MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
December 15, 2025
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton, Ian Cain
Absent: David McCarthy, Scott Campbell
Every vote, in order
2025-138 - Appropriation - $8,802.39 Ward Six Mitigation Funds for Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. (QCAP)
Approve 2025-138 - Appropriation - $8,802.39 Ward Six Mitigation Funds for Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. (QCAP)
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the seconder, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0..” (Motion: Harris)
2025-139 - Appropriation - $3,386,510 to Community Preservations Accounts
Approve 2025-139 - Appropriation - $3,386,510 to Community Preservations Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2025-139 - Appropriation - $3,386,510 to Community Preservations Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: DiBona)
2025-140 - Appropriation - $16,400,000 Reduction to FY26 Budget
Approve 2025-140 - Appropriation - $16,400,000 Reduction to FY26 Budget
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
2025-141 - Appropriation - $2,000,000 from Free Cash to Reduce the Tax Rate
Approve 2025-141 - Appropriation - $2,000,000 from Free Cash to Reduce the Tax Rate
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2025-141 - Appropriation - $2,000,000 from Free Cash to Reduce the Tax Rate - Mayor Koch Councillor DiBona questioned where this puts up with free cash. Mr. Walker stated that this is the certified amount, there may be more when they recertify at a later date. Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
2025-142 - Appropriation - $9,100,000 Pension Bond Stabilization Account
Approve 2025-142 - Appropriation - $9,100,000 Pension Bond Stabilization Account
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2025-142 - Appropriation - $9,100,000 Pension Bond Stabilization Account - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
2025-143 - Appropriation - $3,000,000 Transfer Special Revenue to Debt Service
Approve 2025-143 - Appropriation - $3,000,000 Transfer Special Revenue to Debt Service
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2025-143 - Appropriation - $3,000,000 Transfer Special Revenue to Debt Service - Mayor Koch Councillor Ash confirmed that this is from the IHOP sale. Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
2025-144 - Authorization - $7,000,000 Stabilization as Revenue Place Holder
Approve 2025-144 - Authorization - $7,000,000 Stabilization as Revenue Place Holder
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
2025-145 - Appropriation -$1,500,000 Transfer Hotel Motel Tax
Approve 2025-145 - Appropriation -$1,500,000 Transfer Hotel Motel Tax
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
2025-150 - Appropriation -$1,500,000 from Hotel Motel Tax to Quincy400
Approve 2025-150 - Appropriation -$1,500,000 from Hotel Motel Tax to Quincy400
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
2025-146 - Appropriation - $150,000 to Public Buildings Personal Services from Public Buildings Contractual
Approve 2025-146 - Appropriation - $150,000 to Public Buildings Personal Services from Public Buildings Contractual
Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the seconder, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0..” (Motion: Devine)
2025-149 - Appropriation - $6,000,000 to Various Departments to Fund Contract Settlements with City Unions
Approve 2025-149 - Appropriation - $6,000,000 to Various Departments to Fund Contract Settlements with City Unions
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
2025-128 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.6332 for FY26
Approve 2025-128 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.6332 for FY26
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
2025-129 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY26
Approve 2025-129 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY26
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2025-129 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY26 - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
2025-147 - Order - Amendment to Land Disposition Agreement, Parcel R2, R3, Hancock Parking Lot
Approve 2025-147 - Order - Amendment to Land Disposition Agreement, Parcel R2, R3, Hancock Parking Lot
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the seconder, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0..” (Motion: Harris)
2025-148 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Colonial Federal Savings Bank Charitable Foundation for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2025-148 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Colonial Federal Savings Bank Charitable Foundation for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2025-148 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Colonial Federal Savings Bank Charitable Foundation for D.A.R.E.- Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)
Approve the minutes
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang
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
“Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Liang)
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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