← Quincy City Council

Quincy Former City Councilor

William Harris

Ward 6 · 4 terms in this record

William P. Harris (Bill Harris)

A monthly email on how they voted, starting in November.

Council terms

2024–2025 Council2022–2023 Council2020–2021 Council2018–2019 Council
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

Your Quincy ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.

Start my ballot →

Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

36 of 39meetings attended (92%) · whole council 95%
247votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole council 0%
0split votes where Harris was in the minority
0abstained
4terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Harris 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 36 of 39 City Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (39)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

Dec 15Approve 2025-138 - Appropriation - $8,802.39 Ward Six Mitigation…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded

December 15, 2025: Approve 2025-138 - Appropriation - $8,802.39 Ward Six Mitigation Funds for Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. (QCAP)

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy

The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the seconder, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0..” (Motion: Harris)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Dec 15Approve 2025-139 - Appropriation - $3,386,510 to Community Preservations…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBonaPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded

December 15, 2025: Approve 2025-139 - Appropriation - $3,386,510 to Community Preservations Accounts

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona

The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“2025-139 - Appropriation - $3,386,510 to Community Preservations Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: DiBona)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Dec 15Approve 2025-140 - Appropriation - $16,400,000 Reduction to FY26…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor HarrisPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded

December 15, 2025: Approve 2025-140 - Appropriation - $16,400,000 Reduction to FY26 Budget

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris

The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Dec 15Approve 2025-141 - Appropriation - $2,000,000 from Free Cash…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor HarrisPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded

December 15, 2025: Approve 2025-141 - Appropriation - $2,000,000 from Free Cash to Reduce the Tax Rate

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris

The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“2025-141 - Appropriation - $2,000,000 from Free Cash to Reduce the Tax Rate - Mayor Koch Councillor DiBona questioned where this puts up with free cash. Mr. Walker stated that this is the certified amount, there may be more when they recertify at a later date. Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Dec 15Approve 2025-142 - Appropriation - $9,100,000 Pension Bond Stabilization…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor HarrisPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded

December 15, 2025: Approve 2025-142 - Appropriation - $9,100,000 Pension Bond Stabilization Account

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris

The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“2025-142 - Appropriation - $9,100,000 Pension Bond Stabilization Account - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Dec 15Approve 2025-143 - Appropriation - $3,000,000 Transfer Special Revenue…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor HarrisPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded

December 15, 2025: Approve 2025-143 - Appropriation - $3,000,000 Transfer Special Revenue to Debt Service

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris

The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“2025-143 - Appropriation - $3,000,000 Transfer Special Revenue to Debt Service - Mayor Koch Councillor Ash confirmed that this is from the IHOP sale. Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Dec 15Approve 2025-144 - Authorization - $7,000,000 Stabilization as Revenue…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor HarrisPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded

December 15, 2025: Approve 2025-144 - Authorization - $7,000,000 Stabilization as Revenue Place Holder

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris

The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Dec 15Approve 2025-145 - Appropriation -$1,500,000 Transfer Hotel Motel TaxMotion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor HarrisPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded

December 15, 2025: Approve 2025-145 - Appropriation -$1,500,000 Transfer Hotel Motel Tax

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris

The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Dec 15Approve 2025-150 - Appropriation -$1,500,000 from Hotel Motel Tax…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor HarrisPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded

December 15, 2025: Approve 2025-150 - Appropriation -$1,500,000 from Hotel Motel Tax to Quincy400

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris

The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the mover, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0..” (second: Harris)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Dec 15Approve 2025-146 - Appropriation - $150,000 to Public Buildings…Motion: Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded

December 15, 2025: Approve 2025-146 - Appropriation - $150,000 to Public Buildings Personal Services from Public Buildings Contractual

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy

The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Richard Ash, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy and Scott Campbell are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the seconder, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0..” (Motion: Devine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (245)

    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.

    How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →
    Get an email when new quizzes open

    MassVoter.com · nonpartisan match quiz · About · How the Legislature voted · Local Votes · Privacy · Support MassVoter

    Report an error on this page

    See something wrong? A wrong vote, name, date or number? Tell us and we’ll check it against the source and fix it. Fixes are listed on our corrections page.