Quincy commissioners address social media photo, investigation into utility department deposits

Erin Hill
Gadsden County News Service


A Facebook post showing what appeared to be customer checks stored in a drawer at the City of Quincy’s utility customer service department has prompted official statements and a police investigation.
The post, made by Rodney Moore a long-time critic of local officials, included a photo of checks and claimed that “tens of thousands” of dollars in payments were left in a drawer for days, questioned why daily deposits were not being made and referenced a blue sticky note indicating $20,606.35 in missing funds.
District 3 Commissioner Ronte Harris issued a statement on Oct. 2 condemning the disclosure of the image, which he said contained “customers’ financial checks and other confidential records.” Harris said the photo was “unlawfully posted” on Facebook by Rodney Moore and described the material as “stolen information” taken by a city employee using a personal cell phone.
Harris called for a full law enforcement investigation, including review of surveillance footage, witness interviews, and subpoenas for phone and electronic communication records to identify who sent the image to Moore. He also said Moore, who he stated posted the image from Whigham, Georgia, should be investigated under applicable laws.
In his statement, Harris criticized Mayor Beverly Nash, alleging she has failed to address the release of confidential information and calling for her removal.
District 4 Commissioner Lane Stephens also released a statement, referring to the incident as “Customer Service-gate.” Stephens confirmed that the Quincy Police Department has opened an active investigation into the photos and said he is seeking answers about broader issues in the customer service department.
Stephens questioned why utility payments, including his own check from September 2024, were not deposited until months later, and asked how much interest the city may have lost by not making daily deposits. He said he is requesting a full accounting of the department’s deposit practices and accountability for any failures.
Stephens noted that as an individual commissioner he cannot initiate an investigation without a majority vote of the full city commission but said he will formally request one if his questions are not answered.
This is an ongoing story. The Gadsden County News will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.