Cambridge City Council
Here’s How Cambridge City Council Candidates Plan to Address Climate Change
Four months after Cambridge became the first known city in the United States to require large buildings to reach net-zero emissions by 2035, environmental policy has become a key issue in the City Council race, with the majority of candidates pledging to expand legislation addressing climate change.
Entrepreneur John Hanratty Seeks Accountability in Cambridge Council Bid
Cambridge City Council candidate John Hanratty wants to “restore some trust” in the city government. For him, that starts with listening to residents and business owners.
Cambridge Councilor Paul Toner, a Self-Described ‘Practical Progressive,’ Seeks Consensus in Reelection Bid
Paul F. Toner, who spent more than a decade in union leadership, is running for a second term on the Cambridge City Council to keep the body negotiating.
Cambridge Council Supports Building Workers Union, Talks Single-Use Plastics Ban in Flurry of Policy Orders
In a whirlwind two-hour sprint of legislating, the Cambridge City Council discussed eight policy orders — passing seven unanimously — in its penultimate Monday meeting ahead of the city’s 2023 municipal elections.
Patty Nolan ’80 Charts the Middle Course in Run for Third Term on Cambridge Council
In her campaign for a third term on the Cambridge City Council, Patricia M. “Patty” Nolan ’80 is framing herself as a pragmatist who is unafraid to disagree on controversial policy problems.
Joan Pickett Aims to Push Back on Bike Lanes, Aid Small Businesses in Cambridge Council Campaign
For months, longtime Cambridge resident Joan F. Pickett faced off against the city government in court. Now, she’s seeking to join it.
Two Weeks Before Elections, Incumbent Cambridge Councilors Lead Fundraising Race
Less than two weeks before Cambridge’s municipal elections, City Council incumbents continue to lead the fundraising race over challengers, according to campaign finance data from the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance.
School Committee Member Ayesha Wilson Vows To Be ‘Mover and Shaker’ if Elected to Cambridge Council
Ayesha M. Wilson is running for Cambridge City Council to “bring voices to the table” — betting that her nearly two decades in social work and two terms on the Cambridge School Committee have given her the tools to mend the city’s divides.
Cambridge Residents Alliance Endorses Eight Candidates for Cambridge City Council
Cambridge Residents Alliance, a local nonprofit housing advocacy group, endorsed eight candidates ahead of this year’s Cambridge City Council election, including five first-time candidates.
Cambridge’s Ranked Choice Voting System, Explained
When Cambridge voters head to the polls on November 7, they will elect Cambridge City Council and School Committee members through an election system known as proportional ranked choice voting. Here’s how that works.
In Reelection Bid, Cambridge’s Youngest Councilor Burhan Azeem Is Confident He’s Won Over His Skeptics
Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem is confident that his first term has earned him another two years in City Hall.
Trailblazing Councilor E. Denise Simmons Seeks 12th Term on Cambridge City Council
E. Denise Simmons is currently running for her 12th term on the Council this election cycle. She was first elected in 2001, making history in 2008 as the first Black lesbian mayor in the nation and the first Black female mayor in Massachusetts.
Physician Peter Hsu Prescribes Affordable Housing, Education Equity in Cambridge Council Run
Peter Hsu is running for Cambridge City Council to keep the city’s organs intact. Hsu’s top priorities include housing affordability, where he said the “bottom line” is to “build more.” He also said he “personally” vows to end exclusionary zoning.
Cambridge Officials and Council Candidates Denounce Hamas Attacks, Express Hope for Peace in Statements
Cambridge public officials and candidates for city office weighed in on the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza following demonstrations at City Hall and doxxing attacks against Harvard students.
‘Do Both’: Hao Wang Wants to Preserve Cambridge Character, Increase Housing Stock In Council Run
Hao Wang, the former deputy commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, said he is a “do-both candidate,” running for Cambridge City Council on a platform that is focusing on mental health, livability, and sustainability.
Cambridge Passes Long-Debated Affordable Housing Amendments, Opening Door to Taller Developments
The Cambridge City Council voted 6-3 to pass a set of hotly debated amendments to the city’s 100%-Affordable Housing Zoning Overlay in a meeting Monday evening, setting the stage for taller, denser affordable housing developments throughout the city.
Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui Accused of Workplace Toxicity and Retaliation Ahead of Council Elections
Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui is facing allegations that she fostered a “toxic” workplace environment for her staff, as reported in a six-month Boston Globe investigation released on Monday — just weeks ahead of Cambridge’s City Council elections.
‘Magazine Beach Lady’ Cathie Zusy Seeks to Make Waves in Cambridge City Council Run
Inspired by her love for what she calls Cambridge’s “energy and diversity,” Cathie Zusy said she is “eager” to advocate for more affordable housing, bike lanes, and support for recreational programs in an “informed and balanced way” in her bid for Cambridge City Council.
Longtime Civic Blogger Robert Winters Is Running for Cambridge Council. Now, He’s Facing Political Scrutiny of His Own.
Civic blogger Robert Winters is running for Cambridge City Council, but his campaign has met backlash from residents who condemn his past social media posts as racist and transphobic.
Carrie Pasquarello Stakes Cambridge City Council Run on Public Safety, but Faces Scrutiny For Transphobic Tweets
Cambridge City Council Candidate Carrie E. Pasquarello is running on a platform of government accountability and public safety — though her campaign has come under increased scrutiny after transphobic and Islamophobic tweets she liked came to light.
As Progressive Stalwarts Exit Cambridge Council, Our Revolution Cambridge Endorses Five Challengers
Our Revolution Cambridge, a progressive organizing group, endorsed five candidates for Cambridge City Council and five for School Committee on Sept. 22.
Despite Outcry, Cambridge City Council Again Rejects Significant Changes to Affordable Housing Amendments
Cambridge’s Monday City Council meeting proceeded in a familiar fashion: with a public comment portion marked by outcry over a controversial proposed expansion to the Affordable Housing Overlay and a failed effort to curtail the AHO amendments.
Cambridge Activists Protest Council Candidates After Racist, Transphobic Social Media Activity Comes to Light
More than 20 demonstrators protested at an event held by the Cambridge Citizens Coalition after the group endorsed Cambridge City Council candidates Robert Winters and Carrie E. Pasquarello.
Adrienne Klein Draws on City Hall Experience in Cambridge Council Bid, Promises ‘Consensus-Building’ Approach
Mayoral aide Adrienne Klein is running for Cambridge City Council on a platform prioritizing affordable housing, childcare support, and increased government transparency.
Cambridge Council Candidates Clash at Forum Hosted by Harvard Grad Student Union
Fourteen candidates for Cambridge City Council gathered at Emerson Hall in Harvard Yard for a forum organized by Harvard’s graduate student union on Tuesday night.