LIVE: Quincy City Council - September 8, 2026

The Quincy City Council meeting on September 8, 2026, focused heavily on public concerns regarding the city's use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology, specifically the Flock Safety system. Numerous residents voiced privacy and civil liberties concerns, citing potential misuse, data security vulnerabilities, and the lack of prior public consultation before the technology's deployment. The council acknowledged these concerns and scheduled a public hearing to further discuss ALPR oversight, with Chief Kennedy providing a detailed presentation on the police department's current ALPR policies and usage restrictions. Additionally, the council addressed two open meeting law complaints, both of which were found not to have violated the law. Other procurement-related discussions included a motion to refer an order regarding the city’s use of the Public Works Enhancement Fund to the Oversight Committee, with a recommendation to halt expenditures from the fund until compliance issues are resolved. The council also approved several gifts to local departments and referred a resolution supporting enforcement of a state audit ballot question. A resolution to name a new sport court hockey rink in honor of a community leader was passed and referred to the mayor’s office. The meeting concluded with scheduling of upcoming public hearings and committee meetings related to ALPR oversight and municipal broadband.