Member Contribution: Munroe Building

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Mayor Koch To Use Federal Money To Buy Munroe Building

Member submission by Bonnie Gorman

This is an outrageous abuse of Pandemic funds. This funding should be used for a myriad of Pandemic health needs (immunizations, health clinics, public health programs), not for an expensive vanity project. We could have saved Quincy Hospital if the administration had the will to do so. That would have served Pandemic needs.

Quincy does not need Quincy College. We already have Eastern Nazarene College, and UMass Boston next door, a short train-ride away. Quincy College has been a failed academic institution over the years. We do not need it. We can not afford it.

If Quincy College could qualify for our Mass. Community College system, they should do so. The failure rate of small colleges in Mass. and New England is high and only getting worse. As one of the very last municipally owned colleges in the United States, it is past due to move to the Mass. Community College system.

Please reject this vanity 'Pandemic' proposal for Quincy College. We do not need it, nor can we afford it.

Councilor Mahoney's letter to the editor

Councilor Mahoney is a member in good standing of the Quincy Dems. She has given us permission to place her article here on our blog. This letter originally appeared in the Quincy Sun, May 6, 2021.
The opinions expressed are the original author’s own and do not constitute an official position of the Quincy Dems .

To the editor:

This Thursday, the Quincy City Finance Committee will meet and possibly vote on a $23 million acquisition of the Munroe Building and a parking lot a block away. The administration plans to build a new 16 story – 200K sq ft building to house Quincy College and a new city hall that could open 2026-2027. I am opposed to this for many reasons, including but not limited to that the tax burden for this project falls on the City of Quincy taxpayers. I believe a better course of action is for Quincy College to petition the state to become part of the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges.

 

Quincy College Enrollment and Finances

Quincy College, like many other colleges, has struggled with enrollment and finances for several years. The pandemic has only exacerbated these problems. Aware of these issues, the city plans to build a $123 million permanent home for the college. In this plan, the administration will increase Quincy College's footprint by 30% without a realistic chance of growing enrollment. Higher educational institutions throughout New England are experiencing a deep decline in enrollment. This picture will only worsen during the next ten years and is compounded by a significant drop in the US birth rate due to the 2008 Economic Recession.

At the first Finance meeting, I questioned the college president on the accuracy of the total number of students served. To properly determine the validity of the college, we must ensure that we are looking at accurate numbers. We should be looking at FTE (Full Time Enrolled) and retention of students, and volume of transfers. The college needs to be looking at this going back five years and forecasting five years to plan for how the college will remain solvent. To date, they have not provided any real numbers.

 

Broken Promise of No Cost to Taxpayers of Quincy

Back in 2013, the school made strides to separate from the city. This administration stated in the press that the school would be no cost to the taxpayers of Quincy. They also didn't want to sever the cord using the excuse that it would be too difficult to figure out the pensions.

Wrapping up last year's budget, I unearthed that the college couldn't pay the $2.4 million needed for its employees' health insurance, and the city picked up the tab. The administration neglected to be transparent to the City Council and the taxpayers about the college's financial situation. Historically, the college financed (managed) its employee pension fund and health care. The administration will now have taxpayers permanently fund Quincy College's employee health insurance costs and treat the college like any other city department. Quincy College is now a direct burden to the taxpayer. Looking through their financial information, things get messier for the taxpayers.

In 2006 per Chap 332 of the Acts of 2006 pertaining to Saville Hall. The college is responsible for paying $100k per year, with an increase each year. The college stopped paying this in 2017. If they can't now, what makes the administration think they will pay rent for 12 floors in a brand new building that will, in the end, approach $200 million in cost for the taxpayers.

 

A New Arena for the current College President

The current College President, Dr. Richard Dicristafaro was a great Quincy "Public Schools" Superintendent, but this is a new arena. For the public schools (K-12), he was given a fixed budget and tasked to mold that budget for an enrollment that was largely independent of market forces throughout his career. Now he must go out and market his college to bring in funds, manage a shrinking budget and attract prospective students in an increasingly competitive marketplace. These are tasks that a planned new building, six years down the road, will not solve. The revolving door of college presidents lacking higher education (college) administration experience has only worsened the reputation and viability of this college. The cost of this plan, if not successful, will lead to a significant burden for the taxpayers.

More Borrowing. No Plan.

I was encouraged by my fellow councilor's questions in the last finance meeting. If they listened to the answers, they should conclude the administration's plan isn't based on anything but wishful thinking, and a yes vote is genuinely counterintuitive. Over the past few years, Councilors have put forth a bill to seek a property tax break for residential homeowners and raised concerns in the press about the administration borrowing tens of millions of dollars without a plan. There is a widespread view in the public that this City Council is nothing more than a minor speed bump for this administration's penchant for spending. Let's stand up for the taxpayers and say "no," and reestablish the council as an essential and independent body.

 

Munroe Building

Then there is the Munroe Building which is on the National Register of Historic Places. I operated a studio out of the second floor for years, so I am pretty familiar with it. The mayor referred to it as "old and tired" in one of his podcasts. It is an elegant Colonial Revival building that has always been home to restaurants and shops on the ground floor and small businesses on the second floor. It continuously adds to the city's tax base. The relatively new apartment building "Munroe Place'' next door took its name from the Monroe Building. It borrowed its entrance style and was designed to work in harmony with it. President's Place across the street incorporates the gables and other architectural elements from it. The Munroe Building is a welcome contrast to some of the uninspired buildings built recently throughout our city that will not stand the test of time. It would be a shame to demolish this historic building, lose businesses and replace it with what can only be described as a monstrosity.

Munroe Building, Photo Credit Jim Woodward

Munroe Building, Photo Credit Jim Woodward

 

When it comes to purchasing property in the city, this administration has a pattern of buying high and selling low. The cost of the purchase of the Monroe Building will be twice the assessed value. The cost to purchase the parking lot will be five times the assessed value. Add to this the cost to relocate the businesses and develop plans, and we are at $23 million. The estimated cost to build is another $100 million. That number will undoubtedly grow in the time preceding any opening.

Those are just some of the reasons we should not support this administration's foolhardy, expensive, and disruptive plan. I want to be clear: a new building opening six years from now will not save a college that is struggling today. This plan has nothing to do with keeping a college. It's about a mayor's desire to build "his" city hall because he never liked the original annex building.

 

Best Course of Action

To save Quincy College, the best course of action is for the college's Board of Governors to seek entry into the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges. Last week with a unanimous vote, the City Council voted to do just that. Quoting my fellow councilor Ward 5 Chuck Phelan, "We are about to look at committing a large sum of taxpayers' money. It would behoove us all to look at everything first before we go out and spend a lot of taxpayers' money." Becoming part of the state system would also allow the college to take advantage of increased federal stimulus money earmarked for two free years of a community college education.

I will leave you with this. With over 80% of Quincy College's enrollment coming from outside of Quincy, the increasing cost of educating them should be shared throughout the state and not bore solely by the Quincy taxpayers!

Deadline Extended for the Archie Wahlberg Scholarship for Public Service

The Archie Wahlberg Scholarship for Public Service was created in 2018 and was announced, to Archie’s surprise, at that year’s Quincy Democratic City Committee’s (QDCC) Annual Breakfast in front of his many family members and friends.  QDCC Chairperson, Alicia Gardner said that morning, “The Committee is delighted to honor Archie in this way.  No one on our committee is more deserving.  His many, many years of service to this committee and the Quincy community is unmatched, we are honored to dedicate our scholarship in your name.”

Arthur “Archie” Wahlberg dedicated his adult life, through words and deeds, to the principles and beliefs of the Democratic Party. Archie's lifelong dedication to public service and commitment to improving his local and state communities inspired many to follow his lead.  Archie served for many years at the QDCC’s Male Vice Chair, where for many years he proudly made the first phone call to our Dennis F. Ryan, Community Award recipients and could always be found mingling and selling raffle tickets at each Annual Breakfast.  Sadly, Archie passed away earlier this year. The QDCC is committed to continuing the legacy that Archie set for all of us through this scholarship. 

 

The scholarship is funded by donations raised by the Quincy Democratic City Committee and is given annually to two graduating seniors, one from North Quincy High School and one from Quincy High School, who demonstrate a commitment to public service and plan to continue this commitment after graduation.

 

Details:

  • Amount awarded for two scholarships of $1,000 each.

  • Scholarships will be awarded annually to qualified applicants from North Quincy High School and Quincy High School.

  • Scholarship(s) shall be awarded to qualified high school seniors who demonstrate a commitment to and plans for future public service and civic engagement, as explained in two brief essays written by the applicant.  Additional evaluation criteria will include, scholarly ability, civic engagement/service, need and extracurricular activities.  

  • The due date for completed applications; including letters of recommendations, essays and official transcript has been extended to Saturday, May 1st. 

 

*In compliance with Massachusetts campaign laws, immediate family members of a Quincy Democratic City Committee or Quincy Democratic Ward Committee member are ineligible for this award.

 

Students can pick up applications in their Guidance Office or by going to: https://www.quincydems.com/new-page-2...


The Mayor Needs to Hear from the Democrats of His City.

The QDCC blog is open for member-submissions. Members in good standing who would like to write a post for consideration should email their entries to <quincydems@gmail.com>. Submissions may be edited, condensed, published or not published at the discretion of the City-Wide Communication Officer and/or Communications Committee. This blog post was written by a member in good standing of the Quincy Dems and the Quincy Ward 1 Democrats Committee. The opinions expressed are his own and do not constitute an official position of the Quincy Dems or the Quincy Ward 1 Democrats Committee.

A blog submission by member, Joe Murphy of Ward 1.

If you are familiar with me, or my attempts to participate in the city government of Quincy, you know that a constant theme of mine is the trouble local governments find when themselves in when formed in the vacuum of a political clique. To be clear, what I mean by this is when a group of people become elected, and stay elected, not from ideas or goals for the city or its people, but thanks to relationships and familiarity. These relationships are often between each other, with the typical quid pro quo, and often between the leaders and their constituencies. When a political clique forms and solidifies within a city government, it becomes harder to dislodge, and the prevailing mentality becomes “get along to go along.” This line of thinking is what I want to warn my fellow Democrats about.

From most reports, Mayor Koch is a nice and generous man who loves his city and its people. He’s a lifelong dedicated servant of Quincy who has a vision and works to carry it out. From most reports he does not enjoy dissension within the ranks of his government. He wants the city council to be on the same page as he is, and he is not above a last-minute op-ed in the Sun to get the voters to install the people he enjoys working with.  So, he’s not perfect and he’s not terrible, he’s a successful politician doing what he thinks works best for his city. Rather than see the mayor as the enemy, I see him as a politician who is willing to evolve on issues, but for that to happen he needs strong and well-crafted messages from the residents. For me, the city of Quincy’s Better Angels should be its Democrats.

The mayor has many good qualities, as I’ve mentioned above, but his first instinct in recent years is often conservative. In February of 2018, Mayor Koch made the decision to leave the Democratic party over its stance on abortion. While many people share his stance on this issue, including many Democrats, I find it peculiar that the Mayor decided to make this move in 2018, when the Democratic party has had the same views for decades. The Mayor pointed to some clumsy statement made by then-DNC Chair Tom Perez, which Perez later clarified, but it felt to this observer that the Mayor used this flub as an exit. A few months later, in April, Mayor Koch was greeting Vice President Pence along with RNC chair and then-Quincy Councilor Kirsten Hughes on the tarmac at Logan, filling in for both Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito. We Democrats remained largely silent.

His first instinct on climate issues, despite Quincy’s history of coastal flooding and other marsh issues, is often to pump the brakes on mitigation efforts. However, to his credit, the mayor seems willing and eager to be convinced. It only took the perspective of some Central Middle School kids to change his mind on a plastic bag ban. The mayor has been there to push back on the compressor station, but we cannot always rely on his default reflexes.  And it’s unfair to remain silent when we feel he is wrong. He is a human being, not a political superhero from some Aaron Sorkin drama.

Fast-forward to December of last year, when Mayor Koch decided to wade into the waters of the Commonwealth’s politics to express his disdain for the Roe Act, which aims to protect a woman’s right to choose. The mayor posted a strongly worded screed on his personal Facebook page, saying in one spot “Must Massachusetts once again be part of the upper tier of radical states to always push the limits of rational and moderate views?” While this was far from the worst part of his post, it sheds some light on the mayor’s base positions. His post, shared over 100 times and eliciting ~700 comments, claimed that those of us who believe that abortion should be safe and affordable for any woman who needs it are radical. He invoked religion and described our nation as "founded on Judeo-Christian values," when the founders were quite clear that there was to be a separation of church and state.  He described pro-choice citizens as having a culture of death. His diatribe amounted to a cut and paste of talking points from the pro-life playbook. 

Now the mayor is passionate about this issue, and he has a right to a personal opinion, but what bothers me is the thunderous silence from our city’s Democrats. When a response to this diatribe was drafted and brought before influential Quincy Democrats, there was near-universal concern that the response would upset the mayor. And this brings me back to the problems with a political clique. We should never be scared to stand up for our values, and Democrats have been supporting a woman’s right to choose since 1976. Yet, when the mayor of our city writes an emotional, unsourced, and hardly proofread rant on this issue, we turn our collective gaze anywhere but where it belongs.  

Then on Thursday, the Quincy Sun published an article informing us that the mayor sees “no need” to add a department of social justice. It is unclear whether he watched the city council meeting where the department was discussed, but in the Sun article, he pointed to the questions the lone Black member of the City Council, Ian Cain, had brought up during the debate on the issue. Misunderstanding or misstating Councilor Cain’s position he neglected to mention that Councilor Cain was concerned the department’s creation was not ambitious enough. The mayor remarked, “If anybody has credibility on this issue, it’s Councilor Cain.” This is the kind of awful argument that many White people are known to posit. The mere fact that the mayor would point to Mr. Cain’s questions while ignoring his ultimate vote in favor of the department is why we need to be vocal. He also dismissed and took umbrage to Council President Liang’s concerns about equality across the city. Councilor Liang is the lone Asian councilor in a city with a high percentage of Asians residents. 

Mimi Balsamo, a convener of the StandOut Quincy 4 Black Lives a group that stands out every Thursday  in Quincy Ccenter supporting Black Lives Matter, gave an impassioned reply on her Facebook page:
“I am deeply disheartened. 

As an ordinary citizen of Quincy, I have heard and seen the evidence of prejudice and bias in the angry screams, gestures, and aggressive arguments of local residents, as expressed to me and others as we hold up our signs for racial justice and equity in Quincy center. 

My own neighbors share their experiences of having racial epithets hurled at them, nurses have told me that there is bias expressed toward Asian patients {due to} the [Covid19] virus. 

Racism is alive and well in Quincy as well as across the country. We need lots of positive actions to transform our society, not only to address under reported injuries. Let's tell the Mayor our opinions by phone and letter, ask him to reconsider.”

Democrats of Quincy, the Mayor doesn’t see the need for this department. If you do, let him know.   

Mayor Koch is reachable at Phone: (617) 376-1990 or e-mail: mayorkoch@quincyma.gov

This blog post was written by a member in good standing of the Quincy Dems and the Quincy Ward 1 Democrats Committee. The opinions expressed are his own and do not constitute an official position of the Quincy Dems or the Quincy Ward 1 Democrats Committee.

References

Balsamo, M. (2021, Feb 26). Facebook Post. Reaction to Quincy Sun Article.

Jackson, S. (2021, February 25). Koch: No need to add a social Justice Dept. Quincy Sun, p. 1 and 14.

Koch, T. (2020, Dec 19). Tom Koch Facebook Page, Public Post. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/tom.koch.1610/posts/10222294811736426

Tiernan, E. (2018, February 7-8). Mayor Koch Leaves Democratic Party over Abortion. pp. https://www.patriotledger.com/news/20180207/koch-leaves-democratic-party-over-abortion.


Sad News - Announcement of Archie Wahlberg's passing

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of the wonderful Archie Wahlberg. Archie was our Vice Chair for many years. His leadership and guidance was invaluable to me and this committee. Working beside him was a great honor.

Archie and Rosemary were dear friends to me and many of you. Another pillar of our community has left us. His example of commitment to make our community and our nation to make it a better place is what he taught each of us who knew him. There is no better way to honor him than to continue those efforts in his name.

The Committee will be remembering him with an appropriate gift. Further details will follow regarding the services.

Sincerely,

Alicia Gardner

Chair, Quincy Democratic City Committee


QDCC January Meeting Agenda

Quincy Democratic City Committee Monthly Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12th
6:30PM - VIRTUAL MEETING
AGENDA
Welcome
Approval of Monthly Meeting Minutes – December
Approval of Monthly Treasurer’s Report – December
Report of Sub-Committee’s
Vice Chair Report – MLK Virtual Event
Scholarship Committee
Affirmative Action/Outreach Committee
Elections Committee
Social Media Committee
Event Committee
By-Law
New Business
Adjourn

NEXT MEETING – 2nd Tuesday of the month
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th

Zoom details: Our Zoom meeting is recurring, meaning that the link used to attend prior monthly meetings will be used for this meeting. If you do not have the Zoom meeting details, please email quincydems@gmail.com for them.

A last message from the Mass Dems on how we can help today in Georgia!

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With a Democratic Senate, Mitch McConnell would no longer be able to bring Congress to a standstill. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris could appoint their bold and diverse cabinet. Americans would finally get the relief they need to survive the pandemic.

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Help Democrats get out the vote in Georgia by visiting our Georgia GOTV Hub to talk to voters today. Whether you have a few hours or a few minutes, your help will make a huge difference in this close race.

Sincerely,

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Chair, MassDems

3rd Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service: MLK Day Virtual Fundraiser for Father Bill's

For our 3rd Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service, we will be holding a virtual fundraiser for Father Bill's. As we cannot hold our in-person bagged lunch drive, we will instead hold a virtual panel on homelessness and COVID-19 in Quincy. Tickets to our event will be $10 and all proceeds will go to Father Bill's & MainSpring. More details to come, including how to purchase tickets.

Maximize your 2020 charitable giving with local charities!

Thanks to the CARES Act, even if you claim the standard deduction this year, if you give $300 to a qualified charity, you can get a $300 tax deduction in 2020. This $300 deduction is for cash donations only. So contributions of stock, clothes, or vehicles do not count towards this benefit [link 1]. As the deduction only applies to cash donations made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations [link 2], we’ve come up with a list of several local charitable organizations our committee members have suggested!

QDCC December Meeting agenda

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020
6:30PM - VIRTUAL MEETING

Please email quincydems@gmail.com for Zoom Meeting Link.


AGENDA
Welcome
Approval of Monthly Meeting Minutes – November
Approval of Monthly Treasurer’s Report – November
Report of Sub-Committee’s
Scholarship Committee
Affirmative Action/Outreach Committee
Elections Committee
Social Media Committee – affirmation vote for Communication Officer
Event Committee
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New Business
Adjourn
NEXT MEETING – 2nd Tuesday of the month
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12th
 

For Review: November 10, 2020 Quincy * Dems Meeting Minutes

November 10, 2020 - Meeting Minutes

The meeting of the QDCC was called to order by Alicia Gardner, Chair at 6:30 PM. The meeting, due to the pandemic, was conducted via ZOOM.

Secretary’s Report:

The meeting minutes from the October 6, 2020 were approved. Motion made by Mike Berry, Jr, seconded by Nancy DeLisle.

Treasurer’s Report:

The Treasurer’s Report for October 2020 were approved. Motion made by Dan Haacker and Judy Capobianchi.

Report of Sub-Committees:

Scholarship Committee:

Ideas on how to raise money for the scholarship. Suggested we have a URL to be able to purchase pins through our website.

By-Laws Committee:

Elise Bae, Chair, plans on organizing the committee after the election. She will need volunteers to help.

Affirmative Action/Outreach Committee:

Matthew Goldstein, Chair discussed helping Father Bill’s, last year, on MLK Day, we came together to make sandwiches. This year, due to the pandemic, that will not be an option. It was suggested the QDCC make a donation to Father Bill’s. Ward 3 is gathering socks. Also, Matthew suggested we contact folks who have recently turned 18- to introduce the QDCC and the Democratic party.

Election Committee:

Mike Berry, Chair, reported the stand outs were well attended. Alicia Gardner thanked Mike for all his efforts. The ZOOM Candidates meeting were well attended. Mike suggested we help with the two Democrats in Georgia. Mike is putting together a plan to help the out. The phone banking for Georgia is getting help across the country. You can get more information from the MassDems website at https://massdems.org/takeaction/senate/



Social Media:

John Peterson, Communication Officer, has resigned from the Committee. There was discussion on how to fill this position. It was suggested we add to the By-Laws the protocol to handle someone leaving a position before their term is up. Also discussed was how to address the many duties that come with this position. It was suggested that the duties be divided up as there are a lot for one person. There will be a ZOOM meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM to discuss how this position will we be organized.

Events Committee:

Nancy DeLisle, Chair, reported the QDCC Breakfast on ZOOM was a success. Video guests include Maura Healey, Massachusetts Attorney General, Kamala Harris, Democratic Nomination for Vice President, Gus Bickford, Massachusetts Democratic Committee Chairman, several local candidates and a nod to the “Covid Heroes”. Also recognized Anne Mahoney, Quincy City Councilor at Large winner of the Dennis F. Ryan Community Award, ending with Joe Biden, Democratic Nomination for President. The entire program ran one hour and a half and can be seen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2YJTFx5850. A special thank you to everyone who helped put this program together. Also discussed were other ways to raise money for the committee, i.e., a Trivia night, one idea was “Quincy After Dark”

Vice Chair Report:

Melissa Schapero, Vice Chair, reported having merchandise available on our website. This would be our democratic pins, and bumper stickers. Since we can’t have meetings and events where we can sell them, having them available online would be great.

New Business:

The Democratic State Committee is looking to raise money for an inauguration party, a motion was made by Mike Berry and seconded by Alicia Gardner to send $200.00.
It was suggested that we send a card for members who are unwell.
The question of who would be interested in the position Communication Director (the post recently vacated by John Peterson). An email will be sent out to the members to see if anyone is interested.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

Respectfully submitted,

Wini Peterson
QDCC Recording Secretary

Call Georgia with the Mass Dems!

The Mass Dems will be making calls to Georgia voters every Tuesday and Thursday in December! With just over a month left until two runoff elections in Georgia decide control of the Senate, it’s all hands on deck. Join other Massachusetts Democrats and make calls into Georgia for Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris need a Democratic majority to appoint their Cabinet, advance their agenda, and keep Mitch McConnell from destroying our democracy any further. Join Massachusetts Democrats helping Georgians on the ground send Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to the US Senate!

Each phone bank will include a quick training at the start to ensure everyone is comfortable with the script and phone banking system! You can sign up here.

Tomorrow's (10/24) Saturday Stand Out - Location Change!

We are changing the location for the Saturday Stand Out . We will be holding our sign holding session outside the North Quincy High Gym on Hunt St and Hancock St (parking on the East Squantum side). This is outside the early voting location at North Quincy High School’s gym.

This weekend's SUNDAY Stand Out

Rain is on the agenda for Saturday, so we are moving to Sunday and we are changing the location. Due to forecasted rain, we will be holding our sign holding session on SUNDAY afternoon at 2 pm outside the North Quincy High Gym on Hunt St and Hancock St (parking on the East Squantum side). Join us in person after virtually attending our 32nd Annual QDCC Breakfast.