Cambridge City Council
Mayor Marc McGovern
Cambridge Mayor Marc C. McGovern, inaugurated this January, sits in his office.
Jan Devereux
Cambridge Vice Mayor Jan Devereux participates in a housing committee meeting on March 15.
Mayor McGovern Questions CPD Actions, Says Some Police Angry With Him
Cambridge Mayor Marc C. McGovern questioned Cambridge Police Department officers' use of force during the arrest of a black Harvard undergraduate last month.
Cambridge Police Will Add Office to Monitor Racial Bias, Use of Force
Through the new office, which will be called the Office of Procedural Justice, Cambridge Police hopes to show a commitment to transparency and responsibility by analyzing citizens’ confrontations with the police.
Cambridge City 2019 Budget Focuses on Affordable Housing
The budget focuses on affordable housing, transportation improvements, early childhood development, education, and public safety, among other initiatives.
Cambridge City Council Prepares For Climate Change
The Cambridge City Council discussed proposed measures to mitigate the effects of climate change at a working meeting on Monday.
Cambridge City Council Votes to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing
The Cambridge City Council unanimously voted to begin autonomous vehicle testing on city streets at a meeting Monday.
City Council Demands Schedule for Harvard Square Theater Development
Vice Mayor Jan Devereux and Cambridge City Councillor Dennis J. Carlone sponsored the legislation. The order is largely symbolic and has no power to force Chan’s hand.
Cambridge City Council Votes to Support TPS
Mayor Marc C. McGovern, who sponsored the order, said the legislation was an important step towards supporting immigrants in Cambridge.
City Council Votes to Begin Developing Marijuana Regulations
The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously to begin working on new laws and regulations regarding recreational cannabis at a meeting Monday.
Mayor McGovern Establishes Immigration Defense Fund
Mayor Marc C. McGovern and the Cambridge Community Foundation announced the creation of the Cambridge Legal Defense Fund for Immigrants Monday afternoon.
Cambridge City Council Adopts Black History Policy Order
The City of Cambridge celebrated Black History Month through a series of initiatives and events that recognized the achievements of African Americans.
Two City Councillors Start ‘Women Are Here’ Podcast
In the podcast, Mallon and Siddiqui shared their experiences as women legislators.
City Council Pursues Business Improvement District in Central Square
The City Council voted to explore funding options for a Business Improvement District in Central Square.
Mazen Drops Out of Congressional Race
Mazen said his primary reason for withdrawing from the race was a lack of campaign financing.
Committee Delays Recommendation on Harvard Square Restrictions
In a meeting that ultimately ended without an official recommendation, Cambridge City officials and residents debated the merits of a controversial zoning petition.
City Council Elects McGovern Mayor, Devereux Vice Mayor
“My hope for this term is that we really take steps forward to become the socially and economically just community that we truly claim to be and want to be,” McGovern said.
City Council Talks Republican Tax Plan, Affordable Housing
The Cambridge City Council discussed possible changes to city funding as a result of the proposed Republican tax plan at its Monday meeting.
Cambridge Allocates $867,000 to Seven Participatory Budget Projects
In total, the city will allocate $867,000 toward seven projects, including planting 100 trees and distributing "resource kits" to Cambridge's homeless population.
City Council Funds Programs for Homeless Teens
City councillors approved tens of thousands of dollars in funding to expand work programs and social help for homeless teens in the city at their weekly meeting Monday.