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June 15, 2026
26 recorded votes, 25 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
2026-076 - Order - Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition
Declare that the City Council finds no violation of the Open Meeting Law occurred and to authorize: 2026-076 - Order - Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition
Motion to declare that the City Council finds no violation of the Open Meeting Law occurred and to authorize President Mahoney to respond to the complainants and provide a copy to the Attorney General's office as required by law was made by Councillor Riley and seconded by Councillor Ryan.
From the minutes
“Motion to declare that the City Council finds no violation of the Open Meeting Law occurred and to authorize President Mahoney to respond to the complainants and provide a copy to the Attorney General's office as required by law was made by Councillor Riley and seconded by Councillor Ryan. The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Riley, second: Ryan)
2026-093 - Appropriation - $2,935,000 Year End Transfers
Approve 2026-093 - Appropriation - $2,935,000 Year End Transfers
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Yuan
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan and Anne Mahoney). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Yuan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Yuan)
2026-095 - Appropriation - $2,509,261.50 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Approve 2026-095 - Appropriation - $2,509,261.50 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ash
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted. 9 councillors were present.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ash The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Riley, second: Ash)
2026-096 - Appropriation - $950,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for...
Approve 2026-096 - Appropriation - $950,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts
Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan and Anne Mahoney). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2026-096 - Appropriation - $950,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts - Mayor Koch Finance Director Paul Della Barba described this as a year-end housekeeping item, moving the $950,000 parking receipts offset - already reflected in the FY26 budget - into the Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting personnel services line. Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Ash, second: DiBona)
2026-097 - Appropriation - $371,871 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Approve 2026-097 - Appropriation - $371,871 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Yuan
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan and Anne Mahoney). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2026-097 - Appropriation - $371,871 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Yuan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Riley, second: Yuan)
2026-098 - Appropriation - $300,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Approve 2026-098 - Appropriation - $300,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan and Anne Mahoney). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Ash, second: DiBona)
2026-099 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2027 from...
Approve 2026-099 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2027 from Departmental Revolving Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan and Anne Mahoney). Showing the count only. The minutes say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Riley)
2026-100 - Order - Quincy Housing Authority Board - Appointment Process Review
Approve & refer to Oversight Committees: 2026-100 - Order - Quincy Housing Authority Board - Appointment Process Review
Motion to approve & refer to Oversight Committees by Councillor Jacobs, Seconded by Councillor Riley
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan and Anne Mahoney). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve & refer to Oversight Committees by Councillor Jacobs, Seconded by Councillor Riley The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Jacobs, second: Riley)
2026-101 - Resolve - Quincy Housing Authority Board - Tenant Representation
Approve & refer to Oversight Committees: 2026-101 - Resolve - Quincy Housing Authority Board - Tenant Representation
Motion to approve & refer to Oversight Committees by Councillor Jacobs, Seconded by Councillor Ryan
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan and Anne Mahoney). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve & refer to Oversight Committees by Councillor Jacobs, Seconded by Councillor Ryan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Jacobs, second: Ryan)
2026-102 - Gift - $14,525.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E. Camp
Approve 2026-102 - Gift - $14,525.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E. Camp
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Riley
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan and Anne Mahoney). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2026-102 - Gift - $14,525.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E. Camp - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Riley The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Riley)
Approval of April 27, 2026, Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 27, 2026
Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ryan
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Approval of April 27, 2026, Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ryan The minutes are approved as circulated..” (Motion: Riley, second: Ryan)
Take all pending traffic ordinances out of committee for a vote
Motion by Councillor McKee to take all pending traffic ordinances out of committee for a vote, Seconded by Councillor Riley
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan and Anne Mahoney). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councillor McKee to take all pending traffic ordinances out of committee for a vote, Seconded by Councillor Riley The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McKee, second: Riley)
2026-69 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Germain Ave. @ Commonwealth Ave creating a 4-way stop.
Approve 2026-69 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Germain Ave. @ Commonwealth Ave creating a 4-way stop.
Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor McKee
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
“2026-69 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Germain Ave. @ Commonwealth Ave creating a 4-way stop. Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor McKee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Ash, second: McKee)
2026-82 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Alton Rd Southbound Intersecting with Nicholl St
Approve 2026-82 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Alton Rd Southbound Intersecting with Nicholl St
Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor McKee
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
“2026-82 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Alton Rd Southbound Intersecting with Nicholl St Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor McKee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Ash, second: McKee)
2026-088 - Traffic - Add Handicapped Parking at 121 Martensen St.
Approve 2026-088 - Traffic - Add Handicapped Parking at 121 Martensen St.
Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor McKee
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
“2026-088 - Traffic - Add Handicapped Parking at 121 Martensen St. Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor McKee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Ash, second: McKee)
2026-089 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the Even-Numbered side of Phipps St, School St to 325' South of School St.
Approve 2026-089 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the Even-Numbered side of Phipps St, School St to 325' South of School St.
Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor McKee
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
“2026-089 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the Even-Numbered side of Phipps St, School St to 325' South of School St. Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor McKee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Ash, second: McKee)
2026-71 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Malvesti Way from Forest Ave, to 70 Ft. Southwest of Forest Ave.
Approve 2026-71 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Malvesti Way from Forest Ave, to 70 Ft. Southwest of Forest Ave.
Motion to approve by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name.
From the minutes
“2026-71 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Malvesti Way from Forest Ave, to 70 Ft. Southwest of Forest Ave. Motion to approve by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Yeas have it.” (Motion: McKee)
2026-70 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Lincoln Ave @ Winthrop Ave creating a 4-way stop
Approve 2026-70 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Lincoln Ave @ Winthrop Ave creating a 4-way stop
Motion to approve by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Riley
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
“2026-70 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Lincoln Ave @ Winthrop Ave creating a 4-way stop Motion to approve by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Riley Yeas have it.” (Motion: McKee, second: Riley)
2026-089 - Traffic - Add Handicapped Parking at 64 Hobart St.
Approve 2026-089 - Traffic - Add Handicapped Parking at 64 Hobart St.
Motion to approve by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Riley
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
“2026-089 - Traffic - Add Handicapped Parking at 64 Hobart St. Motion to approve by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Riley Yeas have it.” (Motion: McKee, second: Riley)
2026-72 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 82 Glover Ave
Approve 2026-72 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 82 Glover Ave
Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor McKee
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
“2026-72 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 82 Glover Ave Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor McKee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Riley, second: McKee)
2026-91 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the Odd-Numbered side of Vane St, Billings Rd to the Dead End
Approve 2026-91 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the Odd-Numbered side of Vane St, Billings Rd to the Dead End
Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor McKee
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
“2026-91 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the Odd-Numbered side of Vane St, Billings Rd to the Dead End Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor McKee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Riley, second: McKee)
2026-084 - Order - Amending Council Rules Twenty-Four Council Meeting & Twenty-Five Special Meetings - Notice
Approve 2026-084 - Order - Amending Council Rules Twenty-Four Council Meeting & Twenty-Five Special Meetings - Notice
Motion to approve by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Riley
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
“2026-084 - Order - Amending Council Rules Twenty-Four Council Meeting & Twenty-Five Special Meetings - Notice Motion to approve by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Riley Yeas have it.” (Motion: McKee, second: Riley)
Take out of committee: 2026-084 - Order - Amending Council Rules Twenty-Four Council Meeting & Twenty-Five Special Meetings - Notice
Motion by Councillor Riley to take out of committee, 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
“Motion by Councillor Riley to take out of committee, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs Yeas have it.” (Motion: Riley, second: Jacobs)
2026-007 - Ordinance/Rule- Establishing Fiscal Safeguard, Reserve Projections and Financial Transparency
Approve 2026-007 - Ordinance/Rule- Establishing Fiscal Safeguard, Reserve Projections and Financial Transparency
Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ryan
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Virginia Ryan, Ziqiang Yuan and Anne Mahoney). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2026-007 - Ordinance/Rule- Establishing Fiscal Safeguard, Reserve Projections and Financial Transparency This was taken out of the Finance Committee following required advertising in the Quincy Sun on May 7th for a friendly amendment introduced by Councillor Yuan. Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ryan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Riley, second: Ryan)
2026-076 - Order - Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition
Approve 2026-076 - Order - Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition
Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give only the count (2-6), not how each councillor voted. 9 councillors were present.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion failed by 2-6 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Ash, second: DiBona)
2026-077 - Appropriation - $22,500,000 for Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition
Approve 2026-077 - Appropriation - $22,500,000 for Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition
Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give only the count (2-6), not how each councillor voted. 9 councillors were present.
From the minutes
“2026-077 - Appropriation - $22,500,000 for Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion failed by 2-6 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Ash, second: DiBona)
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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