Boston Boston City Council Meeting (2026-08-26)
August 26, 2026 — council, 3h 0m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the August 5, 2026 City Council Meeting.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The minutes of the August 5th meeting are approved. Verified · official minutes
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to accept an expended amount of $40,000 in a form of a grant awarded by Frank R. and Elizabeth Simone Foundation, Inc. to be administered by the Police Department
How they voted
Ten votes in the affirmative Unverified
Agenda item 1589 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Calletta Zapata
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Passage of docket 1597
How they voted
Number 1597 has received nine votes in the affirmative Unverified
Agenda item 1597 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Calletta Zapata
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Passage of docket 1235 in a new draft
How they voted
Talking number 1-2-3-5 has received 9 votes in the affirmative Unverified
Agenda item 1598 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Breeden, Callepper, Calletta Zapata, Fisgerald, Lujan [docket repaired from transcript: 1235 -> 1598]
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passage of docket 1402
How they voted
Yes, number 1402 has received 10 votes in the affirmative Unverified
Agenda item 1402 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayden, Calepa, Calladipa, Coulpeper, Dirkin, Fisgerald Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Breeden, Caleper, Calletta Zapata, Deerkin
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acceptance of the Committee Report and Passage of Docket 1403
How they voted
The ayes have it Unverified
Agenda item 1403 · background & details
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Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1605
How they voted
Docket 1605 is passed. Unverified
Agenda item 1605 · background & details
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suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1607
How they voted
Docket 1607 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 1607 · background & details
Motion by John FitzGerald, seconded by Erin Murphy
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suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1608
How they voted
docket 1608 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 1608 · background & details
Motion by Liz Breadon
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Resolution celebrating National Hotel Employee Day
How they voted
Docket 1609 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 1609 · background & details
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to adopt docket 1610 in an amended version
How they voted
Docket 1610 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 1610 · background & details
Motion by Edward Flynn, seconded by Miniard Culpepper
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Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén and Santana offered the following: Resolution in support of Head Start and Early Head Start and the importance of their programs in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Culpepper, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket 1612 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 1612 · background & details
Motion by Henry Santana
Mover: Santana (per official minutes).
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Resolution recognising quality owns for humankind
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 1613 has been adopted. Unverified
Agenda item 1613 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
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suspension of the rules and adoption of Docket 1614
How they voted
Docket 1614 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 1614 · background & details
Motion by Miniard Culpepper, seconded by John FitzGerald
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suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1615
How they voted
Docket 1615 has been adopted Unverified
Agenda item 1615 · background & details
Motion by Edward Flynn
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incorrect ballots distributed during Early Voting in Boston and maintaining state receivership of Boston Election Department through the 2028 election. Coletta Zapata in the chair. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Motion fails (2-7 per official minutes) Verified · official minutes
Yes: Edward Flynn
No: Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, Sharon Durkan, John FitzGerald
Agenda item 1616 · background & details
Motion by Erin Murphy
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Calpeper Mover: Murphy (per official minutes).
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substitute filing for docket 1617
How they voted
The ayes have it. Thank you. Docket 1617 has been adopted. Unverified
Agenda item 1617 · background & details
Motion by Miniard Culpepper
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housing stabilization response system for Boston residents who involuntarily lose work authorization due to federal changes in immigration policy, from the Committee on Housing and Community Development. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Pepén,
How they voted — housing stabilization response system for Boston residents who involuntarily lose work authorization due to federal changes in immigration policy, from the Committee on Housing and Community Development. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Pepén,
Docket 1552 has passed Verified · official minutes
Yes: Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, John FitzGerald, Edward Flynn, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana
Agenda item 1552 · background & details
Motion by Enrique Pepén, seconded by Liz Breadon
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Caledis Abada, Dirkin, Lugène, Orell, Perpen Roll call vote; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Caledis Abada Mover: Pepén, seconder: Breadon (per official minutes).
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How they voted — late files
The personnel orders have passed. Unverified
Agenda item 1552 · background & details
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How they voted — Approval of Constable bonds
The ayes have it Unverified
Agenda item 1552 · background & details
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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
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Transcript
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How vote data stays honest
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