Walter Hubley, of 44 Marion St., announces his candidacy for Ward 3 city councillor.
In his announcement, Hubley described himself as a dedicated community leader who is known for his work strengthening Quincy’s neighborhoods. He said he brings a vision of community building, responsive and transparent government, and a voice for responsible development to his campaign.
“It’s an exciting time to live in Quincy. Our city is growing fast, and Ward 3 needs a councillor who listens, responds, acts with integrity, and puts residents first,” said Hubley. “I’m running to help build a stronger community, ensure that government is responsive, and advocate for responsible development that respects our city’s character while meeting our future housing needs. We need a balanced approach to minimize impacts on traffic and other quality of life factors.”
Hubley works at The Community Builders, where he focuses on security and technology design for affordable housing across 18 states in the U.S., bringing direct experience in sustainable community development to his candidacy.
“At the Community Builders, we focus on some of the more economically challenged areas of the country and create safe communities where all people can thrive,” Hubley said. “My role is to design and implement security systems that provide a safe living environment and technology solutions to help bridge the digital divide in underserved communities.”
A Quincy native, Hubley described his volunteer work as “extensive.” Hubley is co-founder of PorchFest Quincy, which he led for the past eight years, an annual event celebrating local musicians. He also co-founded and led the Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association for the past 14 years, championing local concerns and fostering neighborhood pride through an organization known for its popular “Saturdays in the Park” concert series.
“Music is powerful,” Hubley said, “because people who may have little in common otherwise can find something in common through the shared experience of music.
“When we are more connected as a community, our challenges seem a lot smaller, and our celebrations get a lot louder,” Hubley continued. “Strong neighborhoods make us a stronger city, and prepare us to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing city.”
Hubley also served on the board of the Quincy Community Action Programs (QCAP) for five years, a leading nonprofit dedicated to reducing poverty and promoting self-sufficiency through housing support, early childhood education, economic empowerment, and basic needs assistance. More recently, he served as president of the Rotary Club of Quincy, supporting many local causes and an international service project with Friends of Thai Daughters, a nonprofit that protects children at risk of human trafficking in Northern Thailand.
A proud product of the Quincy Public Schools, Hubley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, as well as certificates in leadership and management from The Thayer Leadership Development Group at West Point and MIT’s Sloan School of Management, equipping him with a strong foundation in leadership and strategic planning.
Hubley is the adopted son of the late Edgar and Ruth Hubley and lives in his family home on Wollaston Hill with his wife, Kathryn, where they raised their daughter, Victoria, and their son, Nathan. Following in his parents’ footsteps, Walter and Kathryn became foster parents during the COVID-19 pandemic, opening their home to children in need. More recently, Walter and Kathryn have served as host parents for international students from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Vietnam, and Costa Rica, reflecting their commitment to education and the global community.
For more information about Walter Hubley’s campaign, please visit walterhubley.org. He can also be reached by email at whubley@gmail.com.
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