The Boston City Council held a regular meeting on April 15, 2026 at 12:13 PM in the Christopher Iannella Chamber, presided by Council President Breadon. All 13 councilors were present. The meeting began with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by recognitions of 1976 Boston Marathon winner Jack Fultz as Grand Marshal of the 2026 marathon and of 911 telecommunicators for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. The council approved minutes from April 8, 2026, and proceeded through communications, committee reports, and numerous motions and resolutions.
The agenda lists the meeting date as "Wednesday, April 15, 2025," but the minutes and transcript confirm the meeting occurred on April 15, 2026. This summary reflects the correct date from the minutes.
Good afternoon, everyone. One, two, three, four, five, six. Good afternoon, everyone. I call to order today's meeting of the Boston City Council. Viewers can watch the council meeting live on YouTube at Boston.gov backslash city dash council dash TV. At this time, I asked my colleagues and those in the in the audience to please silence their cell phones and electronic devices. Also pursuant to Rule Forty-Two. I remind all in this chamber that no demon demonstration of approval or disapproval from members of the public will be permitted. Thank you. Madam Clerk, could you please uh take the roll call to ascertain the presence of a quorum? Councillor Braden. Here. Counselor Collera Zapata. Councilor Carl Pepper. Councillor Dukin. Councillor Fitzgerald. Councilor Flynn. Council Louis Jeanne. Councillor Mehia. Councillor Murphy. Councillor Papin. Councillor Santana. Councillor Webber. Counselor Rorell. We have a quorum. Thank you. Madam Clerk. I'm now asked Councillor Weber to come up and introduce today's clergy. Following our invocation, we'll also recite the Pledge of Allegiance. He's a tireless advocate for interfaith dialogue and human humanitarian causes, working to bridge gaps between communities and foster a spirit of unity across Boston. It's always an honor and a privilege to be here with you with the council. One of the most exciting places in the city of Boston. And I say that even though I serve as chaplain for the police and fire as well. Mentioned the longevity. So let us pray. Dear Lord, we gather today, as always, in sacred service to the people of Boston. Diverse in background, but united in hope. May this chamber continue to be guided by wisdom, integrity, and a deep commitment to the common good. For every decision, as we know made here, touches individual lives, individual families, and neighborhoods across our city. May we listen with open minds, deliberate and speak with clarity and compassion, and act with courage and fairness. Dear Lord, grant us patience in moments of disagreement, humility in moments of certainty, and resolve in moments that call for leadership. That our work reflect both policy and humanity, strengthening the fabric of our city. In your name, O Lord, we ask this. May this be God's will, and let us say Amen. Under God and the result of liberty and borrow. Thank you, Rabbi Korf. We have two uh presentations today. Consular Weber is recognizing Jack Folk and the winner of the 1976 Boston Marathon on Grand Marshal of the 2026 um Boston Marathon. And then that's followed by Consular Murphy recognizing 911 call center operators. So we'll start uh with Councillor Weber.