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RESUMEN DE REUNIÓNGenerado por IA

Quincy City Council — 5 de enero de 2026

Esta fue la sesión organizativa (de toma de posesión) del 84.º Quincy City Council, celebrada en el Great Hall del James R. McIntyre Government Center. La sesión incluyó la toma de juramento de los nueve concejales recién posesionados, palabras de la auditora del estado de Massachusetts Diana DiZoglio, la elección de la directiva del concejo y la adopción de los puntos procedimentales estándar. Cabe destacar que este concejo incluye cinco mujeres y seis funcionarios electos por primera vez, lo que lo convierte en el primer concejo con mayoría femenina en la historia de Quincy.

Ceremonia e invocación

La secretaria municipal Nicole Crispo presidió la toma de posesión. La guardia de honor del ROTC de North Quincy High School presentó las banderas, y las Quincy Girl Scouts dirigieron el Juramento a la Bandera. La reverenda Rebecca Froom de la United First Parish Church pronunció la invocación, exhortando a los líderes a escuchar con "curiosidad y compasión". Los nueve concejales prestaron juramento ante la secretaria municipal.

La auditora estatal Diana DiZoglio pronunció el discurso principal, felicitó al nuevo concejo y reflexionó sobre la importancia del gobierno local en la construcción de la confianza pública. Subrayó la importancia de presentarse ante los ciudadanos, de hacer lo correcto incluso bajo presión, y señaló el carácter histórico de la elección del primer concejo con mayoría femenina de Quincy. Compartió su propia experiencia como legisladora primeriza y animó a los concejales a "sentir el miedo y hacer lo correcto de todas formas".

Elección del presidente del concejo (Item 2026-001)

La concejala Riley nominó a Anne Mahoney (At-large) para presidenta del concejo, elogiando su historial de priorizar a los residentes por encima de las agendas personales o políticas y su experiencia en períodos anteriores en el concejo. La concejala McKee secundó la nominación, calificando a Mahoney como "una defensora sin miedo de la transparencia y la supervisión gubernamental", cuya disposición pasada a ser una voz crítica solitaria inspiró a los residentes a participar y presentarse como candidatos. El concejal Yuan también expresó su apoyo, agradeciendo a los votantes de Quincy lo que describió como un mandato para el cambio, la fiscalización y el equilibrio de poderes.

No se presentaron otras nominaciones.

Votación: Unánime, 9–0. Mahoney fue entonces juramentada como presidenta del concejo por la secretaria municipal Crispo.

En sus palabras como presidenta recién electa, Mahoney reconoció la composición histórica del concejo, prometió liderar con justicia, transparencia y rendición de cuentas, y delineó prioridades que incluyen salvaguardias financieras, ordenanzas de responsabilidad fiscal, vivienda, infraestructura y planificación a largo plazo. Se comprometió a ejercer una supervisión colaborativa pero independiente de la administración: "La supervisión no es obstrucción. Es buen gobierno."

Elección de la secretaria de comités (Item 2026-002)

La concejala Ash nominó a Jennifer Manning, quien ha ejercido como secretaria de comités durante 12 años, destacando su profundo conocimiento institucional de las ordenanzas, resoluciones y procedimientos municipales. La concejala DiBona secundó la nominación, señalando que Manning ha trabajado con 25 concejales diferentes desde 2014 y ha sido un recurso central para la precisión procedimental y la comunicación.

Votación: Unánime, 9–0. Manning fue redesignada como secretaria de comités.

Adopción de las normas del concejo (Item 2026-003)

La concejala Ryan presentó una moción para adoptar las normas del City Council para la sesión 2026–2027. La concejala Ash secundó la moción.

Votación: Unánime, 9–0.

Autorización para imprimir el calendario del City Council (Item 2026-004)

El concejal Yuan presentó una moción para autorizar a la secretaria municipal a mandar imprimir el calendario del City Council. La concejala DiBona secundó la moción.

Votación: Unánime, 9–0.

Adopción del calendario de sesiones 2026 (Item 2026-005)

La concejala DiBona presentó una moción para adoptar el calendario de sesiones del City Council para 2026. La concejala Jacobs secundó la moción. La próxima sesión ordinaria está programada para el martes 20 de enero de 2026.

Votación: Unánime, 9–0.

Clausura

La reverenda Lori Brunie de la House Congregational Church ofreció una bendición final. La presidenta del concejo Mahoney agradeció al alcalde Koch, a la auditora estatal, a Quincy Access Television y a todos los participantes, antes de invitar a los asistentes a una recepción. La sesión se levantó.

Puntos clave

Concejo histórico posesionado: El 84.º Quincy City Council incluye cinco mujeres y seis funcionarios electos por primera vez, convirtiéndose en el primer concejo con mayoría femenina en la historia de la ciudad.

Mahoney elegida presidenta del concejo por unanimidad: Anne Mahoney fue reelegida a la presidencia del concejo con un enfoque declarado en la transparencia, la supervisión fiscal y una relación independiente pero constructiva con la administración.

Jennifer Manning redesignada como secretaria de comités: La veterana secretaria con 12 años de servicio fue retenida por unanimidad, aportando continuidad institucional a un concejo en gran parte nuevo.

Todos los puntos organizativos fueron aprobados por unanimidad: Las normas del concejo, el calendario de sesiones y el programa de 2026 fueron adoptados sin debate ni disidencia.

Tono establecido para el período: Tanto el discurso de Mahoney como las palabras de nominación de la concejala McKee señalaron la intención de plantear preguntas más exigentes al gobierno municipal que en sesiones recientes, con varios concejales enfatizando la rendición de cuentas y la supervisión como prioridades fundamentales.

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Qué ocurrió en esta reunión

2026-001 – Nominación y Elección del Presidente del Concejo Municipal City Clerk Crispo

# Summary: 2026-001 – Nomination and Election of President of City Council

City Clerk Crispo presided over the City Council's organizational meeting, during which Councilor Riley nominated Ann Mahoney for City Council President, highlighting her experience on the Quincy School Committee, her qualities of energy, empathy, humor, and humility, and her decisive return to council based on overwhelming voter support. Riley emphasized that Mahoney would work collaboratively with the mayor and city department heads to prioritize public safety, education, reliable services, and responsible financial management, while another councilor seconded the nomination and praised her fearless advocacy for government transparency and oversight. Councilor Young also expressed support, thanking residents for voting for change, and the council voted unanimously to elect Mahoney as president. In her inaugural address, President Mahoney highlighted the historic nature of the newly elected council—which includes five women, including two Asian women—and outlined her vision for fair, prepared leadership focused on transparency, accountability, professionalism, mutual respect, and collaboration with city administration and the public.

2026-002 – Nominación y Elección del Secretario de Comités City Clerk Crispo

# Summary of 2026-002 – Nomination and Election of the Clerk of Committees City Clerk Crispo

Councilor Ash nominated Jennifer Manning as Clerk of Committees for the 2026-2027 council session, highlighting her extensive institutional knowledge of city ordinances and historical issues. Councilor De Bona seconded the motion, praising Manning's 10-12 years of dedicated service maintaining official records, documents, resolutions, and ordinances while ensuring procedural accuracy and facilitating council communication. The council unanimously elected Manning to the position, recognizing her value as an asset to the city council.

2026-003 – Introducción y Adopción del Reglamento del Concejo Municipal City Clerk Crispo

Councilor Ryan made a motion for the introduction and adoption of the rules of the city council for the 2026-2027 session. Councilor Ash seconded the motion. The council voted unanimously to adopt the rules of the city council.

2026-004 – Autorizar al City Clerk para Imprimir el Calendario del Concejo Municipal City Clerk Crispo

Councilor Yan made a motion to authorize the city clerk to have the city council calendar printed. Councilor De Bona seconded the motion. The council voted unanimously to authorize the printing of the city council calendar.

2026-005 – Adopción del Calendario de Sesiones del Concejo Municipal 2026 City Clerk Crispo La próxima Sesión Regular del Concejo se celebrará el martes, 20 de enero de 2026 lÉâ tÜx vÉÜw|tÄÄç |Çä|àxw àÉ tààxÇw à{x áãxtÜ|Çz |Ç Éy g{x KGà{dâ|Çvç V|àç VÉâÇv|Ä `ÉÇwtç? ]tÇâtÜç H? ECEI á|å ÉËvÄÉv~ |Ç à{x xäxÇ|Çz g{x ZÜxtà [tÄÄ ]tÅxá eA `v\ÇàçÜx ZÉäxÜÇÅxÇà VxÇàxÜ DFCH [tÇvÉv~ fàÜxxà

Councilor De Bona made a motion for the adoption of the 2026 city council meeting schedule. Councilor Jacobs seconded the motion. The council voted unanimously to adopt the 2026 city council meeting schedule.

Puntos de agenda (5)

Procedural (5)

1Procedural2026-001 – Nominación y Elección del Presidente del Concejo Municipal City Clerk Crispo

The City Council will nominate and elect a President of the City Council for the 2026 term.

Qué ocurrió

2Procedural2026-002 – Nominación y Elección del Secretario de Comités City Clerk Crispo

The City Council will nominate and elect a Clerk of Committees for the 2026 term.

Qué ocurrió

3Procedural2026-003 – Introducción y Adopción del Reglamento del Concejo Municipal City Clerk Crispo

The City Council will introduce and adopt its Rules of Procedure for how meetings and business will be conducted.

Qué ocurrió

4Procedural2026-004 – Autorizar al City Clerk para Imprimir el Calendario del Concejo Municipal City Clerk Crispo

The City Clerk is authorized to have the 2026 City Council calendar printed and distributed.

Qué ocurrió

6Procedural2026-005 – Adopción del Calendario de Sesiones del Concejo Municipal 2026 City Clerk Crispo La próxima Sesión Regular del Concejo se celebrará el martes, 20 de enero de 2026 lÉâ tÜx vÉÜw|tÄÄç |Çä|àxw àÉ tààxÇw à{x áãxtÜ|Çz |Ç Éy g{x KGà{dâ|Çvç V|àç VÉâÇv|Ä `ÉÇwtç? ]tÇâtÜç H? ECEI á|å ÉËvÄÉv~ |Ç à{x xäxÇ|Çz g{x ZÜxtà [tÄÄ ]tÅxá eA `v\ÇàçÜx ZÉäxÜÇÅxÇà VxÇàxÜ DFCH [tÇvÉv~ fàÜxxà

The City Council will adopt its official meeting schedule for 2026, with regular meetings beginning on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Qué ocurrió

Votos adicionales registrados en actas

Election of Council President

aye 9

Anne Mahoneyaye

David Jacobsaye

Deborah Rileyaye

Maggie McKeeaye

Noel DiBonaaye

Richard Ashaye

Virginia Ryanaye

Walter Hubleyaye

Ziqiang Yuanaye

Election of Clerk of Committees

aye 9

Anne Mahoneyaye

David Jacobsaye

Deborah Rileyaye

Maggie McKeeaye

Noel DiBonaaye

Richard Ashaye

Virginia Ryanaye

Walter Hubleyaye

Ziqiang Yuanaye

Adoption of City Council Rules for 2026-2027 Session

aye 9

Anne Mahoneyaye

David Jacobsaye

Deborah Rileyaye

Maggie McKeeaye

Noel DiBonaaye

Richard Ashaye

Virginia Ryanaye

Walter Hubleyaye

Ziqiang Yuanaye

Authorize City Clerk to Print City Council Calendar

aye 9

Anne Mahoneyaye

David Jacobsaye

Deborah Rileyaye

Maggie McKeeaye

Noel DiBonaaye

Richard Ashaye

Virginia Ryanaye

Walter Hubleyaye

Ziqiang Yuanaye

Adoption of 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule

aye 7 · absent 2

Anne Mahoneyaye

David Jacobsaye

Deborah Rileyaye

Maggie McKeeaye

Noel DiBonaaye

Richard Ashabsent

Virginia Ryanaye

Walter Hubleyabsent

Ziqiang Yuanaye

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Happy new year. Welcome. I am city clerk Nicole Krispbow and it's my honor and privilege to preside over the swearing in of the 84th Quinsey City Council, Monday, January 5th, 2026 here in the great hall.

Please stand. I would like to call the North Quinsey High ROC color guard to the well for the posting of the colors. Other odd. I would also like to welcome the Girl Scouts of Quinzy to the well to lead in the pledge of allegiance.

I pledge allegiance. Quiet, girls. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

You may be seated. Hi. Hey. Or or It's my honor to introduce Reverend Rebecca Fum from the United First Parish Church to lead us in this evening's invocation. Will you take a deep breath with me? Feeling that spirit of life, that spirit of love that moves within, between, and beyond us all.

Breathe in. Breathe out. And I invite you to lift your hearts and join me in the spirit of invocation and prayer. Listening in these words for the language of faith most meaningful to you. Eternal presence known by many names.

known in many ways. We gather this evening in the heart of the city, a city formed by people from many backgrounds, many life experiences, many generations, many faith traditions. A city that spreads from wooded hills to coastlines with every form of home and household between the two.

In our time together this evening and in the years of these counselors service, may our leaders and all of us be blessed with the gift of listening, of opening our ears, our hearts, our minds to reach out to those who are similar and different from us, to listen with curiosity and compassion for one another's experiences.

So that we might bring a perspective of moral courage and gracious clarity to understanding the obstacles and opportunities that face us as a city, a community, and a country. In times of division, let us be people who reach out in connection, honoring our shared humanity and our shared ideals as we work for a most more loving, compassionate future.

We pray this for love's sake. Amen. And blessed be. Thank you. Thank you in leading us in that beautiful prayer. It is now my privilege to administer the oath of office for the 84th Quinsey City Council.

Counselors, please stand. Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. I state your name. I do solemnly swear domly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the commonwealth of Massachusetts and I will support the Constitution thereof and I will support the Constitution.

So help me God. So help me God. I state your name. I indict do solemnly swear and affirm domly swear and affirm that I will faithfully and impartially I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me all the duties incumbent upon me as a council excuse me as a member of the Quinsey city council as a member of the Quinsey city council according to the best of my abilities according to the That's my understanding and agreeably understanding agreeably to the rules and regulations of the constitution to the rules and regulations of the constitution in the laws of the commonwealth in the laws of the commonalth in the ordinances of the city of Quinsey in the ordinances of the city of so help me God so help me God I state your name I state my name do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States that I will support the Constitution United States.

Congratulations, counselors. Thank you. You may be seated. It is truly an honor to welcome a leader who has dedicated her career to public service and to strengthen trust in our government throughout the Commonwealth.

We are grateful she could join us here this evening for this special occasion. Please join me in welcoming the Honorable Diana Daglio, State Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Well, good evening, Quinzy.

I said good evening, Quinzy. Good evening. It is a good evening. We get to be here tonight to celebrate uh the wonderful inaugural ceremony for some amazing folks here tonight who have worked really really hard who want to make a difference in this community.

Some familiar faces, some new faces. And I am just thrilled for the city of Quinsey that we have the opportunity to celebrate tonight such amazing representation here at the local level. Uh, now excuse me while I show you how old I am.

And when I first started in politics, folks and in government some years ago, I was the rookie, the new kid on the block. And recently, I had the privilege as a woman in her 40s of getting called a seasoned veteran legisl elected official.

And you can imagine how uh wonderful those words were to hear. Uh but friends, I am here tonight to offer some brief remarks to offer some words of encouragement. Again, I do want to congratulate all of the newly sworn in city councilors.

Uh mayor, thank you so much for hosting me in this wonderful city. Thanks for all that you do. Uh to my colleagues in the legislature who are here tonight, I see uh our great senator, some of our representatives.

Thank you so much for your service to this community, for your wonderful partnership. It's been my honor to serve alongside of you, some of you for I think roughly 15 years. It's great to be uh in your home community.

Thanks for your service. Can we give a round of applause, folks? And I love being in Quincy. I was actually just here uh several weeks ago for a meeting with some local activists and I had the honor and privilege of joining uh many of you at the Flag Day celebration this year in Quincy as well where I have to say I think I got to see every single resident and child in this community uh out joining in the festivities, walking in the procession and the parade with their families and friends.

And it was really great to see so many people coming together uh in such a tight-knit community, especially since Quincy is a community of what is it over 100,000 residents. Friends, over 100,000 people live in this community.

But if you were at uh that celebration, it was as though every single person in the street knew every other person in the street that day. hugs, handshakes, warm greetings, kindness being offered to each other.

And I'm talking about the type of kindness that goes beyond, you know, that sort of surface level, hi, how are you? Nice to see you, how's your day, great, and passing that you give to folks you don't really know.

This was the these are the types of interactions where you could tell that folks went way back, that they had known each other for years, and that you deeply cared about each other that day. It was just so great to see.

Um, I have to say I was inspired. Look, I I travel a lot around communities across the state, across the Commonwealth. There are 351 cities and towns. I heal from the great city of Methuan. I know a Northshore Marramac Valley girl.

Thanks for having me here, everybody. We appreciate it. But it's so great to see a community like this, this big, uh, still have that ability to come together in that tight-knit fashion. And you can tell that Quincy just gets it.

Quincy gets it. Qui Quincy understands that people come before politics. Quincy understands that people come before profits. Quincy understands that people come before power. And what better way for Quinsey to demonstrate that understanding than by electing people who are committed to that mission right here at the local level.

People who want to build trust between our local government and this community is everyday people. So that people, especially those who may be feeling unheard or left behind, know that those leading our government, our local government, truly are serving this community the way that it deserves with openness, with transparency, with accountability, with accessibility.

Friends, time Friends, times are tough. Times are tough across the board in this nation, in this state. We know that politics is dividing this nation. It's dividing this nation. Politics is not just dividing this nation.

It is also dividing people in this very state and dividing neighbors from each other. People are feeling that division. They're feeling that loneliness. And a lot of people are losing faith and hope. Not just in government, but in humanity.

They're just losing faith and hope because of these types of divides that are separating us from each other from being together in community the way I got to see Quincy together in community on Flag Day during that 400 year celebration for example and here tonight joining in community across those political divides breaking down barriers building bridges instead dead.

And we as elected leaders, we have a very unique opportunity and a responsibility to be people who can and will make a difference. Even if it's not, in our opinion, some big grandiose huge dramatic act or gesture that we're able to perform.

We have the ability every day through the work of our elected office to make a difference in someone's life. Now, I don't know if there are any members of the school committee here tonight, but if you are, thank you for your service.

Folks in the school committee will know that you can make a difference in the life of a family by just taking a call from a concerned and upset parent who feels as though their child may not have been treated the best.

And despite how you're feeling in that moment, offer to be a voice and demonstrate to that parent that their voice matters. Let them know their voice counts. counselors. When you get those calls, which you will to those newly elected to serve at oh 1000 p.m.

on a Sunday night, 11 p.m. on a Monday night, 5:30 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, Saturday afternoon, and all the hours in between. and folks call because they want to talk to you about the joys of trash pickup or what's going on with their street light or the fact that their neighbor's light is too brightly shining on their house and you need to do something about it or they want to talk to you about the local budget.

We know folks across the state are struggling with their local budgets, with getting that chapter 90 transportation funding, getting your local chapter 70 school funding, dealing with special education circuit breaker.

All of these things are cause for concern across the state of Massachusetts. And those things will be on the table for discussion right here in Quincy as well. and just offering to be an ear, a listening ear, and chat with somebody who's concerned, who cares, picking up the phone, calling people back, showing up when others won't.

That's what makes all of the difference. You know, somebody said to me, it was years ago when I first started out, I was a state representative long ago, serving alongside of uh my wonderful colleagues here.

And when I was a state representative, I had just gotten elected and I didn't really know what to do as a newly elected state representative. And someone said to me, Diana, you know, you don't need to know everything.

Nobody expects you to know every single thing that's happening. But showing up, that's half the battle right there. Just show up. Show up for people when they're upset. when they're sad, when they're confused, and yes, when they're hopeful as well.

Be that listening ear and be that person who's willing to represent them and be their voice because people can really use that hope right now. And if they're not going to get that hope at the federal level, and if they're not going to get that hope even at the state level, I know that in a city like Quinsey, that they're going to get that hope from the local officials that are sitting here today.

And when tough decisions have to be made, which they will, uh, and there's a decision, for example, one might differ, uh, you know, than some of our friends elected to serve that are in the seats next to us, but we know in our heart it's the right thing to do.

My encouragement to everyone tonight is to work up the courage to feel that little bit of fear that you always feel when you're going against the grain, but do the right thing anyway. You know, people say to me quite often these days as the auditor of the Commonwealth when they are not asking me the question, where's my audit?

when they're not asking that question. Um, folks will will say to me, you know, h how do you do what you do if if you feel like no one's agreeing with you or if you feel like you're getting stonewalled, you know, it's almost like it's almost like you just you seem like you're just fearless.

Uh, no. Uh, friends, I feel afraid quite often. uh on the daily actually. Uh I get afraid of what they'll say, afraid of what they'll do, afraid of how folks might try to get rid of me, afraid they'll come after me through the media or that they'll troll me on social media and online.

Uh afraid of being judged harshly or rejected for standing by my values or a position I hold on an issue that's important to me and the people that I serve. I feel afraid all the time, but I feel that fear and I decide to just proceed anyway.

And that, my friends, is what I am encouraging not just the folks up here to do uh who are leading this great city, but anyone who's listening who's here tonight, you're obviously here uh because either you know someone who's sitting up here or because you are deeply invested in this community and you care about this community or both.

And as Quincy proceeds to continue being the tight commi tight-knit community that I know it is and getting even tighter knit, uh my encouragement is to always allow yourself to feel that fear. Acknowledge it.

But when you know you're doing the right thing, feel the fear and do the right thing anyways. Even if you're standing alone, even if you're the only one talking about what you're talking about, do what you know in your gut and your heart is the right thing.

And you can't go wrong. And as you get sworn in tonight in this historic moment, swearing in Quincy's first women majority city council ever. My hope is that this amazing council continues uh to make progress toward giving everyone in Quincy a seat at the table and that you make the best of this opportunity to serve, be courageous, and let your own unique voice be heard and shine your own unique light on what's happening in local government here in the city of Quinzy to spread hope as the community leaders that you are.

Thank you so much and congratulations to the Quincy City. Thank you everybody. Thank you, Madam Auditor. I am truly inspired by your comments. At this time, we will begin our organizational meeting of the Quinsey City Council, 6:30 p.m.

Going to call the role. Councelor Ash, present. Councelor Deborna, present. Councelor Hubley, Councelor Jacobs, present. Councelor Mahoney, present. Council McKe, present. Councelor Riley, present. Councelor Ryan, present.

Council Yan, present. I will now read into the record the open meeting law. Pursuant to the open meeting law, any person may make an audio or video recording of this public meeting or may transmit the meeting through any medium.

Attendees are therefore advised of such recordings or transmissions are being made, whether perceived or unpersceived, and are deemed acknowledged and permissible. First item on the agenda this evening is the nomination and election of the city council president.

I will now accept nominations for the president of the 2026 2027 council session. I'd like to recognize councelor Riley. Thank you, Madam Clerk. It is an honor and a privilege to be here this evening and to nominate Ann Mahoney as president of this 84th Quinsey City Council.

I've known Anne since she was first elected to the Quinsey School Committee where she established herself as someone who puts the needs of the people she represents ahead of her own. She does not make decisions to advance a personal agenda.

She makes them because she believes they are right and just. Anne lives and leads with energy and empathy, humor and humility, with passion and compassion. Her return to this council is no accident. The residents of Quinsey overwhelmingly voted her back to represent them in this diverse and proud city we all love.

I know we can count on her experience and wisdom to guide us all as we take on the inevitable challenges and changes that the future brings. As we usher in Quinsey's 401st year and our nation's 250, our city continues to make history with six firsttime elected officials and five women serving on this council.

There is no doubt Abigail Adams would be proud. I am confident that Ann will work collaborative collaboratively with with our mayor and city department heads, advocate for all members of our community and stay focused on the priority of our con constituents.

She along with this council will maintain an unwavering commitment to public safety, to public education, and reliable public services while balancing responsible financial decision-making. Ann will lead this council with a steadfast focus on the greater good.

So, I ask my fellow counselors, let's do good things together in the coming two years and elect Mahoney as our council president. Thank you. Thank you, councelor Riley. Do we have a second? Council Key.

Thank you. I'm elated to second councelor Riley's nomination. Sorry. Is it on? Oh, okay. Okay. Thank you, Clerk Chriso. Oh, now I hear it. Sorry. I am I am elated to second councelor Riley's nomination of Anne Mahoney as council president.

Um, like state auditor Diana Daglio, whom we are so honored to have as our guest speaker tonight, Councelor Mahoney is a fearless, maybe sometimes fearful, uh, advocate of government transparency and oversight.

In her previous terms on the council, she was frequently the only voice to critically question city policies and spending. Her courage, integrity, and willingness to speak truth to power not only inspired residents to become advocates themselves and even run for office, but also built confidence in our democratic process.

As president, councelor Mahoney will no doubt continue to center her work around residents best interests and will lead the council with vision, equinimity, and grace. I can't think of anyone I would rather have helming the council.

And as a first-time counselor, I feel incredibly lucky to learn the ropes from a lawmaker and human being I admire so much. While the work will no doubt be challenging, I hope Councelor Mahoney will take solace in the fact that she will definitely not be the only one asking tough questions on this council.

I look forward to working with all council members and city residents this term. Thank you, Council M. Are there any other nominations for president of the 2026 2027 council session? Yes. Hello, Council Young.

Hello. I can't say anything before I say special thanks to the people of Quincy for this historic election. People voted for change. Without the people's support, we wouldn't be able to sit here to elect an MONI as president of the city council and won the election with by the decisive margin, clearly demonstrating the the public's approve and appreciation for the work she did as the formal city councelor.

that's providing real checks and the balances. For this reason, I warmly and fully support to elect Amonyi as president of the city council. And once again, thanks to you, the people of Quincy. Any other comments?

Seeing none, I will now close the nominations with a motion made by Council Riley and seconded by Council McKe. I will now call the role. Councelor Ash, yes. Council Deborah, yes. Councelor Hubley, yes.

Councel Jacobs, yes. Council Mahoney, yes. Council McKe. Council Riley, yes. Council Ryan, yes. Council Yan, yes. Motion passes with a unanimous vote. Congratulations, Council Mahoney. Enjoy your podium.

Okay, please raise your right hand and repeat after me. I state your name. I, Ann Mahoney, do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

And I will support the Constitution thereof and I will support the Constitution thereof. So help me God. So help me God. I state your name. I and Mahomi solemnly swear and affirm solemnly swear and affirm that I will faithfully and impartially that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me all the duties incumbent upon me as president of the Quinsey City Council as president of the Quinsey City Council to the best of my abilities to the best of my abilities and understanding and understanding agreeably agreeably to the rules and regulations of the constitution to the rules and regulation of the constitution and the laws of the Commonwealth and the laws of the Commonwealth and the ordinances of the city of Quinsey and the ordinances of the city of Quinsey.

So help me God. So help me God. I state your name. I am Mahoney do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States that I will support the Constitution of the United States.

Congrat Thank you. Thank you everybody for being here tonight. Tonight we stand at a turning point for Quinsey, a city with a proud history and an even brighter future. This moment is not just about the new council.

It's about the trust of our residents have placed in us and the responsibility we share to honor that trust. Before I begin, I want to acknowledge and thank former elected officials and officials that are in the audience and public servants who are with us this evening.

Your service has helped shape this city and we are grateful for the foundation that you have laid. We have Representative Bruce Ears. He was um and he was also W six counselor. And we have Miss um Tina Kill School Committee.

We have Mr. Scott Campbell, counselor at large. Representative Tachi Chan, state representative. Mr. James Davis, a former W four counselor. Mr. Steven Durkin, former W five counselor. Mr. John Keenan, counselor at large and our state senator.

Mayor Thomas Ko. I should have started with you. I'm sorry. Mayor, we have Mr. Michael Morrisy, our district attorney. We have Courtney Perios from the school committee. We have Mayor William Failen, our former mayor.

Thank you for joining us. And Mr. Joseph Sheay, our city clerk and county commissioner. And then we also have Mr. Joseph Newton, our former ward counselor and our our assistant clerk. Correct. Madam Auditor Diana Doga, thank you very much for being here.

Miss Kathy Hubley from the school committee and Miss Mary Collins, our former school committee member. I think that covers everybody hopefully in the room. I also want to congratulate our new school committee members, Kate Campbell, I think her daughter was part of the Girl Scouts, and Tom Le Young.

and Tom Le Young, our first Asian-American school committee member and Tina Cahill on her re-election. I also want to extend my sincere thanks to re Reverend Rebecca Froom for being with us this evening and for her words and guidance and for Reverend Brun who will be offering the benediction at the conclusion of tonight's ceremony.

I'm grateful for both of their presence and for their service for our community. And last but certainly not least, I would like to say thank you to the state auditor Diane Duglio for joining us this evening and for her continued commitment to the citizens of Massachusetts.

Thank you for being here. And I thank everyone for being here tonight. My fellow counselors, city officials, family, friends, and most importantly, the residents of Quinsey who are watching both here and online.

Thank you for to QAV for providing exceptional coverage for our public meetings and events. To my colleagues on the council, thank you for the confidence that you have placed in me. I'm honored to serve as your city council president and I take that responsibility seriously.

I also want to acknowledge the families of all of our counselors for their patience and support, especially on the long nights when this work follows us home. Public service is never a solo effort. None of us would be here without the people who believe in us and keep us grounded.

So, thank you This election was not just about individual candidates. It was about what the residents are asking of their government. Transparency, accountability, and thoughtful decision-making. They want a council that listens, challenges assumptions, and does the work in the open.

It was also historic. Five women were elected to the Quinsey City Council, including two Asian women. That matters because our council should reflect the community it serves. Different perspectives strengthen decision-making, improve outcomes, and deepen public trust.

That message matters, and it must guide us. Serving as your city council president is not about authority, it's about stewardship. Our role is to represent the people to be both a check and a partner in city government and to ensure decisions are made with care, sound information and respect to the taxpayers.

We serve in the city of Adams, home to John John Quinsey and Abigail, a place where debate was not feared but expected. John Adams once reminded us that liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.

These leaders understood that democracy depends on an informed public and a governing body willing to debate openly, share information, and explore ideas. That tradition matters and it belongs in this chamber.

As president, my commitment is to lead the council that is fair, prepared, and focused on the public interest. Council meetings should be places where ideas are tested, deliberation is encouraged, and debate is conducted with professionalism and mutual respect.

In this city especially, healthy debate is not a distraction from progress. It is how progress is made. In the weeks ahead, the council will take up issues residents deeply care about. Strengthening financial safeguards, improving public transparency, and advancing ordinances related to fiscal responsibility and long-term financial health.

We will also face decisions about housing, infrastructure, public service, and long-term planning. These issues are complex and they deserve careful deliberation, not rushed votes or incomplete information.

I believe strongly in public engagement. The council belongs to the people of Quinsey. Residents should feel welcomed here, heard here, respected here. I encourage you to attend meetings, participate in hearings, and stay engaged.

Your voices matter, and they make our decisions better. I also believe in collaboration. While the council has an independent role, progress requires communication and cooperation with the administration.

I am committed to working constructively with the mayor and the city department heads grounded in mutual respect and a shared goal of doing what's best for Quinsey. At the same time, the council has a responsibility to ask hard questions and expect clear answers.

Oversight is not obstruction. It's good governance. And we will do that work professionally, respectfully, and productively. To my fellow counselors, those being beginning your service and those continuing it.

I look forward to working with each of you. We come from different backgrounds and perspectives and a breath of experience is our strength. I pledge to run meetings that are fair, orderly, and respectful and to support the council culture that represents part preparation and integrity and teamwork.

To the residents of Quinsey, thank you for your trust. You expect your elected officials to be honest, accessessible, and accountable. You expect us to act in a long-term interest of the city, not just the next vote or the next headline.

That is not the standard I intend. That is the standard I intend to uphold. While we not while we may not always agree and we may not always get everything right, we can promise that debate will be honest, decisions will be deliberate, and the public interest will always come first.

Tonight, we begin a new chapter for this council and for our city. Let's work together to make this a city where every voice matters and every decision reflects our shared values. I'm honored to serve as your city council president and we are ready to get to work.

Thank you. I guess what I have to do. Okay. What do I say? Do you want to do the meeting? I don't know. What are you talking about? I'm going to finish the meeting with Jen's nomination. If you want to sit there, I'll go back to you.

Our next item on the agenda this evening is the nomination and election of the clerk of committees. I will now accept nominations for clerk of committee for the 2026 2027 council session. I'd like to recognize councelor Ash.

Thank you, Clerko. I would like to nominate Jennifer Manning as the clerk of committees for the upcoming council session. U Jennifer Manning has been in her position as clerk of committees for the city council for 12 years.

Um as councilors Kaine and Mahoney I hope can attest to and would agree with me, she's a wealth of institutional knowledge. As the uh six newly sworn in counselors um will soon realize she has um not only knowledge on city ordinances and historical issues like resolves, but personal and professional um personal professional for all of us.

Um, she will she has been an asset to myself on my first term. Um, and I know that she will continue to be an asset to to both myself and to all of you as well. Um, so it gives me great pleasure to nominate Jennifer Manning.

Thank you, Councelor Ash. Do I have a second? Councelor De Bona. Thank you, Madam Chair. Actually, Madame Clerk, I would like to second the motion for Jennifer Manning. Jenna has been a huge asset for the city council as our clerk of committees.

I've had the honor of serving um with Jen for the last 10 years and I really got to know how valuable she has been uh my two years as city council president four years ago. Um Jen does a great job with maintaining official records uh documents resolutions ordinance for the committees and the council.

I know that firsthand. Jen has served a central point for information, facilitating important communication, documentation, and procedural accuracy to support the council members. Uh, I don't know if people know this, since 2014, she's worked with 25 other counselors up here with a variety of different personalities, which you can see here tonight, which is a good thing.

I'm looking forward to serving with all of you as well. I'm happy to second the motion and give Jennifer Manning my vote tonight. Thank you. Thank you, Council Deon. Are there any other nominations for clerk committees for the 2026 2027 council session?

Seeing none, I'll call the role. Councelor Ash. Yes. Councelor Debona. Yes. Councelor Hubley. Yes. Councelor Jacobs. Yes. Councelor McKe. Yes. Councelor Riley. Yes. Councelor Ryan. Yes. Councelor Yan.

Yes. President Mahoney. Yes. Motion passes with a unanimous vote. Congratulations, Jen. The next item on the agenda this evening is the introduction and adoption of the rules of the city council for 2627 session.

Is there a motion? I would like to council Ryan. Oh, sorry. Yes. Council Ryan here. I would like to introduce the motion for the approval of the introduction and adoption of the rules of the city council.

With a motion made by council Ryan, do I have a second? Councelor Ash. I will now call the role. Councelor Ash, yes. Council Debana, Councelor Hubley, Councelor Jacobs, yes. Councelor McKe, yes. Councelor Riley, yes.

Council Ryan, yes. Councelor Yan, yes. President Mahoney, yes. Thank you. The next item on the agenda this evening is the authoriz this evening is authorizing the city clerk to have the city council calendar printed.

Is there a motion? Councelor Ash. Council Young, I'm making a motion to authorize a city clerk to have a city council calendar printed. Thank you. With a motion on the table by council Yan. Do I have a second?

Second by councelor Debona. I'll call the role. Councelor Ash. Yes. Council Deona. Yes. Councelor Hubley. Yes. Councelor Jacobs. Yes. Council McKe. Yes. Council Riley. Yes. Councelor Ryan. Yes. Councelor Yan.

Yes. President Mahoney. Yes. Motion passes. The final item on the agenda this evening is the adoption of the 2026 city council meeting schedule. Is there a motion? Council Debana like to make a motion.

Um, do I have a second? Councelor Jacobs. I will now call the role. Councelor Ash. Councelor Dana. Yes. Councelor Hubley. Councelor Jacobs. Yes. Council McKe. Yes. Council Riley. Yes. Councelor Ryan. Yes.

Councelor Young. Yes. President Mahoney. Yes. The motion passes. In conclusion, I would like to ask Reverend Lori Brunie of the House Congregational Church to lead us in this evening's benediction. Mr.

Mayor and Madame a Auditor, Quinsey City Council, distinguished guests, and wonderful members of Quinsey. Please accept this benediction. Please grant to these newly installed leaders the wisdom, the strength, and the clarity to serve the community with justice and peace.

Help them to carefully navigate the challenges of their new offices with compassion, with fairness, and with dignity. Empower them to foster unity, to be a champion for the vulnerable, and to lead with integrity, culture, and humility for the good of all citizens.

May they inspire us to move forward toward a future of promise, prosperity, and justice. Amen. Thank you. I'd like to give a special thank you to Mayor Ko, Reverend Rebecca Forum, Quinsey Girl Scouts, Quinsey Access Television, State Auditor Diana Daglio, Reverend Lori Brunie, and the North Quinsey High School ROC color.