City Politics
Cambridge Voters Re-Elect 8 of 9 City Council Members
Cambridge residents reelected eight of nine incumbent Councillors to the Cambridge City Council, according to preliminary election results announced last night.
Cambridge municipal elections Quincy
Cambridge municipal elections took place on November 8, and Harvard's Quincy House served as a polling station for voters to select their candidates for city council and school board.
Cambridge City Council Candidate: Minka Y. vanBeuzekom
In September 1980, a young woman named Minka Y. vanBeuzekom moved into the Kendall Square neighborhood. Now, armed with the experience that comes with raising two daughters, developing a long history of community involvement, and spending 31 years in Cambridge, she is running for Cambridge City Council.
Cambridge City Council Candidate: Sam Seidel
Cambridge City Councilor Sam Seidel, known for his congenial personality and hands-on approach with his constituents, has once again harnessed ...
Cambridge City Council Candidate: Matt P. Nelson
At 31, Matt P. Nelson is the youngest candidate in this year’s Cambridge City Council election. Though he lacks the years of experience of many of the current City Councilors, he hopes his energy and innovation will land him a seat on the Council.
Cambridge City Council Candidate: James Williamson
Although James M. Williamson ran for Cambridge City Council in 2009, comparatively little information about him is available. Williamson has no printed campaign literature, a website coming soon, and no funds to spend on advertising.
Cambridge City Council Candidate: Thomas J. Stohlman, Jr.
An MIT graduate with degrees in architecture and chemical engineering, Thomas J. Stohlman, Jr. sees his education as selling point in his campaign for Cambridge City Council.
Cambridge City Council Candidate: Gregg J. Moree
Gregg J. Moree is hoping that third time is the charm as he runs for Cambridge City Council for the third straight election.
Cambridge City Council Candidate: Kenneth E. Reeves '72
Despite the loss of key supporters and assistants, Kenneth E. Reeves ’72 says his campaign strategy is basically the same as it was during his first run for office in 1989.
Cambridge City Council Candidate: Larry Ward
Larry Ward would like to involve the Harvard community in many of the ideas he hopes implement should he return to the Cambridge City Council after the November election.
Cambridge City Council Candidate: Gary C. Mello
While many Cambridge City Council candidates note that they have ties with Harvard, Gary W. Mello is likely the only one who has ever lived in the Harvard Sailing Center.
Cambridge City Council Candidate: Leland Cheung
If reelected for a second term on the Cambridge City Council, Leland Cheung says he will be an advocate for government transparency.
Candidate Profile: E. Denise Simmons
“Green collar” jobs, forums for students, celebrations of diversity from Haiti to Ireland—all on a frugal budget. These are the ongoing projects of Councilor E. Denise Simmons, who will be running for her sixth term on the Cambridge City Council this month.
Sierra Club Endorses Local Candidates
The Sierra Club recently announced its endorsement of seven of the eighteen current candidates for Cambridge City Council.
Candidate Profile: Henrietta Davis
Henrietta Davis has worked to promote change in her community through her experiences as a city planner, a Cambridge School Committee member, and founder of the Healthy Children Task Force. Now, she is running for re-election for a ninth term on the Cambridge City Council.
Candidate Profile: Craig Kelley
Craig Kelley, who has been on the City Council for six years, boasts a wide-reaching agenda for Cambridge, including plans to strengthen the relationship between the school system and local government and to increase safety for pedestrians and bikers.
Candidate Profile: Timothy J. Toomey Jr.
As a City Councillor since 1990 and a State Representative since 1993, Toomey says that he hopes “the big thing that people will recognize is my many years of service.”
Candidate Profile: Charles W. Marquardt
Charles W. Marquardt is running for Cambridge City Council again this year, hoping to bring a different perspective to the race.
Candidate Profile: David P. Maher
Cambridge Mayor David P. Maher, who is up for reelection this term, lives just around the corner from where he grew up.
Allston Residents Dissatisfied with City's Role in Planning
Local residents who provide input on Harvard’s expansion into Allston say they are disappointed with the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s community support during the planning process.
Harvard Square then and now
When Joseph S. Calautti, owner of Rizzo Tailors, gazes out of his second-floor window overlooking Church Street, he sees not ...
Tata Hall Construction To Benefit Allston
Members of the Harvard Allston Task Force argued in a letter to the Boston Redevelopment Authority that the Tata Hall project represents an opportunity for the University to develop the community.