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William Harris
Ward 6 · 4 terms in this record
William P. Harris (Bill Harris)
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Council terms
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Council
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 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 37 of 41 City Council meetings in 2018–2019 Council.
Missed
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 2, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 26, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 5, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (41)
- Dec 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2018 · Special: Present
- Mar 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 5, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2018 · Special: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2018–2019 Council
Dec 16Approve 2019-176 - Appropriation - $32,000,000 for Public Safety…Motion: Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by…Passed 8–1 · Harris: Not recorded
December 16, 2019: Approve 2019-176 - Appropriation - $32,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters Phase Two - Design, Engineering and Property Acquisition
Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-176 - Appropriation - $32,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters Phase Two - Design, Engineering and Property Acquisition Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 8-1 Roll Call.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
Dec 16Approve 2019-178 - Utility - Grant of Location -…Motion: Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by…Passed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded
December 16, 2019: Approve 2019-178 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Emerald Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Ian Cain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-178 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Emerald Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion Passed by 8-0.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
Dec 16Approve 2019-179 - Utility - Grant of Location -…Motion: Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by…Passed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded
December 16, 2019: Approve 2019-179 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Felton Road
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Ian Cain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-179 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Felton Road Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion Passed by 8-0.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
Dec 16Approve 2019-196 - Utility - Grant of Location -…Motion: Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by…Passed 7–2 · Harris: Not recorded
December 16, 2019: Approve 2019-196 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 178 Robertson St
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Councillor Palmucci will not support more poles until double poles in the City are gone Motion
The minutes give only the count (7-2), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-196 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 178 Robertson St Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Councillor Palmucci will not support more poles until double poles in the City are gone Motion Passed by 7-2 Roll Call.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
Dec 2Pass 2019-185 - Appropriation - $2,240,000.00 to Community Preservations…Motion: Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded
December 2, 2019: Pass 2019-185 - Appropriation - $2,240,000.00 to Community Preservations Accounts
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain and William Harris are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name Ian Cain as the mover, but Ian Cain is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2019-185 - Appropriation - $2,240,000.00 to Community Preservations Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (second: McCarthy)
Dec 2Pass 2019-186 - Appropriation - $4,152,521.86 for Short Term…Motion: Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded
December 2, 2019: Pass 2019-186 - Appropriation - $4,152,521.86 for Short Term and Long-Term Debt from District Improvement Fund (DIF)
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain and William Harris are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name Ian Cain as the mover, but Ian Cain is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2019-186 - Appropriation - $4,152,521.86 for Short Term and Long-Term Debt from District Improvement Fund (DIF) - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (second: McCarthy)
Dec 2Pass 2019-187 - Appropriation - $2,900,000.00 to General Fund…Motion: Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor…Passed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded
December 2, 2019: Pass 2019-187 - Appropriation - $2,900,000.00 to General Fund from Free Cash to Reduce Tax Rate
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Palmucci questioned if the Council had the option to increase this amount and the body doesn't not have the power to increase
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain and William Harris are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name Ian Cain as the mover, but Ian Cain is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2019-187 - Appropriation - $2,900,000.00 to General Fund from Free Cash to Reduce Tax Rate - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Palmucci questioned if the Council had the option to increase this amount and the body doesn't not have the power to increase The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (second: McCarthy)
Dec 2Pass 2019-188 - Appropriation - $1,815,111.10 to various FY20…Motion: Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded
December 2, 2019: Pass 2019-188 - Appropriation - $1,815,111.10 to various FY20 Accounts from Previous Years Encumbrances
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain and William Harris are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name Ian Cain as the mover, but Ian Cain is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2019-188 - Appropriation - $1,815,111.10 to various FY20 Accounts from Previous Years Encumbrances - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (second: McCarthy)
Dec 2Pass 2019-189 - Appropriation - $2,585,044.00 to various funds…Motion: Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthyPassed 6–2 · Harris: Not recorded
December 2, 2019: Pass 2019-189 - Appropriation - $2,585,044.00 to various funds from Free Cash in accordance with Financial Policies
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (6-2), not how each councillor voted. 7 councillors were present. The minutes name Ian Cain as the mover, but Ian Cain is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2019-189 - Appropriation - $2,585,044.00 to various funds from Free Cash in accordance with Financial Policies - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 6-2 Roll Call Vote.” (second: McCarthy)
Dec 2Passage stated that there was an over estimate, and…Motion: Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Eric…Passed 8–0 · Harris: Not recorded
December 2, 2019: Passage stated that there was an over estimate, and this is an adjustment to reflect the amount we have received
Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Eric Mason stated that there was an over estimate, and this is an adjustment to reflect the amount we have received
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain and William Harris are not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-190 - Appropriation - Amending Council Order 2019-122 - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Eric Mason stated that there was an over estimate, and this is an adjustment to reflect the amount we have received The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Hughes, second: DiBona)
Votes with no disagreement (225)
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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