- Matters sponsored
- 545
- Passed or adopted
- 454
- Kinds of matter
- 6
Represents District 9.
Sponsored (545)
Emergency resolution calling for immediate relief for businesses devastated by the six-alarm fire at the historic Edison Building in Nubian Square.
Resolution recognizing October 1, 2026, as Nigerian Independence Day.
Resolution in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Boston Harbor Coastal Storm Risk Management Comprehensive System Plan and the City of Boston's application for federal authorization.
Resolution in support of H.1544 / S.998: An Act to Guarantee a Tenant's First Right of Refusal.
Resolution in support of Question 6 to create a natural resource conservation fund.
Resolution celebrating the 103rd Anniversary of the Declaration of Republic of Türkiye and the 31st Annual Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival.
Resolution recognizing Tu Hispanidad Flag Day.
Resolution recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Resolution recognizing October as Pedestrian Safety Month in the City of Boston.
Resolution in support of Governor Healey's proposal to temporarily suspend the state gas tax.
Resolution supporting Boston Medical Center Resident Physicians and their efforts to secure a fair contract.
Resolution in support of reviving the Codman Square Merchants Association.
Resolution honoring Dolly Parton and naming September 25, 2026 as "9 to 5 Day" in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing October as Italian American Heritage Month.
Resolution to honor those killed in the Cape Verde bus crash and to support victims' families.
Resolution declaring September 18th as Ben Swan Day in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing April 22 as "Yhinny Matos Day" in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing September 12, 2026, as Black Joy Day in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing Latino Heritage Month in the City of Boston from September 15 to October 15.
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Melvin Casseus.
Resolution calling upon the Administration to honor its commitments to The People's Academy Inc. and ensure transparency and equity in the City's treatment of a Roxbury-based workforce development organization.
Resolution in support of H.1405 / S.860: An Act Establishing Medicare for All in Massachusetts.
Resolution in support of mail-in voting.
Resolution condemning the United States Postal Service's proposal to permanently close the Allston Post Office branch.
Resolution denouncing hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander Community.
Resolution recognizing October 26, 2026 as Intersex Awareness Day.
Resolution recognizing September 23, 2026 as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bi+ Visibility Day.
Resolution in support of workers at Encore Boston Harbor.
Resolution in support of H.R. 1725 Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025.
Resolution recognizing the 115th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Flag Raising for Taiwan Day.
Resolution endorsing a financial literacy graduation requirement for Boston Public Schools.
Resolution recognizing September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in Boston.
Resolution declaring August 22nd as Elizabeth Freeman Day in the City of Boston.
Resolution in recognition of the City of Chelsea's All-America City Award.
Resolution in support of a South End Alleyways Working Group.
Resolution recognizing Quality Homes for Humankind.
Resolution in support of Head Start and Early Head Start and the importance of their programs in the City of Boston.
Resolution in support of a deadly weapons collection program in the City of Boston.
Resolution celebrating National Hotel Employee Day.
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to speed humps installed as part of the "Safety Surge" initiative.
Resolution calling for robust infrastructure solutions to protect the Charles River and other local waterways from combined sewer overflows.
Resolution recognizing September as National Recovery Month.
Emergency resolution urging the City of Boston to oppose the leasing of parking spaces to ICE in Boston. On motion of Councilors Pepén and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Resolution recognizing National Health Center Week and honoring Boston's community health centers. Councilor Breadon in the chair. On motion of Councilor Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors FitzGerald and Flynn as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Murphy, FitzGerald, and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Resolution recognizing August 16, 2026 as Dominican Cultural Day. On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Santana and Pepén as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Santana, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing the importance of Teen Dating Violence awareness. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Resolution recognizing National Farmers Market Week. Councilor Culpepper in the chair. On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Resolution recognizing August 6 as Jamaica Independence Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Resolution recognizing the month of July as Disability Pride Month.
Resolution declaring July 1, 2026, as "Jaylen Brown Day" in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing the Roxbury Neighborhood Council.
Resolution urging improved response to noise complaints and enforcement of Boston's noise control laws.
Resolution declaring July 26, 2026, as "BarberTime Day" in the City of Boston.
Resolution celebrating the retirement of Eddy Chrispin.
Resolution in support of nurses at Boston Medical Center.
Resolution in support of H. 4358 and S. 2662 on consumer protections for wheelchair users.
Resolution in support of bills S.2344 and H.3754, an Act Relative to Traffic Regulation Using Road Safety Cameras.
Resolution celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Day on July 15, 2026 in the City of Boston.
Resolution recommitting the City of Boston to Vision Zero 2030.
Resolution in support of declaring July 11th as MADMOMS Day in the City of Boston.
Resolution of unequivocal denouncement against any violence, assault, or harassment towards Boston Police Officers, our dedicated first responders, and city officials.
Resolution calling for an immediate briefing on Boston's summer safety plan and a collaborative review to strengthen public safety.
Resolution in support of a fair contract for MAB Community Services' group home direct support staff.
Resolution in support of Senate Bill 3112, "An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Opt-in to a Temporary Pilot to Extend the Hours of Liquor Licenses and to Allow for Public Consumption in Designated Districts in Summer 2026."
Resolution denouncing the United States Supreme Court's decision allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals and affirming Boston's support for TPS holders.
Resolution calling on Boston Public Schools to fully partner with the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program.
Resolution in support of continuing the work and funding of the Boston Reparations Task Force.
Resolution to support recently laid-off Boston Public Schools (BPS) employees and prioritize their reemployment opportunities.
Resolution in recognition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month in the City of Boston.
Resolution in support of H.4554 "An Act to Improve Sickle Cell Care."
Resolution in support of Boston Public Schools building a long-term plan for multilingual learners.
Resolution recognizing Boston Medical Center's Thirtieth Anniversary.
Resolution calling for long-term and sustainable public investment in school-year youth jobs.
Resolution in support of Bill S. 1247 An Act criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator.
Resolution in support of a proposed local option for rent stabilization, housing affordability, and tenant stability.
Resolution recognizing June as Men's Health Awareness Month in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing Caribbean American Heritage Month in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing Juneteenth in the City of Boston.
Resolution to receive quarterly revenue reports from the Finance Cabinet.
Resolution affirming the City of Boston's commitment to green infrastructure.
Resolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Month.
Resolution in support of 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and increasing the COLA base for retirees in the Boston Retirement System.
Resolution recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Boston Debate League.
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding new City positions created since January 15, 2025.
Resolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring our Gold Star Families and those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country.
Resolution recognizing June 2026 as Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing May as Bike Month.
Resolution recognizing National Emergency Medical Services Week 2026.
Petition for a Special Law re: An Age Waiver for the Maximum Age Requirement for Jorge Enriquez to Join the Boston Police Department.
Resolution in support of the Ride Safe Act. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Resolution recognizing May as Haitian Heritage Month and May 18 as Haitian Flag Day. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution opposing federal and state legislation that would censor or restrict lifesaving online resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and other marginalized groups. On motion of Councilors Santana and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing the contributions of African American Military Veterans and African American Military Heritage Day. On motion of Councilors Santana and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Resolution recognizing May as National Preservation Month in the Landmarks Commission's 50th year.
Resolution calling on Boston Public Schools to join the nationwide social media litigation seeking accountability for youth mental health impacts.
Resolution in support of the establishment of a committee to maintain and attract young adults to Boston.
Resolution in support of recognizing May 11th as George Greenidge Day in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing May as Asthma Awareness Month in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing May 1st, 2026 as Dr. Jean McGuire Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Culpepper as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Mejia and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune).
Resolution in support of United States Postal Service reestablishing a post office location in Allston.
Resolution in support of safeguarding state and federal funding allocated for transportation and streets projects.
Resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. On motion of Councilors Weber and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing National Nurses Month and National Nurses Week. On motion of Councilors Mejia and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune).
Resolution calling for an independent investigation into the in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny at the Suffolk County House of Correction.
Resolution in support of establishing a university small business technical assistance partnership in the City of Boston.
Resolution in support of nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Worrell as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Durkan and Worrell the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune).
Resolution affirming the City of Boston's opposition to the use of Charlestown for Everett Stadium event parking.
Resolution recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Murphy as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Mejia and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune).
Resolution declaring "Polish Constitution Day" in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Murphy as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Flynn and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune).
Resolution opposing the proposed $1,000 cap on MassHealth adult dental benefits.
Resolution in support of renaming Ruggles Station to honor a figure reflective of Boston's values.
Resolution recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Resolution recognizing National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.
Resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Resolution in support of administrative transparency, equitable student and community representation, and freedom of speech in higher education.
Resolution in support of upholding the democratic principle of no taxation without representation.
Resolution to protect SNAP and in support of Department of Transitional Assistance workers.
Resolution recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month.
Resolution recognizing April 13th, 2026 as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement.
Resolution in support of renaming the West Broadway Community Garden in honor of Kimberly Parker.
Resolution recognizing the independence of The Republic Of Senegal and the raising of the Senegal Flag at Boston City Hall.
Resolution recognizing April as Fair Housing Month.
Resolution declaring April 2, 2026 "Cardi B Day" in the City of Boston.
Resolution demanding that the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement does not staff vacant TSA positions at Boston Logan International Airport.
Resolution in support of the "DHS Use of Force Transparency Act."
Resolution recognizing March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility.
Resolution in support of H.4683, "An Act Relative to Teacher Preparation and Student Literacy."
Resolution recognizing Crossing Guard Appreciation Day.
Resolution recognizing the 40th Anniversary and naming March 18, 2026, "Boston Groundwater Trust Day" in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing March 18, 2026 as "Transit Driver Appreciation Day" in the City of Boston.
Resolution in support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
Resolution in support of the SPARK Act to expand opportunities for minority entrepreneurship.
Resolution recognizing March 5th as Crispus Attucks Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Flynn, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell),
Resolution in support of the MBTA including sidewalk snow clearance in its upcoming commuter rail operator contract. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution expressing support for active duty service members and their families. 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; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell),
Resolution in support of ending health disparities impacting the Black community in Boston. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and Worrell as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Santana, Culpepper, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell),
Resolution declaring March 17, 2026 as "Boston Fleet Olympic Medalist Day" in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell),
Resolution recognizing March 8, 2026 as International Women's Day. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted
Resolution recognizing the work of Public Works employees during recent snow storm emergencies. On motion of Councilor Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Durkan and Culpepper as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Pepén, Durkan and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of the seven nights per week "Residential Parking Only" in South Boston.
Resolution in support of an initiative to create a U.S. commemorative stamp series in honor of African American Veterans.
Resolution in support of H.D. 5608, "An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment," (The PROTECT Act).
Resolution in recognition of the Independence of Ghana on March 6, 1957.
Resolution urging continued funding of the MBTA's Fare-Free Bus Program.
Resolution recognizing March as National Social Work Month.
Resolution recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing March 2nd as Read Across America Day.
Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Fire Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Firefighters for Richard Scimeca.
Resolution recognizing the 27th of February as Dominican Independence Day.
Resolution declaring February 17, 2026 as Jesse Jackson Day in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing Women's History Month and reaffirming Boston's commitment to women's rights.
Resolution to embrace and extend heartfelt wishes to the beloved Muslim community in Boston, Massachusetts, throughout the United States, and across the globe, invoking blessings upon them as they embark upon the sacred journey of Ramadan, a month revered for its rituals of prayer, fasting, charity, and deep reflection.
Resolution recognizing Irish-American Heritage Month.
Resolution supporting U.S. Discharge Petition No. 15 to advance federal legislation providing Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.
Resolution in support of establishing a crossing guards corps at Trotter Elementary School.
Resolution recognizing the avoidable tragic death of Carvell Curry and urging the City and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to adopt compassionate cold-weather emergency shelter policies.
Resolution in support of reopening the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library and recognizing the contributions and efforts of Marleen Nienhuis to Improving the South End Branch Library.
Resolution denouncing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.
Resolution recognizing National Wear Red Day and raising awareness about women's heart health.
Resolution recognizing the achievements of Black Veterans.
Resolution recognizing National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Resolution in support of establishing a District 7 White Stadium Task Force.
Resolution declaring "New England Patriots Day" in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Resolution celebrating Lunar New Year.
Resolution recognizing Black History Month in Boston.
Resolution urging support for the 2026 ballot question on rent stabilization to protect tenants in Massachusetts.
Resolution in support of more transparency and community engagement with respect to extending the temporary designation status of and investments in the Parcel P-3 and Madison Park Project.
Resolution denouncing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution rededicating the Gabriel Francis Piemonte Room. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution rededicating the Thomas Irving Atkins Room. Councilor Worrell in the chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive decision-making in Boston Public Schools in closure and reconfiguration decisions. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Durkan, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Resolution in support of demanding updated cost estimates for the White Stadium project. Councilor Louijeune in the chair. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Murphy, and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Resolution in support of expanding prevention and public awareness campaigns related to drink spiking in the City of Boston.
Resolution in support of establishing a Chinese American Veterans Memorial on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Resolution recognizing November 27, 2025 as "National Day of Mourning" in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Weber and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of S. 1247 An Act criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to One Joslin Place. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Resolution recognizing November 30th as Barbados Independence Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Matthew Cummings. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Resolution recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, 2025. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Breadon, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution urging the City of Boston to certify with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the National Flood Insurance Program Community Ranking System (CRS).
A Resolution Condemning the Trump Administration's Failure 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.
Resolution recognizing October as Pedestrian Safety Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Pepén and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Worrell as an original co-sponsor.
Resolution recognizing November 2025 as Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Awareness Month. On motion of Councilors Santana and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor.
Resolution in support of access to gender-affirming care in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing the "Hope Out of Darkness" art installation commemorating 170 years since Solomon Northup's visit to Boston.
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Jose Reyes. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Murphy).
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Ryan Cazeau. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Resolution recognizing October 26, 2025 as Intersex Awareness Day.
Resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Councilor Worrell in the chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Mejia and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. Councilor Louijeune in the chair.
Resolution recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Durkan, Pepén).
Resolution supporting Boston's police officers and first responders and condemning violence against those who serve. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10; (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Durkan, Pepén).
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Edny Joseph. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell); not present 1 (Durkan).
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Tianna Taylor-Roseney. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell); not present 1 (Durkan).
Resolution in support of an East Boston Cultural District designation. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Domingos Rosa. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell); not present 1 (Durkan).
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Elijah Osborne. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell); not present 1 (Durkan).
Resolution recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Murphy as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Louijeune and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11; (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell); not present 1 (Durkan).
Ordinance amending the City of Boston Code Chapter X Section 10, University Accountability. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed.
Resolution in support of prioritizing a recovery campus for the City of Boston. Councilor Louijeune in the chair. Councilor Flynn moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy, and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, and Worrell).
Resolution celebrating the 102nd anniversary of the declaration of the Republic of Türki̇ye and the 30th Annual Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival. Councilor Worrell in the chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing October as Italian American Heritage Month. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing October 1, 2025 as Nigerian Independence Day. Councilor Breadon in the chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Home Rule Petition for a Special Law Re: an Act Relative to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Luisa Fernandes. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 10 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber); not present 1 (Mejia); absent 1 (Worrell).
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Fire Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Firefighters for Stylianos Katikakis. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 9 (Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 3 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Worrell).
Resolution recognizing September as Baby Safety Month to promote infant safety and injury prevention in Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing September 23, 2025 as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bi+ Visibility Day. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing Latino Heritage Month in the City of Boston from September 15 to October 15. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Pepén and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Murphy).
Resolution in support of fostering distraction-free learning environments and supporting student mental health in Boston Public Schools by establishing a District-wide "Bell-to-Bell" policy to support limited use of mobile phones and personal devices. On motion of Councilors Santana and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepén as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Santana, Weber and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution calling for reconsideration of the Boston School Committee nomination process and affirming the need for greater City Council involvement. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 9 (Breadon, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (FitzGerald), present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Resolution recognizing August as National Black Business Month. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution standing in solidarity with UNITE HERE Local 26 food and beverage workers at Fenway Park. On motion of Councilor Durkan and FitzGerald the rules were suspended; the resolution was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Resolution recognizing September as National Recovery Month. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of strengthening and protecting Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Councilor Worrell in the chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Breadon as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Worrell and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Flynn, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Pepén).
Resolution condemning the Trump Administration's attack on climate protections. Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to substitute language. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Durkan and Weber as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata, Durkan and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Flynn, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Pepen).
Resolution in support of SMFA Professors of the Practice at Tufts University pursuing a fair and just contract. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing August 15, 2025, as Dominican Cultural Day in the City of Boston. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Flynn, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Pepen).
Emergency resolution calling on the Healey Administration to protect access to life-saving GLP-1 medication and establish a taskforce of experts. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, not present 1 (Worrell).
A Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Angela C. Depina. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12.
Resolution in support of bringing a WNBA franchise to Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Durkan and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Durkan and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Day on July 23, 2025 in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution concerning the labor dispute between Teamsters and Republic Services. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution in support of S.2368 and H.3662, "An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions." On motion of Councilors Breadon and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Breadon, Santana and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution recognizing the achievements of Miguel Rosales and naming July 9, 2025 “Miguel Rosales Day” in The City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, not present 1 (Coletta Zapata). Later in session, Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed. The resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution recognizing June as Homeownership Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).
Resolution to recognize and to celebrate the independence of Cabo Verde and to declare July as Cabo Verdean Heritage Month. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).
Resolution calling for a Black Economic Development Plan and Equity-backed Budget Framework to close Boston's racial wealth gap. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 1 (Flynn), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Weber). Later in session, Councilor Flynn moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed. The resolution was adopted, yeas 11, not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Weber).
Resolution urging a State and City partnership to build housing for young adults, including those aging out of DCF on community college campuses in Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing The First Edition of The District 7 Workbook. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was not adopted; yeas 4 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia, Santana, Louijeune), nays 2 (FitzGerald, Flynn), present 1 (Weber), not present 6.
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Angel G. Rivera. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 10, not present 3 (Durkan, Murphy, Santana). Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed. The petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Murphy).
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Alex J. Rodriguez. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Santana). Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed. The petition was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).
Resolution recognizing Juneteenth in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the Resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of home care workers bargaining for a fair contract. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Durkan and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing June as Men's Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Pepén and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Pepén, Worrell and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission to study and address Downtown Office Vacancies and City Revenue. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, present 1 (Durkan).
Resolution denouncing the renaming of US Navy Ship Harvey Milk and other US Navy Ships named after important Civil Rights Advocates. On motion of Councilors Flynn and FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Flynn, FitzGerald and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement For Police Officers for Rodney Alcindor. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed.
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Constantinos Papadopoulos of West Roxbury. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed.
Petition for a Special Law RE: An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jose Ortiz. The rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13.
Resolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring our Gold Star Families and those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in recognition of Boston Emergency Medical Services and in celebration of EMS Week. On motion of Councilor Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing June 2025 as Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Breadon and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution to formally support the Roxbury District Improvement Financing (DIF) to be utilized in District Seven. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution were adopted.
Petition for a Special Law RE: An act relative to the Disability Pension for Patricia M. Lampron administered by the Boston Retirement Board. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Murphy as original co-sponsors. The rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13.
Resolution urging the federal government not to cut life-saving cancer research in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Santana and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Ordinance Codifying the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Councilor Coletta Zapata moved for substitution of language. Motion prevailed. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Coletta Zapata, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Coletta Zapata and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the Ordinance was passed.
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Stratford and Kenneth streets in West Roxbury in recognition of Thomas Roddy. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Stratford and Kenneth streets in West Roxbury in recognition of William Roddy. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing May as Haitian Heritage Month and May 18 as Haitian Flag Day. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution designating a Citizen Square at the Intersection of Faywood Avenue and Crestway Road in East Boston in Recognition of Rocco Telese.
Resolution recognizing May as Small Business Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Weber and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Weber and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing May 6, 2025 as World Asthma Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepen as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata, Weber and Pepen, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution declaring May 7, 2025 "Latino Baseball League Wellness Day." On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of Adult Day Health Programs. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing National Nurses Week. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Murphy and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing June 2025 as Pride Month. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Breadon and Durkan as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution for a flag raising to celebrate Montserrat. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and in support of legislation to reclassify and protect 9-1-1 dispatchers. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. On motion of Councilors Weber and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Flynn and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of H.1347 "An Act to Improve Sickle Cell Care." On motion of Councilors Flynn and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Murphy as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Mejia and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of Bill SD.2808: an Act strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution declaring "Polish Constitution Day." On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of House Bill No. 148: an Act establishing a livable home modification grant program. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution supporting the Museum of African American History in Boston. Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Durkan and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Durkan and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution in Honor of Earth Day. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of H.3084, "An Act relative to Language Access and Inclusion." On motion of Councilors Mejia and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing National Library Week. Councilor Louijeune moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing April as National Financial Literacy Month. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Flynn and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training in high schools. On motion of Councilor Flynn Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Murphy and Worrell as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of Bill S.403, An Act Establishing a Special Commission to Review the Adequacy and Equity of the Massachusetts School Building Program. Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Breadon as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution designating March 16-22, 2025, as “Sunshine Week” in the City of Boston and supporting hybrid meeting access under the Open Meeting Law. On motion of Councilors Breadon and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Breadon, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility. On motion of Councilor Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Santana and Breadon as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Durkan, Santana and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution declaring March 12, 2025 as "School Social Worker Appreciation Day" in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Fernandes Anderson as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Louijeune and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution declaring Boston a sanctuary city for transgender persons and all members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn).
Resolution recognizing March 5th as Crispus Attucks Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution denouncing the rollback of temporary protected status for Haitian, Venezuelan, and other designated communities. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Coletta Zapata as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Mejia and Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution designating a Hero Square in Charlestown in recognition of Major General Joseph Warren. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was passed.
Resolution to support addressing the needs of the Cabo Verdean Americans in Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution to embrace and extend heartfelt wishes to the beloved Muslim community in Boston, Massachusetts, throughout the United States and across the globe, invoking blessings upon them as they embark upon the sacred journey of Ramadan, a month revered for its rituals of prayer, fasting, charity, and deep reflection. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Petition for a Special Law RE: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Jonathan Telfort. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12.
Petition for a Special Law RE: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Gissell Melo. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 1 (Pepén).
Resolution in support of immigrant's rights legislation, including the Safe Communities Act, the Immigrant Legal Defense Act, and the Dignity Not Deportations Act. On motion of Councilors Weber and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy).
Resolution recognizing March as Women's History Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Fernandes Anderson as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Mejia and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution condemning federal cuts to National Institutes of Health funding for Boston and Massachusetts. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Durkan, Breadon and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution denouncing cuts to personnel and service at the Department of Veteran Affairs. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution in support of Eve Griffin. On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Murphy and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 8 present 5 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Santana and Worrell).
Resolution recognizing February 27th, 2025 as Dominican Independence Day. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Pepen, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Pepen and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of prioritizing funding for the Boston Public Schools Parent Mentor Program operated by St. Stephen's Youth Programs. On motion of Councilors Santana and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Santana, Flynn and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution recognizing and celebrating Irish-American Heritage Month. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and Fitzgerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of the Mass General Brigham primary care physicians. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Durkan and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. On motion on Councilors Flynn and Mejia the rules were suspended, resolution was adopted.
Resolution supporting the full disbursement of unspent appropriations for participatory budgeting from fiscal years 2023 to 2025. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 8, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Breadon).
Resolution recognizing and encouraging the use of Boston Water and Sewer Commission's Lead Replacement Incentive Program. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of full funding for the Healthy Incentives Program. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of The Social Security Fairness Act. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution affirming core principles of the City of Boston payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) program involving tax-exempt institutions. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Coletta Zapata as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Breadon, Mejia, and Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy).
Resolution reaffirming The Trust Act. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Mejia, and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution recognizing November 28, 2024 as National Day of Mourning in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Weber and Louijuene, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution recognizing November 20, 2024 as the 25th Anniversary of Transgender Day of Remembrance in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Santana and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution Honoring Barbados' 58th Independence Day and Flag Raising. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of Tufts University's Cherish Chinatown Restaurant Challenge. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution celebrating Veterans Day and honoring those who served our country. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing November as Men's Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Murphy as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Pepén and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of H.R. 8560, the "End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024."
Resolution in support of S. 5210, Building Resources and Access for Veterans' Mental Health Engagement Act of 2024 or the “BRAVE Act of 2024."
Resolution recognizing the week of November 3 through 9, 2024 as Election Worker Appreciation Week and November 4, 2024 as Election Hero Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Weber and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Santana, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution standing in solidarity with UNITE HERE Local 26 Boston Hotel Workers. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata, Flynn, and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution recognizing October 26, 2024 as Intersex Awareness Day. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution celebrating the Declaration of Republic of Türkiye and the 29th Annual Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution standing in solidarity with pregnant patients and medical professionals in Texas. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, not present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia).
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Blue Hill Ave. and Quincy St. in recognition of Rinaldo L Sestito. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Order for a Summons for Joshua Balcunas, USPS Postmaster, to appear before the Committee on PILOT Agreements, Institutional & Governmental Relations. On motion of Councilors Breadon and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 11, nays 1 (Flynn), absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Resolution recognizing the contributions and legacy of Alberto Vasallo, Jr. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of holders of Temporary Protective Status (TPS). On motion of Councilors Mejia and Coletta Zapata, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Coletta Zapata, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, not present 1 (Murphy), absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Doumy Pamera of Jamaica Plain. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the petition of passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Resolution in support of the International Longshoremen's Association. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution declaring October 18, 2024 as Ryan Woods Day in the City of Boston. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta Zapata and Santana as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Coletta Zapata and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing September 29, 2024 as "Runway for Mom Day" in celebration of its 10th Anniversary.
Resolution recognizing September 26, 2024 as "Boston Women's Fund Day" in honor of its 40th Anniversary.
Resolution recognizing September 2024 as Kinship Awareness Month. Councilor Breadon in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Santana as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Louijuene, Mejia and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution supporting the renaming of the soccer field within Saunders Stadium in honor of Billy Baker. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, absent 1 (Worrell).
Resolution in support of a COLA base increase for City of Boston retirees. On motion of Councilors Weber and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Santana and Flynn the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, absent 1 (Worrell).
Resolution Recognizing October as Italian-American Heritage Month. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair.
Resolution recognizing Latino Heritage Month in the City of Boston from September 15 to October 15. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepén as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Santana and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing September 17-23 as National Constitutional Week in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing September as Baby Safety Month to promote infant safety and injury prevention in Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the rules were passed.
Resolution celebrating Amilcar Cabral and his contribution to the independence of Guinea and Cabo Verde. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Ordinance reforming the Boston Cultural Council. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended, the ordinance was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Resolution recognizing September 23, 2024 as Bisexuality Visibility Day. On motion of Councilors Santana and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon, and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing September 2024 as Suicide Awareness Month in Boston. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Mejia, and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing October 1, 2024, as Nigerian Independence Day. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age for Police Officers for Chris Glaropoulos. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Resolution recognizing September as Hunger Action Month and September 10, 2024 as Hunger Action Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Weber and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Coletta Zapata as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Pepén, and Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Pierre Charles Darius of Mattapan. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Jean E. Roseney. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13.
Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Adam Watt. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13.
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Keny Gateau. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13.
Resolution recognizing September as National Recovery Month. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution celebrating the life of Emmett Till and to recognize August 28th as Emmett Till Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of the New Madinah Community Development Project. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl prevention and awareness day on August 21, 2024. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing August 16, 2024 as Dominican Cultural Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Santana as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Pepén and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Maugelin Verdieu to join the Boston Police Department. On motion of Councilor Pepen, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed.
Resolution celebrating the 62nd anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day. On motion of Councilor Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Worrell as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Pepén, Fernandes Anderson, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing August 17th as Garvey Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Antonio Pires to join the Boston Police Department. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed.
Resolution celebrating August 6 as Jamaican Independence Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution to rename the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library in honor of Mel and Joyce King. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing the National Fitness Campaign. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing September 7 as Brazil's Independence Day and requesting a flag raising to celebrate its perseverance on its mission to reach liberation. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution calling for the Boston Public Health Commission to declare a public health emergency relative to the closing of Carney Hospital. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Flynn and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Resolution recognizing August 15, 2024 as India's Independence Day. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution congratulating John McGahan and recognizing July 10th as John McGahan Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of H.115 and S.49, "An Act to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce." On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution calling for the reinstatement of the Community Syringe Redemption Program in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing the advocacy of the 55 Bus Coalition by declaring June 26, 2024 as “#55 Bus Day" in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Humboldt Ave. and Humboldt Court in recognition of Curtis W. Herron, Jr. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution to rename the Jamaica Plain Branch Library's Children's Room after Barbara Rhodes. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution calling for commitment from the state government to ensure the preservation of all Steward hospitals in Boston. On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors FitzGerald and Breadon as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, FitzGerald and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution to recognize and celebrate the independence of Cabo Verde and to declare July as Cabo Verdean Heritage Month. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution in support of East West Manufacturing workers in Boston. On motion of Councilors Santana and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Murphy as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Santana, Flynn, and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing Edward Joseph Soares’s and Ralph Brown’s chess games. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution to rename Grove Hall Branch Library’s community room after Mimi Jones. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing June 20, 2024 as World Refugee Day. On motion of Councilors Breadon and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution celebrating Flag Day. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Mejia).
Resolution recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday in the City of Boston and commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Worrell, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution to support increasing diversity and expanding opportunities for Boston municipal employees of color. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution in support of H.4356, An Act Promoting Housing Opportunity And Mobility Through Eviction Sealing. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Breadon as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Weber and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Flynn).
Resolution recognizing June as Vitiligo Awareness Month. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of the Massachusetts Act to Ensure Legal Parentage Equality (H.1713/S.947), to protect LGBTQ+ families and reproductive rights. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Breadon as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Santana, Fernandes Anderson and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week. On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta Zapata and Murphy as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Coletta Zapata and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing June 2024 as Pride Month. On motion of Councilors Santana and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing and celebrating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. On motion of Councilors Murphy and FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, FitzGerald, and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of H.R. 6452, “Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act."
Resolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country and our Gold Star families.
Resolution recognizing Malcolm X's Birthday, May 19th, as a Boston municipal holiday and honoring Malcolm X's legacy by establishing and including Malcolm X in Boston's Black Heritage Trail. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing May as Haitian Heritage Month and May 18th as Haitian Flag Day. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing Gay for Good. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution recognizing May 12th as Mother's Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Murphy as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Mejia and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. On motion of Councilors Weber and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution in support of S.1165 "An Act to protect injured workers." On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
Resolution recognizing April 30, 2024 as International Jazz Day.
Resolution in Support of An Act to Increase Access to Disposable Menstrual Products (H.534/S.2491). On motion of Councilors Coletta and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).
Resolution for a Dedication for Master Sergeant James B. Fitzgerald at the Intersection of Holden Row and Wesley Street in Charlestown. On motion of Councilor Coletta, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing National Nurses Week. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Resolution supporting the extension of the Affordable Connectivity Program and advancing digital equity. On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Pepén as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Mejia and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution recognizing Black Women Veterans during Black Maternal Health Week.
Resolution in support of Bill S.2600, An Act Enhancing School Bus Safety.
Resolution recognizing the week of April 11th to 17th as Black Maternal Health Week.
Resolution recognizing Polish Constitution Day and Flag Raising on May 3, 2024.
Resolution designating a Hero Square in the North End in recognition of Second Lieutenant Angelo R. Polcari.
Resolution recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Resolution recognizing April 27th as The Karen Wepsic Jamaica Plain Love Your Block Day of 2024.
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Weld Avenue and Columbus Avenue in Jamaica Plain in recognition of Monek Weitz.
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Centre Street and Westerly Street in recognition of Eugene M. Lydon.
Resolution recognizing April 13th, 2024 as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement.
Resolution to recognize and honor Eid Al-Fitr as a City of Boston holiday on April 10, 2024.
Resolution recognizing April as Fair Housing Month.
Resolution in support of S. 3452, "Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act."
Resolution recognizing Ernestina "Titina" Sila and her role as a pioneering leader in the struggle for independence in Guinea-Bissau.
Resolution in support of Boston University Graduate Workers.
Resolution in support of S.864 and H.4360, An Act Promoting Access to Counsel and Housing Stability in Massachusetts.
Resolution recognizing March as National Social Worker Month.
Resolution in support of "The Early Ed Act."
Resolution recognizing March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility.
Resolution reaffirming the City of Boston's support for developing Affordable Housing and enabling Senior Property Tax Relief by utilizing Real Estate Transfer Fees.
Resolution to name March 27th as Cabo Verdean Women's Day or Kriola's International Day.
Resolution recognizing March 21, 2024 as Andrea Swain Day in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing Bangladesh Independence Day.
Resolution in Support of The Location Shield Act.
Resolution recognizing the Sun Poem as a powerful tool to ignite change.
Resolution in support of H.1250/S.799 “An Act To Advance Health Equity.”
Resolution in support of establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission to study strategies in filling Downtown office vacancies.
Resolution to extend heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community during Ramadan.
Resolution recognizing the Independence of the West African nation of Ghana and their liberation from British Colonialism on March 6th, 1957.
Resolution to establish a digital marketplace pilot program.
Resolution to ensure that Boston Public Schools effectively address the needs of its Muslim students.
Order for a flag raising to celebrate Montserrat.
Resolution recognizing March as Women's History Month.
Resolution recognizing March 5th as Crispus Attucks Day in the City of Boston.
Resolution recognizing February 29, 2024 as Juan Aurelio Lopez Day in the City of Boston. On the motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On the motion of Councilors Louijeune, Mejia, and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution to formally support the Roxbury District Increment Financing (DIF) to be utilized in District 7.
Resolution to honor John D. O'Bryant Students. On the motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Order for a resolution recognizing and celebrating Irish-American Heritage Month.
Resolution in support of the name change of the Roxbury Library to the Nubian Library.
Resolution recognizing Children of Addiction Week.
Resolution to Combat and Prevent Human Trafficking.
Resolution celebrating Lunar New Year.
Resolution in support of S. 3526, Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act.
Resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of Grenada's Independence.
Resolution in support of the Creative Space Preservation Act (S.530/H.3241).
Resolution recognizing January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Councilor Flynn moved to substitute language. Motion Prevailed. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of the HERO Act. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On the motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution recognizing February 2, 2024 as "Lucius" day. On the motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution on behalf of the Boston City Council in Honor and Celebration of Black History Month to be recognized in the Month of February, 2024. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Worrell and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing February 1st as World Hijab Day in Boston. On the motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Resolution in support of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to pass the Cherish Act. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On the motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Coletta, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On the motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Coletta, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to Boston Emergency Medical Services response times.
Resolution recognizing Hanukkah in the City of Boston. Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing November 20 - December 20, 2023 as National Survivors of Homicide Awareness Month. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution celebrating the centennial of the declaration of Republic of Türki̇ye and 28th Annual Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Coletta, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Baker as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Coletta and Baker, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing Latino Heritage Month in the City of Boston from September 15 to October 15. On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Lara and Arroyo as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Lara and Arroyo, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted
Ordinance amending Chapter VI, Section 6-11of the City of Boston code, ordinances, regarding gender inclusion. On motion of Councilor Coletta, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Coletta, Lara and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed.
Resolution congratulating Yvette "Mimi" Hanley.
Resolution recognizing Liane Brandon.
Resolution recognizing Maura Twomey.
Resolution in tribute of Sister Betty Cawley.
Resolution congratulating the Brazilian Independence Day Festival.
Resolution congratulating Marijane Diodati.
Resolution in memory of John Patrick McLaughlin.
Resolution in memory of John Arun Basu.
Resolution congratulating Landry's Bicycles.
Resolution congratulating the Boston to Belfast Program.
Resolution recognizing Central Staff 2026 Summer Interns.
Resolution in memory of Rita DiGesse.
Resolution congratulating June Weinberg.
Resolution recognizing Dan Cuddy.
Resolution congratulating ABHC Brighton Farmers Market on their 10-year anniversary.
Resolution in memory of William P. Marchione, Jr.
Resolution congratulating Nga (Jenny) Chan.
Resolution recognizing Alex Cornacchini.
Resolution congratulating Meagan Corugedo and Evan Martin.
Resolution recognizing the Boston Dragon Boat Festival.
Resolution in memory of John Madden.
Resolution recognizing 7 centenarians of Allston-Brighton.
Resolution in recognition of @ Union and two other winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Award.
Resolution in recognition of Ariella Hellman.
Resolution recognizing Allstonia and nine other winners of the 2026 Allston Village Awards.
Resolution in memory of John Francis Snedeker.
Resolution in memory of Judith A. Gavin.
Resolution recognizing Emma Galletta.
Resolution recognizing Karen Coleman.
Resolution recognizing the Winship School Orchestra.
Resolution recognizing Edward McMahon.
Resolution recognizing Adam Pinter.
Resolution recognizing Anna Leslie.
Resolution congratulating Brazilian Women's Group.
Resolution in memory of Brenda Gael McSweeny.
Resolution in memory of James "Jim" McIsaac.
Resolution celebrating the 21st anniversary of the Presentation School Foundation.
Resolution recognizing VietAID's Tet Celebration.
Resolution recognizing Lorraine Schettino.
Resolution recognizing Joseph Charles.
Resolution congratulating the Boston Lunar New Year Festival Gala.
Resolution recognizing Vineet Gupta.
Resolution in memory of Thomas M. Lally.
Resolution recognizing Margarita Montero.
Resolution in memory of Paula Alexander.
Resolution recognizing the rehabilitation of Hastings House.
Resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Allston-Brighton CDC.
Resolution recognizing Sonya Owens.
Resolution recognizing Margarita Lebron.
Resolution congratulating Mary Fitch.
Resolution in memory of William "Bill" Margolin.
Resolution in memory of Phyllis M. McCarthy.
Resolution in memory of Margaret "Peggy" Murray.
Resolution recognizing Ann Langone.
Resolution congratulating Center Salon.
Resolution in memory of Louise Bonar.
Resolution in memory of Thomas F. McNally.
Resolution congratulating Ann Louise Russell.
Resolution congratulating Craft Food Halls.
Resolution in memory of Michael Whitla.
Resolution recognizing The Computer Loft.
Resolution recognizing Derrick Hassell.
Resolution recognizing Teresa L. Myers.
Resolution congratulating ten Allston Village Award recipients.
Resolution congratulating Haylee Chen.
Resolution in memory of Josephine Bianchi.
Resolution in memory of Mary Theresa (Doyle) Honan.
Resolution recognizing Craig Richard Cemate.
Resolution in memory of Raymond M. Arthur.
Resolution in memory of Catherine F. Kyriakides.
Resolution recognizing the 125th anniversary of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish of Allston.
Resolution recognizing the Veronica B. Smith Senior Center Board of Directors.
Resolution recognizing November 2024 as Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Awareness Month. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing four winners of the 2024 Allston-Brighton Renter's Garden Contest.
Resolution in memory of Robert Alan O'Connell.
Resolution congratulating Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath).
Resolution congratulating Tom O'Brien.
Resolution in memory of Jane Hurley O'Connor.
Resolution in memory of Reverend Daniel J. Mahoney.
Resolution recognizing Bill King.
Resolution congratulating Helen Connolly.
Resolution in memory of Patricia Kane Gibeley.
Resolution in memory of Michelle (Dunn) McCourt.
Resolution in memory of Nicholas Foundas.
Resolution in memory of Carol Campbell.
Resolution congratulating Elizabeth Browne.
Resolution recognizing the Literacy Connection.
Resolution congratulating Sister Pat Andrews.
Resolution congratulating five retiring members of the Harvard Allston Task Force.
Resolution congratulating Charles River Community Health Center.
Resolution in memory of Officer Andrew Patrick O'Connor.
Boston records roll-call votes in meeting minutes rather than in Legistar, so votes are not listed here.