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'''Michael Dennis Quill Sr.''' |
'''Michael Dennis Quill Sr.''', a Democratic politician and retired Auburn fire chief, is the current mayor of the city of [[Auburn, NY|Auburn, New York]], a position he has held since 2008.<ref name="mayorbio2010">{{cite web |url=http://ci.auburn.ny.us/Public_Documents/AuburnNY_Mayor/mayorbio/ |title=Michael D. Quill - 55th Mayor of Auburn |
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Quill was born in [[Auburn, New York]], to Ralph P Quill, a fireman and former [[United States Marine Corps|Marine]], and Anna Salata Quill. Quill attended West High School in Auburn. He joined the Marine Corps in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. After his military service, Quill returned to Auburn and became a firefighter in 1973. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1980, captain in 1986, and Assistant Chief in 1994. In 1995, he became Chief of the Auburn Fire Department and led the 72-person team for 11 years. After thirty-two years of service, he retired from the Auburn Fire Department.<ref name=QuillBio>{{cite web |
Quill was born in [[Auburn, New York]], to Ralph P Quill, a fireman and former [[United States Marine Corps|Marine]], and Anna Salata Quill. Quill attended West High School in Auburn. He joined the Marine Corps in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. After his military service, Quill returned to Auburn and became a firefighter in 1973. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1980, captain in 1986, and Assistant Chief in 1994. In 1995, he became Chief of the Auburn Fire Department and led the 72-person team for 11 years. After thirty-two years of service, he retired from the Auburn Fire Department.<ref name=QuillBio>{{cite web |
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|url=https://www.auburnny.gov/office-mayor/pages/mayor-quills-biography |accessdate=2020-10-16 |title=Mayor Quill's Biography| publisher=Office of the Mayor, City of Auburn, NY}}</ref> |
|url=https://www.auburnny.gov/office-mayor/pages/mayor-quills-biography |accessdate=2020-10-16 |title=Mayor Quill's Biography| publisher=Office of the Mayor, City of Auburn, NY}}</ref> |
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|accessdate=2020-10-16 |title=Michael Quill wins another term in Auburn as mayor |date=November 6, 2019|website=fingerlakes1.com}}</ref> |
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==Advocacy efforts== |
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Quill has overseen tourist development and [[historic preservation]] efforts in Auburn, including the [[Harriet Tubman National Historical Park|Harriet Tubman Home]].<ref name="nhp">{{cite news |title=National Historic Park Status All But Certain for Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn |url=https://www.waer.org/community/2017-01-05/national-historic-park-status-all-but-certain-for-harriet-tubman-home-in-auburn |access-date=23 June 2021 |work=WAER |date=2017-01-05 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="aub">{{cite news |title=Auburn Could Revitalize City, Increase Tourism and Economy thru State Grant Competition |url=https://www.waer.org/local-news/2016-06-01/auburn-could-revitalize-city-increase-tourism-and-economy-thru-state-grant-competition |access-date=23 June 2021 |work=WAER |date=2016-06-01 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="harding">{{cite news |last1=Harding |first1=Robert |title=Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Auburn Mayor Michael Quill 'strong partner' of Cuomo administration |url=https://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/lt-gov-kathy-hochul-auburn-mayor-michael-quill-strong-partner-of-cuomo-administration/article_3c967bac-6d4e-5f87-a256-4fd22e5e26a6.html |access-date=23 June 2021 |work=Auburn Citizen |date=1 October 2019 |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Fire Safety=== |
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⚫ | As Fire Chief, Quill testified in front of the House Committee on Science in regards to H.R. 1118: Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Act Of 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://commdocs.house.gov/committees/science/hsy87543.000/hsy87543_0.HTM|title=H.R. 1118, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters Act of 2003|website=commdocs.House.gov|access-date=November 21, 2017}}</ref> The SAFER Act enabled emergency departments in smaller cities nationwide to increase staffing as to be better prepared to deal with unforeseen emergencies. The SAFER Act is currently administered by FEMA and the City of Auburn has been awarded over $180,000 in grants<ref name="scu">{{cite book |last1=Science |first1=United States Congress House Committee on |title=The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program: A View from Upstate New York : Field Hearing Before the Committee on Science, HouseofRepresentatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, June 21, 2004 |date=2004 |publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office |isbn=978-0-16-073441-0 |pages=22-26 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Assistance_to_Firefighters_Grant_Pro/85oIEb9TfkcC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Michael+Quill%22+Auburn&pg=PA22&printsec=frontcover |access-date=23 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref> as a result of Quill's efforts.{{cn}} |
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===Founders Day=== |
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In 2009, Quill helped to create a Founders Day Celebration in the City of Auburn. The Celebration's aim was to promote the City's history and downtown business. The first Founders Day was held on June 6, 2009, and featured guest speaker [[Sarah Palin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/palins_book_recalls_auburn_vis.html|title=Sarah Palin's newly released book fondly recalls her visit to Auburn last June|website=Syracuse.com|access-date=November 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/03/you_betcha_sarah_palin_schedul.html|title=You betcha: Sarah Palin schedules visit to Auburn|website=Syracuse.com|access-date=November 21, 2017}}</ref> |
In 2009, Quill helped to create a Founders Day Celebration in the City of Auburn. The Celebration's aim was to promote the City's history and downtown business. The first Founders Day was held on June 6, 2009, and featured guest speaker [[Sarah Palin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/palins_book_recalls_auburn_vis.html|title=Sarah Palin's newly released book fondly recalls her visit to Auburn last June|website=Syracuse.com|access-date=November 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/03/you_betcha_sarah_palin_schedul.html|title=You betcha: Sarah Palin schedules visit to Auburn|website=Syracuse.com|access-date=November 21, 2017}}</ref> |
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Michael D. Quill Sr.
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55th Mayor of Auburn, New York | |
Assumed office January 1, 2008 | |
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Born | Auburn, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Auburn, New York |
Occupation | Retired fire chief, politician |
Website | https://www.auburnny.gov/mayor |
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Michael Dennis Quill Sr., a Democratic politician and retired Auburn fire chief, is the current mayor of the city of Auburn, New York, a position he has held since 2008.[1][2]
Quill was born in Auburn, New York, to Ralph P Quill, a fireman and former Marine, and Anna Salata Quill. Quill attended West High School in Auburn. He joined the Marine Corps in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. After his military service, Quill returned to Auburn and became a firefighter in 1973. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1980, captain in 1986, and Assistant Chief in 1994. In 1995, he became Chief of the Auburn Fire Department and led the 72-person team for 11 years. After thirty-two years of service, he retired from the Auburn Fire Department.[3]
On November 6, 2007, Quill defeated Republican Timothy Lattimore in a close election and became the 55th mayor of Auburn, New York.[4][5][6][7] Quill won re-election in 2011 and 2015 - defeating Lattimore each time.[8]
In November 2019, Quill was elected to his 4th term as Auburn mayor, receiving 55% of the vote, defeating Timothy Lattimore who had 42% of the vote.[8]
Quill has overseen tourist development and historic preservation efforts in Auburn, including the Harriet Tubman Home.[9][10][11]
As Fire Chief, Quill testified in front of the House Committee on Science in regards to H.R. 1118: Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Act Of 2003.[12] The SAFER Act enabled emergency departments in smaller cities nationwide to increase staffing as to be better prepared to deal with unforeseen emergencies. The SAFER Act is currently administered by FEMA and the City of Auburn has been awarded over $180,000 in grants[13] as a result of Quill's efforts.[citation needed]
In 2009, Quill helped to create a Founders Day Celebration in the City of Auburn. The Celebration's aim was to promote the City's history and downtown business. The first Founders Day was held on June 6, 2009, and featured guest speaker Sarah Palin.[14][15]