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Brian Palmucci
Ward 4 · 3 terms in this record
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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Palmucci 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 11 of 16 City Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.
Missed
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 24, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 24, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 3, 2022 · Special: Absent
Every meeting (16)
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present (Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began (at 6:53 pm.).)
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present (Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began (at 6:32 pm.).)
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 24, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present (Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began (at 7:36 pm.).)
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2022 · Regular: Present (Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began (at 7:34 pm.).)
- Mar 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 3, 2022 · Special: Absent
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2022–2023 Council
Jun 21Approve 2022-087 - Appropriation - $3,824,060.32 Year End TransfersMotion: Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed Unanimous, 7 present · Palmucci: Not recorded
June 21, 2022: Approve 2022-087 - Appropriation - $3,824,060.32 Year End Transfers
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes say Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began; the count (7-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2022-087 - Appropriation - $3,824,060.32 Year End Transfers - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
Jun 21Approve 2022-078 - Appropriation - $1,355,237.00 to Community Preservation…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Councillor…Passed 6–0 · Palmucci: Not recorded
June 21, 2022: Approve 2022-078 - Appropriation - $1,355,237.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Councillor Mahoney questioned the difference in the memo and the appropriation
The minutes give the count as 6-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Brian Palmucci). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-078 - Appropriation - $1,355,237.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Councillor Mahoney questioned the difference in the memo and the appropriation The motion was approved by 6-0.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Andronico)
Jun 21Approve 2022-059 - Appropriation - $53,000,000 for District Improvement…Motion: Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by…Passed 7–1 · Palmucci: Not recorded
June 21, 2022: Approve 2022-059 - Appropriation - $53,000,000 for District Improvement Financing
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-059 - Appropriation - $53,000,000 for District Improvement Financing Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
Jun 21Approve 2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of…Motion: Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by…Passed 7–1 · Palmucci: Not recorded
June 21, 2022: Approve 2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1455 Hancock Street - Schedule A
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1455 Hancock Street - Schedule A Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
Jun 21Approve 2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor HarrisPassed 7–1 · Palmucci: Not recorded
June 21, 2022: Approve 2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1455 Hancock Street - Schedule B
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1455 Hancock Street - Schedule B Solicitor Timmins requested that damages in the amount agreed upon is $2,995,000 be awarded Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
Jun 21Approve 2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of…Motion: Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by…Passed 7–1 · Palmucci: Not recorded
June 21, 2022: Approve 2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1459 Hancock Street - Schedule A
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1459 Hancock Street - Schedule A Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
Jun 21Approve 2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor HarrisPassed 7–1 · Palmucci: Not recorded
June 21, 2022: Approve 2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1459 Hancock Street - Schedule B
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1459 Hancock Street - Schedule B Solicitor Timmins requested that damages in the amount agreed upon is $3,920,000 be awarded Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
Jun 21Approve 2022-072A - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan…Motion: Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by…Passed 7–1 · Palmucci: Not recorded
June 21, 2022: Approve 2022-072A - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $15,000,000 for Animal Shelter
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-072A - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $15,000,000 for Animal Shelter Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
Jun 21Approve 2022-072B - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan…Motion: Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by…Passed 7–1 · Palmucci: Not recorded
June 21, 2022: Approve 2022-072B - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $3,000,000 for Vehicles
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-072B - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $3,000,000 for Vehicles Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
Jun 21Approve 2022-072C - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan…Motion: Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Palmucci: Not recorded
June 21, 2022: Approve 2022-072C - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $7,000,000 for Public Buildings
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes say Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began; the count (7-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2022-072C - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $7,000,000 for Public Buildings Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-0.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
Votes with no disagreement (44)
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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