MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
September 8, 2026
16 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, Noel DiBona, Walter Hubley, David Jacobs, Maggie McKee, Deborah Riley, Ziqiang Yuan, Anne Mahoney, Virginia Ryan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Virginia Ryan arrived after the meeting began (at 6:50 pm.).
Every vote, in order
Extend open forum 10 minutes
Motion by Councillor McKee to extend open forum 10 minutes, Seconded by Councillor Hubley
From the minutes
“Motion by Councillor McKee to extend open forum 10 minutes, Seconded by Councillor Hubley The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McKee, second: Hubley)
Motion by Councillor McKee to extend open forum 10 minutes, Seconded by Councillor Yuan
From the minutes
“Motion by Councillor McKee to extend open forum 10 minutes, Seconded by Councillor Yuan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McKee, second: Yuan)
That the Quincy City Council find that no violation of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law occurred with respect to the complaint filed by
Motion that the Quincy City Council find that no violation of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law occurred with respect to the complaint filed by Ms. Leah DeGloria concerning the June 22, 2026, Oversight Committee and special council meeting, and that the President be authorized to issue a written response to the Attorney General's Office of Open Government on behalf of the council, was made by Councillor Riley and seconded by Councillor Yuan.
From the minutes
“Motion that the Quincy City Council find that no violation of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law occurred with respect to the complaint filed by Ms. Leah DeGloria concerning the June 22, 2026, Oversight Committee and special council meeting, and that the President be authorized to issue a written response to the Attorney General's Office of Open Government on behalf of the council, was made by Councillor Riley and seconded by Councillor Yuan. The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Riley, second: Yuan)
Motion that the Quincy City Council find that no violation of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law occurred with respect to the complaint filed by Mr. James Perkins concerning Councillor Walter Hubley and alleged communications regarding pending legislation, and that the President be authorized to issue a written response to the Attorney General's Division of Open Government, was made by Councillor Riley and seconded by Councillor Jacobs.
From the minutes
“Motion that the Quincy City Council find that no violation of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law occurred with respect to the complaint filed by Mr. James Perkins concerning Councillor Walter Hubley and alleged communications regarding pending legislation, and that the President be authorized to issue a written response to the Attorney General's Division of Open Government, was made by Councillor Riley and seconded by Councillor Jacobs. The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Riley, second: Jacobs)
2026-104 - Order - Regarding the City of Quincy's use of Flock Safety Technology Councillor Yuan
Approve and refer to Oversight Committee: 2026-104 - Order - Regarding the City of Quincy's use of Flock Safety Technology Councillor Yuan
Motion to approve and refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor Riley
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Ash, Seconded by Councillor Riley The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Ash, second: Riley)
2026-106 - Order - Oversight of Public Works Enhancement Fund Ch. 92 Act of 2004
Approve as amended and refer to Oversight Committee: 2026-106 - Order - Oversight of Public Works Enhancement Fund Ch. 92 Act of 2004
Motion to approve as amended and refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended and refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Ryan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Riley, second: Ryan)
2026-107 - Resolve - Requesting a Comprehensive Update on the Municipal Broadband Project and
Approve and refer to Muni-Tech Committee: 2026-107 - Resolve - Requesting a Comprehensive Update on the Municipal Broadband Project and
Motion to approve and refer to Muni-Tech Committee by Councillor Hubley, Seconded by Councillor Riley
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and refer to Muni-Tech Committee by Councillor Hubley, Seconded by Councillor Riley The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Hubley, second: Riley)
2026-108 - Resolve - Letter of Support for Enforcement of the 2024 Ballot Question 1
Approve 2026-108 - Resolve - Letter of Support for Enforcement of the 2024 Ballot Question 1
Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Riley, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Riley, second: Jacobs)
2026-109 - Resolution - Requesting the New Brill Field Sport Court Hockey Rink be Named in Honor of
Approve and refer it to the Mayor's office for transmittal to the Parks and Recreation Board for formal approval
Motion to approve and refer it to the Mayor's office for transmittal to the Parks and Recreation Board for formal approval by Councillor Jacobs, Seconded by Councillor Hubley
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and refer it to the Mayor's office for transmittal to the Parks and Recreation Board for formal approval by Councillor Jacobs, Seconded by Councillor Hubley The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Jacobs, second: Hubley)
2026-110 - Gift - $975.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E. Camp
Approve 2026-110 - Gift - $975.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E. Camp
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor
The minutes say Virginia Ryan arrived after the meeting began; the count (8-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting. The minutes say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name.
From the minutes
“2026-110 - Gift - $975.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E. Camp - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona)
2026-111 - Gift - $3,000.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E.
Approve 2026-111 - Gift - $3,000.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs
The minutes say Virginia Ryan arrived after the meeting began; the count (8-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2026-111 - Gift - $3,000.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Jacobs)
2026-112 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to D.A.R.E.
Approve 2026-112 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs
The minutes say Virginia Ryan arrived after the meeting began; the count (8-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2026-112 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Jacobs)
2026-113 - Gift - $7,500.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc to Quincy Animal Shelter
Approve 2026-113 - Gift - $7,500.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc to Quincy Animal Shelter
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs
The minutes say Virginia Ryan arrived after the meeting began; the count (8-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2026-113 - Gift - $7,500.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc to Quincy Animal Shelter - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Jacobs The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Jacobs)
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, 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
“Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Riley Yeas have it.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Riley)
Take all pending traffic ordinances out of committee for a vote: 2026-113 - Gift - $7,500.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc to Quincy Animal Shelter
Motion by Councillor McKee to take all pending traffic ordinances out of committee for a vote, Seconded by Councillor Riley
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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McKee, second: Riley)
2026-103 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking @ 15 Walker St.
Approve 2026-103 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking @ 15 Walker St.
Motion to approve by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Riley
From the minutes
“2026-103 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking @ 15 Walker St. Motion to approve by Councillor McKee, Seconded by Councillor Riley The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McKee, second: Riley)
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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