Quincy Byrd, At-Large | Holland, MI

Quincy Byrd has lived in Holland for 20 years. He attended Cornerstone University. He is married to his wife, Sara. They have four children together.

Quincy is a quality engineer at Ess Tec. He previously served in the U.S. Army.

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Quincy is currently a member of the Holland City Council. He was appointed to a partial term on the council in 2015 and was elected to a full term in 2017. He was re-elected in 2021.

Supports strong business growth to support working families and advocates for competitive taxes and utility rates.

Advocates for low tax rates, no new millages, and preventing utility rates and fees that hinder job creation.

Believes "making smarter decisions on municipal spending is the best way to ensure the city works for everyone."

- Supports strong business growth to support working families and advocates for competitive taxes and utility rates.
- Advocates for low tax rates, no new millages, and preventing utility rates and fees that hinder job creation.
- Believes "making smarter decisions on municipal spending is the best way to ensure the city works for everyone."

Economy

Opposes zoning changes that increase housing density in established neighborhoods.

Supports community investments that increase home ownership.

Supports affordable housing and has "consistently voted in favor of climate initiatives."

- Opposes zoning changes that increase housing density in established neighborhoods.
- Supports community investments that increase home ownership.
- Supports affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Opposed the non-discrimination ordinance protecting LGBT people due to concerns about religious freedom.

- Opposed the non-discrimination ordinance protecting LGBT people due to concerns about religious freedom.

Public Safety

As of August 12, 2025, Quincy Byrd’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Public Services

Supports the transition from coal to natural gas at the BPW power plant and advocates for new clean energy sources for Holland.

- Supports the transition from coal to natural gas at the BPW power plant and advocates for new clean energy sources for Holland.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Quincy Byrd

Supports and appreciates the job Holland's police do and is endorsed by the Holland Police Officer's Association.

Believes "every rate increase and tax hike" affects residents and supports smarter municipal spending.

Supports strong business growth to support working families.

Believes every rate increase and tax hike impacts residents and supports smarter municipal spending to ensure the city works for everyone.

Quincy has called Holland his home for nearly 20 years. He served in the U.S. Army and later in life attended Cornerstone University. His wife, Sara, is a former employee of Holland Public Schools at Jefferson Elementary. Together, they have 4 children Quincy II, Holly, Ethan and Daisy who attend Holland Public Schools. Quincy is a man of faith and active in his local church. Quincy and his family like hiking through park trails, neighborhood walks, sunny beach days, and outdoor activities.

Quincy is an engineer at Pridgeon & Clay. He previously worked at Trans-matic. He gave back to all of us by serving honorably in the U.S. Army.

Quincy is currently a member of the Holland City Council. He was appointed to a partial term on council in 2015 and was elected to a full term in 2017. He was re-elected in 2021.

- Opposes zoning changes that increase housing density in established neighborhoods.
- Supports community investments that increase home ownership.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.