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February 2, 2026
17 recorded votes, 15 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
2026-008 - Order Amending Council Rules - Establishing Public Participation Procedures for City Council
Refer to Rules Committee: 2026-008 - Order Amending Council Rules - Establishing Public Participation Procedures for City Council
Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Rules Committee 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
“2026-008 - Order Amending Council Rules - Establishing Public Participation Procedures for City Council Meetings - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Ash, Councillor Hubley, Councillor Jacobs, Councillor McKee, Councillor Riley, Councillor Ryan, Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Rules Committee by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ryan Yeah have it.” (Motion: Riley, second: Ryan)
2026-013 - Order - Repeal of Mayors Raise (Ordinance# 2024-055) Councillor McKee, Councillor Jacobs, Councillor...
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2026-013 - Order - Repeal of Mayors Raise (Ordinance# 2024-055) Councillor McKee, Councillor Jacobs, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Riley, Councillor Ryan
Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, 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
“2026-013 - Order - Repeal of Mayors Raise (Ordinance# 2024-055) Councillor McKee, Councillor Jacobs, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Riley, Councillor Ryan, Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs Yeah have it.” (Motion: McKee, second: Jacobs)
2026-014 - Order - Repeal of Council's Raise (Ordinance 2024-056)
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2026-014 - Order - Repeal of Council's Raise (Ordinance 2024-056)
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, 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
“Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Riley Yeah have it.” (Motion: McKee, second: Riley)
2026-015 - Order - Repeal Annual Raises for Elected Officials (Ordinance CO# 2024-090)
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2026-015 - Order - Repeal Annual Raises for Elected Officials (Ordinance CO# 2024-090)
Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, 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
“2026-015 - Order - Repeal Annual Raises for Elected Officials (Ordinance CO# 2024-090) - Councillor McKee, Councillor Jacobs, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Riley, Councillor Ryan, Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Ryan Yeah have it.” (Motion: McKee, second: Ryan)
2026-016 - Order - Order to have City Solicitor Answer Questions Regarding Raise Deferments
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2026-016 - Order - Order to have City Solicitor Answer Questions Regarding Raise Deferments
Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Hubley
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
“2026-016 - Order - Order to have City Solicitor Answer Questions Regarding Raise Deferments - Councillor McKee, Councillor Hubley, Councillor Jacobs, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Riley, Councillor Ryan, Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Hubley Yeah have it.” (Motion: McKee, second: Hubley)
2026-029 - Ordinance - Repeal of Mayors Raise (Ordinance# 2024-055)
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2026-029 - Ordinance - Repeal of Mayors Raise (Ordinance# 2024-055)
Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, 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
“2026-029 - Ordinance - Repeal of Mayors Raise (Ordinance# 2024-055) - Councillor McKee, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Riley, Councillor Ryan, Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Ryan Yeah have it.” (Motion: McKee, second: Ryan)
2026-030 - Ordinance - Repeal of Council's Raise (Ordinance 2024-056)
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2026-030 - Ordinance - Repeal of Council's Raise (Ordinance 2024-056)
Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Hubley
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
“2026-030 - Ordinance - Repeal of Council's Raise (Ordinance 2024-056) - Councillor McKee, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Riley, Councillor Ryan, Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Hubley Yeah have it.” (Motion: McKee, second: Hubley)
2026-031 - Ordinance - Repeal Annual Raises for Elected Officials (Ordinance CO# 2024-090)
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2026-031 - Ordinance - Repeal Annual Raises for Elected Officials (Ordinance CO# 2024-090)
Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Yuan
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
“2026-031 - Ordinance - Repeal Annual Raises for Elected Officials (Ordinance CO# 2024-090) - Councillor McKee, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Riley, Councillor Ryan, Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Yuan Yeah have it.” (Motion: McKee, second: Yuan)
2026-032 - Order - Requiring Disclosure of Tenancies, Lease Terms, and Financials - Munroe Building
Refer to Oversight Committee: 2026-032 - Order - Requiring Disclosure of Tenancies, Lease Terms, and Financials - Munroe Building
President Mahoney Motion to refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Ryan, Seconded by Councillor Yuan
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
“2026-032 - Order - Requiring Disclosure of Tenancies, Lease Terms, and Financials - Munroe Building - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McKee, Councillor Riley, Councillor Ryan, Councillor Yuan President Mahoney Motion to refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Ryan, Seconded by Councillor Yuan Yeah have it.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Yuan)
2026-033 - Resolve - Review of Policies, Procedures, and Enforcement of Short-Term Rental Regulations
Refer to Oversight Committee: 2026-033 - Resolve - Review of Policies, Procedures, and Enforcement of Short-Term Rental Regulations
Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Yuan
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
“2026-033 - Resolve - Review of Policies, Procedures, and Enforcement of Short-Term Rental Regulations - Councillor Riley, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Ash, Councillor Ryan, Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Yuan Yeah have it.” (Motion: Riley, second: Yuan)
2026-034 - Resolution - Upholding Dignified Discourse and Productive Communication in Public
Refer to Community Engagement: 2026-034 - Resolution - Upholding Dignified Discourse and Productive Communication in Public
Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Community Engagement by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ash
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
“2026-034 - Resolution - Upholding Dignified Discourse and Productive Communication in Public Meetings Regulations - Councillor Riley, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Ash, Councillor Ryan, Councillor McKee, Councillor Yuan Motion to refer to Community Engagement by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ash Yeah have it.” (Motion: Riley, second: Ash)
2026-035 - Resolution - Urging Passage of Massachusetts House Bill H.91 and Senate Bill S.2556 - To
Approve 2026-035 - Resolution - Urging Passage of Massachusetts House Bill H.91 and Senate Bill S.2556 - To
Motion to approve by Councillor Hubley, Seconded by Councillor McKee
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Hubley, Seconded by Councillor McKee The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Hubley, second: McKee)
2026-036 - Resolution - Ordering a Review of Resident Interactions with City Hall and Opportunities to
Approve and refer to MuniTech Committee: 2026-036 - Resolution - Ordering a Review of Resident Interactions with City Hall and Opportunities to
Councillor Ryan Motion to approve and refer to MuniTech Committee by Councillor Hubley, 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
“2026-036 - Resolution - Ordering a Review of Resident Interactions with City Hall and Opportunities to Expand Accessible Online Municipal Services - Councillor Hubley, Councillor Ash, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McKee, Councillor Riley, Councillor Ryan Motion to approve and refer to MuniTech Committee by Councillor Hubley, Seconded by Councillor Ryan Yeah have it.” (Motion: Hubley, second: Ryan)
2026-037 - Resolve - Requesting comprehensive briefing to the City Council by the Commissioner and
Approve 2026-037 - Resolve - Requesting comprehensive briefing to the City Council by the Commissioner and
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“be added to the resolve, Councillor Jacobs accepted the amendment. Yeah have it.”
Refer as amended to Oversight Committee: 2026-037 - Resolve - Requesting comprehensive briefing to the City Council by the Commissioner and
Motion to refer as amended to Oversight Committee by Councillor Jacobs, 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
“Motion to refer as amended to Oversight Committee by Councillor Jacobs, Seconded by Councillor Ryan Yeah have it.” (Motion: Jacobs, second: Ryan)
Approval of January 20, 2026, Minutes
Amend: Approval of January 20, 2026, Minutes
Motion to amend by Councillor Yuan, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs
From the minutes
“Motion to amend by Councillor Yuan, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs The motion to amend was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Yuan, second: Jacobs)
Approve as amended (the minutes do not say which item)
Motion to approve as amend by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Ryan
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 as amend by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Ryan Yeas have it.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Ryan)
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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