MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
January 20, 2026
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan, Anne Mahoney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2026-006 - Ordinance/Rules - Safeguarding Transparency, Public Access to Information, and Democratic Participation...
Refer to Ordinance & Rules Committees: 2026-006 - Ordinance/Rules - Safeguarding Transparency, Public Access to Information, and Democratic Participation in City Council Proceedings
Motion to refer to Ordinance & Rules Committees by Councillor Yuan, Seconded by Councillor Ryan
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2026-006 - Ordinance/Rules - Safeguarding Transparency, Public Access to Information, and Democratic Participation in City Council Proceedings Motion to refer to Ordinance & Rules Committees by Councillor Yuan, Seconded by Councillor Ryan Yeah have it.” (Motion: Yuan, second: Ryan)
2026-007 - Ordinance/Rules - Establishing Fiscal Safeguards, Reserve Protections, and Financial Transparency
Refer to Finance & Oversight Committees: 2026-007 - Ordinance/Rules - Establishing Fiscal Safeguards, Reserve Protections, and Financial Transparency
Motion to refer to Finance & Oversight Committees by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor McKee
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2026-007 - Ordinance/Rules - Establishing Fiscal Safeguards, Reserve Protections, and Financial Transparency Motion to refer to Finance & Oversight Committees by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor McKee Yeah have it.” (Motion: Riley, second: McKee)
2026-009 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 66 Article III City Auditor Strengthening the Powers of the...
Refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees: 2026-009 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 66 Article III City Auditor Strengthening the Powers of the Auditor
Motion to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2026-009 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 66 Article III City Auditor Strengthening the Powers of the Auditor Motion to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs Yeah have it.” (Motion: Riley, second: Jacobs)
2026-010 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 270 Sewer and Water, Adding Article IV - Prohibited Discharges and Enforcement
Refer to Ordinance & Public Works Committees: 2026-010 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 270 Sewer and Water, Adding Article IV - Prohibited Discharges and Enforcement
Motion to refer to Ordinance & Public Works Committees by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor Ryan
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2026-010 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 270 Sewer and Water, Adding Article IV - Prohibited Discharges and Enforcement Councillor Ash introduced DPW Commissioner Grazioso who gave an overview of the proposed ordinance. A presentation and discussion will take place in committee. Motion to refer to Ordinance & Public Works Committees by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor Ryan Yeah have it.” (Motion: Ash, second: Ryan)
2026-011 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 300 Stormwater Management, Section 14D in Enforcement; Violations and Penalties
Refer to Ordinance & Public Works Committees: 2026-011 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 300 Stormwater Management, Section 14D in Enforcement; Violations and Penalties
Motion to refer to Ordinance & Public Works Committees by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor Ryan
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2026-011 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 300 Stormwater Management, Section 14D in Enforcement; Violations and Penalties Motion to refer to Ordinance & Public Works Committees by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor Ryan Yeah have it.” (Motion: Ash, second: Ryan)
2026-012 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 72 - Article 1 - Job Classifications and Salaries, Sec....
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2026-012 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 72 - Article 1 - Job Classifications and Salaries, Sec. 72-1 - Official Salary Schedule
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McKee
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2026-012 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 72 - Article 1 - Job Classifications and Salaries, Sec. 72-1 - Official Salary Schedule Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McKee Yeah have it.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McKee)
2026-017- Order - Approval of Location and Lease for Solar Energy Implementation on Squantum Elementary School
Refer to Public Buildings & Oversight Committees: 2026-017- Order - Approval of Location and Lease for Solar Energy Implementation on Squantum Elementary School
Motion to refer to Public Buildings & Oversight Committees by Councillor Jacobs, Seconded by Councillor Riley
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2026-017- Order - Approval of Location and Lease for Solar Energy Implementation on Squantum Elementary School Motion to refer to Public Buildings & Oversight Committees by Councillor Jacobs, Seconded by Councillor Riley Yeah have it.” (Motion: Jacobs, second: Riley)
2026-018 - Resolve - Adoption M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption
Refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees: 2026-018 - Resolve - Adoption M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption
Motion to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ryan
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2026-018 - Resolve - Adoption M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption Councillor Riley addressed the body and requested to have the administration come before the Council to discuss the impact of accepting the Residential Property Tax Exemption for the city. Motion to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ryan Yeah have it.” (Motion: Riley, second: Ryan)
2026-019 - Gift - $5,000.00 Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach
Approve 2026-019 - Gift - $5,000.00 Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach
Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2026-019 - Gift - $5,000.00 Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach Councillor Riley requested a thank you to be sent. Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Riley, second: DiBona)
Approval of January 5, 2026, Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 5, 2026
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs
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
“Approval of January 5, 2026, Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Jacobs)
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