Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch has defended two new 10-foot bronze statues of patron saints that will be placed at the city’s new Public Safety building, amidst backlash from a city councilor. The statues depict St. Michael the Archangel and St. Florian, costing $850,000 and are part of a $175 million construction project. Councilor Dan Minton expressed concerns over their violent images, fearing they could misrepresent police intentions. Despite the criticism, Mayor Koch insists they represent beautiful public art, highlighting the evolving nature of city plans without prior council knowledge of the statues.
Mayor Thomas Koch defended the statues, saying "people in the end will understand that it's beautiful public art," amidst controversy over their design and cost.
Councilman Dan Minton criticized the statues for their "violent image" and suggested more contemporary symbols for the police.
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