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Brad Croall
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Brad L. Croall
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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Council
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Croall as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole council” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 21 of 22 City Council meetings in 2020–2021 Council.
Missed
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (22)
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- May 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2020 · Special: Present
- Mar 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2020 · Regular: Present (Brad Croall arrived after the meeting began (at 8:00 pm.).)
- Feb 3, 2020 · Regular: Present (Brad Croall arrived after the meeting began (at 8:50 pm.).)
- Jan 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2020 · Special: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2020–2021 Council
Jan 19Approve 2020-165 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code -…Motion: Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by…Passed 8–1 · Croall: Not recorded
January 19, 2021: Approve 2020-165 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Adding to Chapter 25 - Departments - Article XI - Department of Social Justice and Equity
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-165 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Adding to Chapter 25 - Departments - Article XI - Department of Social Justice and Equity Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
Jan 11Approve 2021-005 - Resolve - Exploring Solutions to Subpar…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed 8–1 · Croall: Not recorded
January 11, 2021: Approve 2021-005 - Resolve - Exploring Solutions to Subpar Electricity Infrastructure and Service
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
Dec 14Approve 2020-130 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement, Parcel…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor…Passed 8–1 · Croall: Not recorded
December 14, 2020: Approve 2020-130 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement, Parcel R2, R3, Hancock Parking Lot
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Mahoney questioned if all tenants have been negotiated with on relocation, updates that have been made. Councillor Palmucci questioned the timeframe to complete and that there is no reverter in this LDA but the City keeps their deposit $55,000 if they do not meet the deadline. This LDA allows for the properties to revert unlike the FoxRock LDA. The City could be responsible for relocation cost if LBC defaults and is unable to fulfill its obligation. LBC will be working with the remaining tenants to come to agreements like how they have previously had worked with tenants in the previous LDA. They have been in communications with all tenants and land swap is the key to moving forward.
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Mahoney questioned if all tenants have been negotiated with on relocation, updates that have been made. Councillor Palmucci questioned the timeframe to complete and that there is no reverter in this LDA but the City keeps their deposit $55,000 if they do not meet the deadline. This LDA allows for the properties to revert unlike the FoxRock LDA. The City could be responsible for relocation cost if LBC defaults and is unable to fulfill its obligation. LBC will be working with the remaining tenants to come to agreements like how they have previously had worked with tenants in the previous LDA. They have been in communications with all tenants and land swap is the key to moving forward. The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
Dec 7Approve 2020-172 - Appropriation - $2,500,000.00 to Community Preservations…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor MahoneyPassed 8–0 · Croall: Not recorded
December 7, 2020: Approve 2020-172 - Appropriation - $2,500,000.00 to Community Preservations Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
The minutes give the count (8-0) followed by the name "Harris", without saying how that councillor voted. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2020-172 - Appropriation - $2,500,000.00 to Community Preservations Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote (Harris).” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Mahoney)
Dec 7Approve 2020-173 - Appropriation - $5,246,615.27 for Short Term…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor PhelanPassed 8–0 · Croall: Not recorded
December 7, 2020: Approve 2020-173 - Appropriation - $5,246,615.27 for Short Term and Long-Term Debt from District Improvement Fund (DIF)
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan and Nina Liang). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2020-173 - Appropriation - $5,246,615.27 for Short Term and Long-Term Debt from District Improvement Fund (DIF) - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
Dec 7Approve 2020-181 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.7225…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor PhelanPassed 8–1 · Croall: Not recorded
December 7, 2020: Approve 2020-181 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.7225 for FY21
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-181 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.7225 for FY21 - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
Oct 5Approve 2020-122 - Appropriation - $3,650,000 for Emergency Radio…Motion: Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by…Passed 8–1 · Croall: Not recorded
October 5, 2020: Approve 2020-122 - Appropriation - $3,650,000 for Emergency Radio Communications System Upgrade
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Croall
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-122 - Appropriation - $3,650,000 for Emergency Radio Communications System Upgrade Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Croall The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Croall)
Oct 5Approve 2020-119 - Utility - Grant of Location -…Motion: Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by…Passed 8–0 · Croall: Not recorded
October 5, 2020: Approve 2020-119 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - 1 Babcock Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan and Nina Liang). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2020-119 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - 1 Babcock Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
Oct 5Approve 2020-120 - Utility - Grant of Location -…Motion: Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by…Passed 8–1 · Croall: Not recorded
October 5, 2020: Approve 2020-120 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - 480 Centre Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-120 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - 480 Centre Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
Sep 21Passage of 1000 Southern Artery have asked that voting…Motion: Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Management…Passed 9–0 · Croall: Not recorded
September 21, 2020: Passage of 1000 Southern Artery have asked that voting for November be moved due to the pandemic and the Clerk has arranged to use the gym at Clifford Marshall and…
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Management of 1000 Southern Artery have asked that voting for November be moved due to the pandemic and the Clerk has arranged to use the gym at Clifford Marshall and all voters effected will be notified of the location change
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Ian Cain, Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Nina Liang); Brian Palmucci is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2020-123 - Order - Designation of Polling Places for Presidential Election Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - Clerk Crispo Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Cain Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Management of 1000 Southern Artery have asked that voting for November be moved due to the pandemic and the Clerk has arranged to use the gym at Clifford Marshall and all voters effected will be notified of the location change The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
Votes with no disagreement (83)
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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