Efficiency Improvements program in distributing rain barrels and engage with the public on the importance of drought management. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 0980 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0980 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund efforts to work in partnership with local adult education programs to identify and develop career pathway opportunities for adult learners. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket 0981 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0981 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
a grant, Roche - Kids 360 Grant, awarded by Kids 360 Charity to be administered by the Boston Centers for Youth & Families. The grant would fund the youth programs at the Roche Community Center. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket 0982 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0982 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Police Department for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
12 votes in the affirmative and one non-president Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0909 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: President
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around sick time buyback at retirement, ), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
12 votes in the affirmative and one not present Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0910 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Clareden, Coletta Zappa, Deer
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS-SO), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted — the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS-SO), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
Twelve votes in the affirmative and one not present Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0911 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — passage of Docket 0-912
12 votes in the affirmative and one not present Unverified
Agenda item 0911 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 0912 -> 0911]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of Docket 0-103
How they voted
12 votes in the affirmative and one not present Unverified
Agenda item 1003 · background & details
Motion by Edward Flynn
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Cardpeper Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Lujian, Pepan, Rural
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1004
How they voted
Docket 1004 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 1004 · background & details
Motion by Edward Flynn
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1006
How they voted
12 votes in the affirmative Unverified
Agenda item 1006 · background & details
Motion by Henry Santana, seconded by Edward Flynn
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayden, Deer, Deerkin Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayden, Caledepa, Deer, Deerkin
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Opposing federal and state legislation that would censor and restrict life-saving online resources for LGBTQIA2S-plus communities and other marginalized groups
How they voted
Docket number 1007 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 1007 · background & details
Motion by Henry Santana, seconded by Julia Mejia
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution recognising May as Haitian Heritage Month and May 18th as Haitian Flag Day
How they voted
Aye? All opposed say nay. Thank you. The docket 1008 has been adopted. Unverified
Agenda item 1008 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of Docket 1009
How they voted — Suspension of the rules and adoption of Docket 1009
Docket 1009 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 1009 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Calpeper, Claret Zapata, Deakin
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — passage of the personnel order
The ayes have it. The personnel order has passed. Unverified
Agenda item 1009 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 1.01 -> 1009]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
passage of docket 0623
How they voted
Docket 0623 has passed Unverified
Agenda item 0623 · background & details
Motion by Edward Flynn
[docket repaired from transcript: 403 -> 0623]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
to bring docket 0307 to the floor
How they voted
So we will take a roll call vote Unverified
Agenda item 0307 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: -> 0307]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Consent Agenda containing the following items — severally adopted
How they voted
The consent agenda has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
The full transcript, word-for-word as spoken. Speakers appear in order until speaker labeling is complete.
How vote data stays honest
In these records, votes are extracted from the clerk’s roll call in the public recording. Before final publication, they are cross-checked against the city’s official minutes. Corrections are published openly.
This meeting was transcribed with automated speech-to-text. Names and figures should be checked against the official minutes before quoting.