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City Council Roll Call Votes

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Description:

On the message and order, referred on January 15, 2025, Docket #0241, an
order temporarily extending Urban Renewal Plans in the City of Boston
until March 31, 2027 or passage of a proposed relevant Home Rule Petition,
the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to
pass.
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, not present 2
(Fernandes Anderson, Mejia).

Votes:
Breadon:
Yes
Coletta:
Yes
Durkan:
Yes
Fernandes Anderson:
Not Present
FitzGerald:
Yes
Flynn:
Yes
Louijeune:
Yes
Mejia:
Not Present
Murphy:
Yes
Pepen:
Yes
Santana:
Yes
Weber:
Yes
Worrell:
Yes
Description:

On the message and order, Docket #0236, for your approval a new home
rule petition to the General Court, “Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act
Relative to Residential Tax Relief in the City of Boston,” the committee
submitted a report recommending that the docket ought to pass in a new
draft.
Councilor Flynn offered an amendment. Seconded by Councilor Murphy.
The amendment was properly before the body; yeas 12, present 1 (Mejia).
Councilor Mejia moved to close debate. Motion prevailed; yeas 10, nays 3
(FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy).
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), nays 7, present 3 (Breadon, Fernandes Anderson, Mejia).
Councilor Flynn offered a second amendment. Seconded by Councilor
Murphy.
The amendment was properly before the body.
Councilor Flynn moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed.
Councilor Mejia moved to close debate. Motion prevailed; yeas 10, nays 3
(FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy).
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 2 (Flynn, Murphy), nays 9, present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia).
Councilor Mejia offered an amendment. Seconded by Councilor Flynn.
The amendment was properly before the body.
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 4 (Breadon, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy), nays 8, present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Councilor Murphy offered an amendment. Seconded by Councilor Flynn.
The amendment was properly before the body; yeas 9, nays 1 (Durkan), not
Present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia).
A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 4 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), nays 5, present 4 (Breadon, Fernandes Anderson, Mejia, Santana).
On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn).

Votes:
Breadon:
Yes
Coletta:
Yes
Durkan:
Yes
Fernandes Anderson:
Yes
FitzGerald:
Yes
Flynn:
No
Louijeune:
Yes
Mejia:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
Pepen:
Yes
Santana:
Yes
Weber:
Yes
Worrell:
Yes
Description:

Communication was received from Council President Ruthzee Louijeune
calling for the election of City Clerk for the City of Boston on February 12,
2025, and ending on February 3, 2028.
Councilor Louijeune nominates Alex Geourntas.
Seconded by Councilor Pepén.
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, a roll call vote was called with the
following result: Alex Geourntas Councilors Breadon, Coletta Zapata,
Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy,
Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell 12. Not Present 1(Mejia).
Alex Geourntas, having received 12 votes, was declared City Clerk for a
term ending February 3, 2028.
Placed on file.

Votes:
Breadon:
Yes
Coletta:
Yes
Durkan:
Yes
Fernandes Anderson:
Yes
FitzGerald:
Yes
Flynn:
Yes
Louijeune:
Yes
Mejia:
Not Present
Murphy:
Yes
Pepen:
Yes
Santana:
Yes
Weber:
Yes
Worrell:
Yes
Description:

Communication was received from Council President Ruthzee Louijeune
calling for the election of Assistant City Clerk for the City of Boston on
February 12, 2025, and ending on February 3, 2028.
President Louijeune nominates Dassie Bheecham.
Seconded by Councilor Murphy.
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, a roll call vote was called with the
following result: Dassie Bheecham Councilors Breadon, Coletta Zapata,
Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy,
Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell 12. Not Present 1, (Mejia).
Dassie Bheecham, having received 12 votes, was declared Assistant City
Clerk for a term ending February 3, 2028.
Placed on file.

Votes:
Breadon:
Yes
Coletta:
Yes
Durkan:
Yes
Fernandes Anderson:
Yes
FitzGerald:
Yes
Flynn:
Yes
Louijeune:
Yes
Mejia:
Not Present
Murphy:
Yes
Pepen:
Yes
Santana:
Yes
Weber:
Yes
Worrell:
Yes
Description:

Communication was received from Council President Ruthzee Louijeune
calling for the election of Assistant City Clerk for the City of Boston on
February 12, 2025, and ending on February 3, 2028.
President Louijeune nominates Dassie Bheecham.
Seconded by Councilor Murphy.
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, a roll call vote was called with the
following result: Dassie Bheecham Councilors Breadon, Coletta Zapata,
Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy,
Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell 12. Not Present 1, (Mejia).
Dassie Bheecham, having received 12 votes, was declared Assistant City
Clerk for a term ending February 3, 2028.
Placed on file.

Votes:
Breadon:
Yes
Coletta:
Yes
Durkan:
Yes
Fernandes Anderson:
Yes
FitzGerald:
Yes
Flynn:
Yes
Louijeune:
Yes
Mejia:
Not Present
Murphy:
Yes
Pepen:
Yes
Santana:
Yes
Weber:
Yes
Worrell:
Yes
Description:

On the message and order referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0190, to
implement a nondisclosure agreement prohibition policy for Boston City
Council, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to
pass in a new draft.
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 11.

Votes:
Breadon:
Yes
Coletta:
Absent
Durkan:
Yes
Fernandes Anderson:
Yes
FitzGerald:
Yes
Flynn:
Yes
Louijeune:
Yes
Mejia:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
Pepen:
Yes
Santana:
Yes
Weber:
Yes
Worrell:
Absent
Description:

Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution for the timely release
and review of final transportation, parking, environmental, and alternative
public plans for White Stadium prior to further demolition work.
Councilor Mejia moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed.
The resolution was not adopted; yeas 6 (Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell); nays 6 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Pepén, Santana, Weber).

Votes:
Breadon:
Absent
Coletta:
No
Durkan:
No
Fernandes Anderson:
Yes
FitzGerald:
No
Flynn:
Yes
Louijeune:
Yes
Mejia:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
Pepen:
No
Santana:
No
Weber:
No
Worrell:
Yes
Description:

Councilors Mejia, Fernandes Anderson, Flynn and Murphy offered the
following: Resolution in support of the City of Boston fulfilling its promise
to meet the Madison Park Technical Vocational High School construction
timeline.
The resolution was not adopted; yeas 4 (Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy), nays 8.

Votes:
Breadon:
Absent
Coletta:
No
Durkan:
No
Fernandes Anderson:
Yes
FitzGerald:
No
Flynn:
Yes
Louijeune:
No
Mejia:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
Pepen:
No
Santana:
No
Weber:
No
Worrell:
No
Description:

Councilors Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Coletta Zapata, Durkan,
Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell
offered the following: Resolution in support of the "Recover Boston"
proposal.
Councilor Louijeune in the Chair.
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and FitzGerald, the rules
were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, nays 1 (Flynn).

Votes:
Breadon:
Absent
Coletta:
Yes
Durkan:
Yes
Fernandes Anderson:
Yes
FitzGerald:
Yes
Flynn:
No
Louijeune:
Yes
Mejia:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
Pepen:
Yes
Santana:
Yes
Weber:
Yes
Worrell:
Yes
Description:

Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Worrell, Coletta Zapata, Durkan,
Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, and Weber offered the following: Resolution to establish a digital marketplace pilot program.
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Worrell, the rules were
suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10; not present 2 (FitzGerald, Mejia).

Votes:
Breadon:
Absent
Coletta:
Yes
Durkan:
Yes
Fernandes Anderson:
Yes
FitzGerald:
Not Present
Flynn:
Yes
Louijeune:
Yes
Mejia:
Not Present
Murphy:
Yes
Pepen:
Yes
Santana:
Yes
Weber:
Yes
Worrell:
Yes

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