This document is the official agenda for the Quincy City Council meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026. It outlines council membership, committee structures, and legislative matters pending before the council.
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- President: Anne M. Mahoney - City Clerk: Nicole L. Crispo - Nine Councillors representing at-large positions and six wards
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The council operates through numerous committees, including Finance, Ordinance, Oversight, Housing, Public Safety, Public Works, and others. Each committee has designated chairs, vice-chairs, and members drawn from the full council.
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- 2026-006: Safeguarding transparency, public access to information, and democratic participation in council proceedings - 2026-007: Establishing fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency - 2026-009: Strengthening the powers of the City Auditor - 2026-010 & 2026-011: Amendments to sewer/water and stormwater management enforcement (sponsored by the Mayor) - 2026-012: Amending the Mayor's official salary schedule
- 2026-018: Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 5C (supported by all councillors)
- 2026-017: Approval of location and lease for solar energy installation at Squantum Elementary School (Mayor-sponsored)
- 2026-013: Repeal of the Mayor's pay raise (Ordinance 2024-055) - 2026-014: Repeal of the Council's pay raise (Ordinance 2024-056) - 2026-015: Repeal of annual raises for elected officials (Ordinance 2024-090) - 2026-016: Order for the City Solicitor to answer questions regarding raise deferments - 2026-008: Establishing public participation procedures for council meetings
- 2026-019: A $5,000 gift from the Copeland Family Foundation to Friends of Wollaston Beach (disposed/approved)
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The standard meeting order includes roll call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, approval of minutes, mayoral communications, committee reports, and scheduling of future meetings. A notable rule states that regular council meetings shall not be interrupted by committee business.
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> The agenda reflects significant tensions around financial transparency, elected officials' compensation, public access to council proceedings, and environmental initiatives within the Quincy City Council.