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A Just Quincy is an independent civic accountability project operated as an LLC by Quincy resident Joe Murphy. It focuses on transparency, public spending, and how decisions at City Hall affect everyday life—breaking complex issues into plain English.

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Link to Solicitor James Timmins, Hand of the King

Where we examine the power Quincy's City Solicitor has and who, if anyone, is providing oversight on the City's Law Department.

Solicitor James Timmins, Hand of the King

Where we examine the power Quincy's City Solicitor has and who, if anyone, is providing oversight on the City's Law Department.

Link to Public Records Update

Where we examine what happens when you win a Massachusetts Public Records Appeal

Public Records UPDATE

Where we examine what happens when you win a Massachusetts Public Records Appeal

Screening Run Granny Run (with Q&A)

At 94 years old, Doris Haddock ran for US Senate in 2004 after walking across the country in support of campaign finance reform. Watch the award-winning documentary & attend a Q&A with the filmmaker.

Link to AJQ Newsletter August 2nd 2026

Where we discuss the Norfolk County District Attorney race, a contest that will almost certainly be decided in the September primary election.

AJQ Newsletter August 2nd, 2026

Where we discuss the Norfolk County District Attorney race, a contest that will almost certainly be decided in the September primary election.

Link to July 31st, 2026 AJQ Newsletter

Where Massachusetts’ Public Records Law promises access to government records. But as three Quincy case studies show, getting those records can look very different depending on the request.

RECORDing In Progress: Who Owns the Masters?

Mass. Public Records Law promises access to government records. But as 3 Quincy case studies show, getting those records can look very different depending on the request.

Link to: The System of Records: What Happens When Citizens Ask Their Government for Its Papers

Where AJQ examines the experiences of journalists, elected officials, and residents to better understand how Quincy administers the Massachusetts Public Records Law.

The System of Records: What Happens When Citizens Ask Their Government for Its Papers

Where we look at the experiences of journalists, elected officials, & residents to better understand how Quincy administers the Public Records Law.

City Minutes Season Finale PART 2

We finish our first season with a discussion about Quincy Housing Authority appointments, the repeal (or deletion) of the Mayor/Council raises of 2024, and the obligatory Open Meeting Law complaint.

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City Minutes Season Finale Part 1 (Video)

Where Joe and Kevin breakdown the beginning of the final meeting of the Spring 2026 Council Session. Oversight Committee Drama: Clasby, people getting thrown out, internal controls, etc.

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Link to AJQ Newsletter July 1st, 2026

Where we explain why the Assistant Attorney General concluded that the allegations in Walker's Open Meeting Law complaint did not constitute a violation of the Open Meeting Law.

AJQ Newsletter July 1st, 2026

Where we explain why the Assistant Attorney General concluded that the allegations in Walker's Open Meeting Law complaint did not constitute a violation of the Open Meeting Law.

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Episode 3, "So Over the Budget" which breaks down the July 17th City Council meeting is out.

Livestream to June 22nd City Council

The last one!

Link to AJQ Newsletter June 22

Where we preview the last Council meeting of the Spring session and dive into the latest peculiar Manchurian Meeting Law violation

AJQ Newsletter June 22, 2026

Where we preview the last Council meeting of the Spring session and dive into the latest peculiar Manchurian Meeting Law violation

Another episode of CITY MINUTES

The 2nd episode features the June 15th meeting that includes the ENC vote and the Open Media Law Violation that wasn't.