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Quincy City Council
How the Quincy City Council voted, from the City Clerk's official minutes. 9 councillors: 3 elected at large and one from each of the city’s 6 wards. Sworn in January 6, 2020. Council President: Nina X. Liang (2020, elected 8-0 on January 6, 2020; re-elected on January 11, 2021). Charles J. Phelan Jr. succeeded Kirsten L. Hughes in Ward 5. Ward 2 Councillor Brad L. Croall resigned on January 19, 2021; on January 25, 2021 the council chose Anthony J. Andronico to fill the Ward 2 seat for the rest of the term (6 votes to 2). Covers 44 meetings, January 6 to December 13, 2021.
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What does the City Council do? It is the city’s lawmaking body. It passes local laws (ordinances), votes on the yearly budget, and approves borrowing and zoning changes.
The mayor runs the city day to day and proposes the budget.
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Councilors
Anthony AndronicoCouncillor · Ward 2 · at 19 of 21 meetings · from Feb 2021Ian CainCouncillor · Ward 3 · at 41 of 44 meetingsBrad CroallCouncillor · Ward 2 · at 21 of 22 meetings · until Jan 2021
Noel DiBonaCouncillor · At-large · at 43 of 44 meetingsWilliam HarrisCouncillor · Ward 6 · at 44 of 44 meetings
Anne MahoneyCouncillor · At-large · at 43 of 44 meetingsDavid McCarthyCouncillor · Ward 1 · at 42 of 44 meetingsBrian PalmucciCouncillor · Ward 4 · at 39 of 44 meetingsCharles PhelanCouncillor · Ward 5 · at 43 of 44 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the roll call at the start of each meeting in this record. Councilors who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: full City Council meetings (regular, special and organizational) from January 8, 2018 through September 8, 2026. Minutes from 2025 on come from the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page; earlier minutes come from the city’s meeting minutes archive, which holds council minutes back to 2011 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on). Each Quincy minutes file covers the whole evening, including committee meetings (Finance, Ordinance, Oversight and others) and public hearings held before or during the council meeting; only the full council’s own votes are shown, and committee votes such as “positive recommendations” are left out. Not here: the minutes of the January 2024 inauguration, the January 10, 2026 information session for new councillors (agenda only), and every meeting after September 8, 2026 (the September 22, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). One posted file (June 23, 2021) holds only a Finance Committee budget hearing and is not loaded. Several posted files repeat the same minutes many times; each meeting is counted once. Quincy’s minutes give the mover, the seconder and the result of each motion. Most votes are roll calls, but the minutes write only the count (“The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote”) and almost never say who voted no. When the count matches the councillors present with no one voting no, we show every councillor present as voting yes; when the count is split, or does not match the councillors on the attendance line, we show the count only and add a note. Many motions, such as referrals to committee and approval of minutes, pass by voice (“Yeas have it”); the minutes record only the result for those. Votes choosing between people (such as filling a vacant seat) show the result only, with a note listing who received votes. Items referred to a committee without a recorded vote are not listed. We will ask the city to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where councilors disagreed
Most council votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one councilor voted no or abstained, newest first.
Dec 13Approve 2021-079 - Ordinance- Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed 8–0 · see note
December 13, 2021: Approve 2021-079 - Ordinance- Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - Section 8.3 - Quincy Center Districts - Use of Public Spaces in the Quincy Center District
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Charles Phelan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: McCarthy)
Dec 13Approve 2021-120 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor…Passed 8–1 · see note
December 13, 2021: Approve 2021-120 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY22
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Mahoney questioned if the Pension Obligation Bond (POB) has been approved, its interest rate and the impact of the first payment being lower than budgeted and is concerned that interest rates given tonight for the bond are higher than discussed when approved. Councillor Mahoney also discussed when the city will be
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Mahoney questioned if the Pension Obligation Bond (POB) has been approved, its interest rate and the impact of the first payment being lower than budgeted and is concerned that interest rates given tonight for the bond are higher than discussed when approved. Councillor Mahoney also discussed when the city will be certifying free cash and the impact it could have had on lowing the tax rate. Mr. Mason stated the POB has been approved by A&F and all state bodies and is currently in pricing with a goal to price before the federal reserve speaks on Wednesday and tomorrow will be finalizing price and terms of the note. for 19 years for 2.5 to 2.75% rate. The interest payment remains the same as the city is not required to make a payment in the first year and could go down from the $9.5m. Any excess would become part of free cash next year. They are in the process of certifying free cash, due to budget cuts last year and revenue projections based on the combined balance sheet we do have a tight surplus $5.2M-$5.3M so the priority was the POV over certifying free cash. The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: McCarthy)
Dec 6Elect Susan M. O'Connor: 2021-114 - Order - Nomination…Motion: Motion by Councillor Cain Nominating Susan M. O'Connor as City Auditor,…Passed · see note
December 6, 2021: Elect Susan M. O'Connor: 2021-114 - Order - Nomination and Election of City Auditor for 3-year term
Motion by Councillor Cain Nominating Susan M. O'Connor as City Auditor, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci No other nominations were made, nominations were closed
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-114 - Order - Nomination and Election of City Auditor for 3-year term - President Liang President Liang opened Nominations for City Auditor Motion by Councillor Cain Nominating Susan M. O'Connor as City Auditor, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci No other nominations were made, nominations were closed Yeas have it.” (Motion: Cain, second: Palmucci)
Dec 6Approve 2021-110 - Traffic - Add Four Way Stop…Motion: Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by…Passed · see note
December 6, 2021: Approve 2021-110 - Traffic - Add Four Way Stop - Malvern Street at Babcock Street
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-110 - Traffic - Add Four Way Stop - Malvern Street at Babcock Street - Councillor McCarthy Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Yeas have it, Motion Approved.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Palmucci)
Dec 6Approve 2021-111 - Traffic - Add No Parking Anytime…Motion: Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by…Passed · see note
December 6, 2021: Approve 2021-111 - Traffic - Add No Parking Anytime on the South and West side of Burns Avenue from Charlesmount Avenue to Quincy Avenue
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-111 - Traffic - Add No Parking Anytime on the South and West side of Burns Avenue from Charlesmount Avenue to Quincy Avenue - Councillor Andronico Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it, Motion Approved.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Andronico)
Dec 6Approve 2021-112 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign Holbrook…Motion: Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by…Passed · see note
December 6, 2021: Approve 2021-112 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign Holbrook Road Westbound at Amesbury Street
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Cain
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-112 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign Holbrook Road Westbound at Amesbury Street - Councillor Cain Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it, Motion Approved.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Cain)
Dec 6Approve 2021-113 - Traffic - Add Four Way Stop…Motion: Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by…Passed · see note
December 6, 2021: Approve 2021-113 - Traffic - Add Four Way Stop Verchild Street @ Bennington Street
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-113 - Traffic - Add Four Way Stop Verchild Street @ Bennington Street - Councillor Palmucci Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Yeas have it, Motion Approved.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Palmucci)
Nov 15Approve 2021-109 - Resolve - Resolution in Support of…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed 8–0 · see note
November 15, 2021: Approve 2021-109 - Resolve - Resolution in Support of Quincy Cable Access TV
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Charles Phelan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: McCarthy)
Nov 15Approve 2021-080 - Ordinance- Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning…Motion: Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by…Passed 8–1 · see note
November 15, 2021: Approve 2021-080 - Ordinance- Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-080 - Ordinance- Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
Nov 8Pass 2021-102 - Appropriation - $401,000 to Parks Department…Motion: Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed 7–2 · see note
November 8, 2021: Pass 2021-102 - Appropriation - $401,000 to Parks Department for Furnace Brook Golf Course Operational Expenses from FY22 Revenue
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (7-2), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-2 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
From the official minutes kept by the Quincy City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Quincy City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2025 on) and in its meeting minutes archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councillor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (Anne Mahoney, Noel DiBona, Ziqiang Yuan, Richard Ash, Deborah Riley), the Green Voter Guide MA (Maggie McKee) and Quincy Access Television, November 2025 candidate messages (David Jacobs, Walter Hubley, Virginia Ryan). Former councillors show initials.
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