Mayor, Councilors Won’t Accept Raises Until New Elected Terms

Mayor, Councilors Won’t Accept Raises Until New Elected Terms:

Quincy, MA -- Mayor Thomas Koch and City Council President Ian Cain announced today that the salary increases set for elected officials will be deferred until the start of the next elected terms—2026 for the Council and 2028 for the Mayor.

“There’s a lot of important work ahead, and we don’t need distractions. I love this job, I love Quincy, and I’m committed to making sure we stay on track for progress,” said Mayor Koch.
“We’ve listened to feedback from the community and, after careful consideration, we’re making the prudent decision to defer these raises,” said Council President Cain.

Both Mayor Koch and Council President Cain expressed their commitment to maintaining transparency and ensuring that any future salary adjustments are fair and thoughtful. The deferred raises are codified through the original ordinance, and a formal process will be established to guide any future adjustments.

“This structured approach will allow for greater clarity moving forward, providing a clear framework for how and when raises are addressed in the future,” Council President Cain added.