Adams County Board Approves Quincy Agreements, Accepts Member’s Resignation

Quincy Hannibal Keokuk, IL, October 14, 2026 —

The Adams County Board in Quincy approved multiple agreements with the City of Quincy covering municipal services, emergency communications, crime-scene support and a property tax refund program for new home construction. The board also accepted the resignation of member Jon McCoy.

The agreements address recycling services and emergency communications, as well as access for the coroner’s office to a crime scene technician. Another agreement concerns a property tax refund program for new home construction. The available information does not specify the terms of the agreements, when they take effect or how long they will remain in place.

Details about the recycling arrangement and emergency communications agreement were not provided. The information also does not explain how access to the crime scene technician will work, or identify any conditions attached to that access. No details were given about the eligibility requirements, refund amounts or administration of the property tax program.

The board’s acceptance of McCoy’s resignation was also reported, but no effective date or reason for the resignation was provided. The available summary does not state whether the board discussed a process to fill the vacancy or identify any next steps.

Meeting dates, vote totals and statements from board members or city officials were not included in the information provided. As a result, the specific implementation plans for the agreements and any transition following McCoy’s departure remain unclear.

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