Deborah Riley

Taxes / Budget We have a responsibility to insure that all city-owned assets are used in a way to maximize public benefit, including the city land leased to the Granite Links Golf Course. Riley disagrees with the Council's unanimous vote in favor of granting a new longer-term lease. She supports hiring an experienced commercial real estate specialist to review the terms of the proposed lease on behalf of the city and would demand compliance with the financial audit required under the terms of the current lease. Housing The lack of affordable housing has many long-time residents leaving the city. Riley supports a property tax credit for owner occupied property owners to encourage a commitment to the community and provide some financial relief to homeowners. Housing She would also encourage and support incentives to build age restricted 55 housing so that people can remain in Quincy as well as expanding grants and other programs to help first-time home buyers. Riley would advocate to reassess the "fee in lieu of" option for developers to provide affordable housing. Environment / Energy Quincy's 27-miles of beautiful beaches are a precious resource. It is imperative that our natural resources remain available to all and free from pollution and contamination. She supports efforts that build on programs that keep our city clean and livable. Infrastructure / Transportation Riley is critical of Boston’s handling of plans for Long Island. Successful treatment of substance use disorder can’t wait years for a bridge and campus to be constructed. The needs of those in crisis are immediate. She would advocate for alternatives, including multiple points of access to Long Island. Infrastructure / Transportation Public transit is unreliable, traffic is gridlocked, and commuters are frustrated. Riley would push for further expansion of the seasonal ferry from Squantum Point Park to Boston. She would also work to communicate the status of transit and road projects to residents.