Quincy: Quincy Meeting
Summary. The Quincy City Council held its February 2, 2026 meeting with all nine members present. The meeting featured the introduction of a public comment period, with eight residents speaking on various issues including opposition to recent salary increases for the mayor and council, concerns about city debt, transparency, and snow removal procedures. The council addressed procedural questions about Rule 23b regarding objections to agenda items. The primary focus was on several ordinances seeking to repeal recent salary increases for the mayor and city councilors. All raise-related ordinances were referred to the ordinance committee for further discussion. The council also addressed transparency measures including disclosure requirements for the Monroe Building, review of short-term rental regulations, and improvements to municipal services. The meeting concluded with scheduling committee meetings for February 23, 2026.
Agenda Items
1. Open Forum/Public Comment
First-time public comment period with eight speakers addressing various city issues
- Opposition to recent salary raises
- City debt concerns
- Transparency issues
- Snow removal procedures
- Housing affordability
- LGBTQ+ remarks controversy
2026-8. Order amending council rules, establishing public participation procedures
Motion to formalize public comment procedures in council rules
- Making public forum permanent
- Establishing clear guidelines
- Three-minute speaking limit
2026-13 through 2026-31. Various ordinances repealing salary increases
Multiple ordinances seeking to repeal raises for mayor and councilors
- Transparency in raise process
- Charter requirements for salary changes
- Donation of raises to nonprofits
- Need for public hearings
2026-32. Order requiring disclosure of Monroe Building financials
Request for comprehensive report on city-owned Monroe Building tenancies and finances
- Tenant information
- Lease terms
- Financial performance
- Public transparency
2026-37. Resolution requesting briefing on winter storm response
Request for officials to brief council on January storm response and emergency procedures
- Snow removal procedures
- Code enforcement
- Elder services programs
- Community service opportunities
Motions & Votes
Motion to refer order 2026-8 establishing public participation procedures to rules committee
Moved by Councilor Riley, seconded by Councilor Ryan
Passed unanimously
Motion to refer ordinances repealing salary increases to ordinance committee
Moved by Councilor McKee, seconded by Various councilors
Passed unanimously for all ordinances
Motion to approve resolution 2026-35 supporting community media funding bills
Moved by Councilor Hughley, seconded by Councilor McKee
Passed unanimously
Motion to amend meeting minutes to include procedural ruling on Rule 23b
Moved by Councilor Yen, seconded by Councilor Jacobs
Passed unanimously
Action Items
Prepare comprehensive report on Monroe Building tenancies, lease terms, and financial performance
Assigned to Chief Financial Officer with City Solicitor · Due Within 30 days
Schedule and conduct briefing on winter storm response procedures
Assigned to DPW Commissioner, Superintendent, Emergency Management Director, Code Enforcement, Elder Services · Due Next oversight committee meeting
Review and discuss public participation procedures in rules committee
Assigned to Rules Committee · Due February 23, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was decided at this meeting?
The Quincy City Council held its February 2, 2026 meeting with all nine members present. The meeting featured the introduction of a public comment period, with eight residents speaking on various issues including opposition to recent salary increases for the mayor and council, concerns about city debt, transparency, and snow removal procedures. The council addressed procedural questions about Rule 23b regarding objections to agenda items. The primary focus was on several ordinances seeking to repeal recent salary increases for the mayor and city councilors. All raise-related ordinances were referred to the ordinance committee for further discussion. The council also addressed transparency measures including disclosure requirements for the Monroe Building, review of short-term rental regulations, and improvements to municipal services. The meeting concluded with scheduling committee meetings for February 23, 2026.
What was on the agenda?
This meeting covered 5 agenda items: Open Forum/Public Comment; Order amending council rules, establishing public participation procedures; Various ordinances repealing salary increases; Order requiring disclosure of Monroe Building financials; Resolution requesting briefing on winter storm response.
How many motions were voted on?
4 motions were voted on during this meeting. See the Motions & Votes section above for each motion and its result.
What action items came out of this meeting?
3 action items were identified. See the Action Items section above for details and who they were assigned to.
Who attended this meeting?
9 members were recorded as present: Councilor Ashe, Councilor DeBono, Councilor Hughley, Councilor Jacobs, Councilor McKee, Councilor Riley, Councilor Ryan, Councilor Yen, President Mahoney.
Where can I watch the full recording?
The full video recording is available on YouTube or embedded at the top of this page.
What county is Quincy in?
Quincy is located in Gadsden County, Florida. Browse other Gadsden County meeting summaries to see what local governments across the county are working on.
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