Filling Quincy’s Future – A Fair Plan for Vacant Storefronts

Empty storefronts don't just affect landlords—they affect all of us.
They drain the energy from our neighborhoods, weaken local businesses, and make our downtown feel forgotten.
Quincy deserves better.

That’s why I’m proposing a balanced, community-first plan:

🏛️ A Modest Vacancy Tax

• If a storefront stays vacant for too long without real leasing efforts, the owner will pay a modest, fair tax.

• Landlords actively working to rent their properties will have nothing to fear.

• We’re here to encourage action, not punish honest effort.

🏅 Vacancy Refunds for Community Builders

• If you lease your space to a community-strengthening business—like restaurants, pubs, wellness clinics, or independent shops—you’ll earn back part of the vacancy tax as a refund.

• Good partners deserve recognition—and rewards.

🔺 Higher Vacancy Penalty After 3 Years

• If a space stays empty more than three years without meaningful effort, the tax rate will increase.

• Long-term vacancies drain momentum from the city—and it's only fair that properties either contribute or help rebuild.

🌟 Our Goal: A Lively, Proud Downtown

This plan is about more energy, more opportunity, and more pride in Quincy’s future.
It’s about attracting great businesses, creating jobs, and making downtown a place where people want to gather—not just pass through.

Because a stronger downtown means a stronger Quincy—for everyone.