City Politics
City of Cambridge Searches for Rat Liaison to Combat Rodent Scourge
The Cambridge City Council is seeking a rodent control liaison to spearhead a response to the rising rodent population in the city.
Decimated by Corporate Cutdowns, Cambridge Chronicle Loses Veteran Editor
Following the departure last month of the Cambridge Chronicle’s editor and only full-time journalist, Amy Saltzman, former employees and residents have expressed doubts about the future of the U.S.’s oldest surviving weekly newspaper.
Michelle Wu ’07 Inaugurated as Boston’s 56th Mayor
Michelle Wu ’07 was sworn in as the first female and person of color elected mayor by the city of Boston during a brief ceremony in the Boston City Council chamber Tuesday.
‘Deeply Disappointed’: Harvard-Allston Task Force Calls on Bacow to Increase Collaboration
The Harvard-Allston task force penned a letter Wednesday to University President Lawrence S. Bacow calling for greater “accountability” and outreach around Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus development.
City Council Debates Contentious Measure to Limit Campaign Donations by Developers
The Cambridge City Council debated the latest proposed changes to campaign finance in city politics on Monday night.
Future Looks ‘Bright’ for Cambridge Post-Election, Residents and Councilors Say
Following the conclusion of a contentious campaign for Cambridge City Council, candidates and residents said they are optimistic about the future of the city’s leadership.
IOP Hosts Second-Ever 'Day of Civic Action'
The Institute of Politics hosted its second ever “Day of Civic Action” on Tuesday in an effort to bolster civic participation among students at the College.
Harvard Alum Michelle Wu ’07 Elected Boston’s 56th Mayor
Boston City Councilor and Harvard alum Michelle Wu ’07 will become Boston’s 56th mayor, the first woman and person of color elected in the city’s history, following a decisive victory over City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George Tuesday.
Seven Incumbents, Two Challengers Secure Seats in 2021 Cambridge City Council Election
At 1:06 a.m. Wednesday morning — more than five hours after the polls closed in Cambridge — the city’s election commission announced the results of the city council election: seven incumbents would keep their seats and two challengers would join them.
Michelle Wu Election Night Event
Michelle Wu ’07 — who became the first woman and person of color elected mayor in Boston history — takes the stage at her election night event in Boston Tuesday evening.
‘You Are the Powerhouse’: Boston Mayoral Candidates Make Final Pitches to Young Voters
With only a day before polls open in the Boston mayoral election, candidates Michelle Wu ’07 and Annissa Essaibi George are making their final appeals to voters, with a focus on getting out the youth vote.
Harvard-Allston Task Force Raises Concerns over Enterprise Research Campus Development
The Harvard-Allston task force filed a 25-page comment letter with the Boston Planning Development Agency last week raising concerns over the development of Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus project in Allston.
City Council Election Voter’s Guide
Cambridge residents will head to the polls Nov. 2 to elect nine city councilors through a ranked choice voting system. Nineteen candidates, including eight incumbents and 11 challengers, are vying for one of the nine at-large seats. The Crimson broke down their views on affordable housing, transportation, climate change, and more.
Incumbent Quinton Zondervan Looks to Continue Diversity, Climate Work in Third Term
After two terms on the City Council and a decade in activism, Quinton Y. Zondervan is seeking reelection to continue pursuing his diversity, equity, and green initiative goals in Cambridge.
Nicola Williams Tackles Housing Disparities, Climate Change in Second Council Bid
Growing up in a politically active environment, Nicola A. Williams is dedicating her second campaign for City Council to addressing the concerns of Cambridge residents.
Gregg Moree Makes Education His Top Priority in Seventh Council Bid
A local carpenter and lifelong Cantabridgian, Gregg J. Moree is hoping to stand out among the 18 other candidates to clench one of the nine open seats in the Nov. 2 Cambridge City Council election.
First-time Candidate Frantz Pierre Running on Education, Housing Equity
First-time Cambridge City Council candidate Frantz Pierre, who is seeking to become the city’s first male Haitian American councilor, is running on a platform of improving access to education and housing.
From Bartender to City Council Candidate, Joe McGuirk Hopes to Bring Fresh Voice
After working as a bartender in Cambridge for more than 30 years, first-time candidate Joe McGuirk is hoping to bring some economic diversity to the Cambridge City Council.
Burhan Azeem Seeks to Bring Fresh Voice to City Hall
Students may have noticed a flyer under their dorm room doors last month for Burhan Azeem, who, at 24, is the youngest candidate running in the Cambridge City Council election.
Ilan Levy Focuses on Engagement, Interdependence in Fourth Council Run
After unsuccessful campaigns in 2015, 2017, and 2019, Ilan Levy, a software engineer, is focusing on bringing together Cantabrigians in his fourth run for City Council this year.
Robert Eckstut Brings Poker Player’s Mentality to Debut Run for Council
Robert Eckstut wants to take a progressive ethic and a poker player’s mentality to Cambridge City Council.
After 10 Terms on the City Council, Denise Simmons Still Has Work To Do
E. Denise Simmons — who made history as the first Black lesbian mayor in the United States when she was elected Cambridge mayor in 2008 — is seeking her 11th term on the City Council this November.
Dennis J. Carlone Runs for Re-Election to Cambridge City Council
Dennis J. Carlone is running for re-election to his fifth term on the Cambridge City Council on a platform prioritizing affordable housing and environmental sustainability.
Theo Skeadas ’12 Champions Local Business, Climate in Political Debut
Growing up, Theodora M. “Theo” Skeadas ’12 never thought she would run for public office.
‘Cambridge is for Sale’: Dana Bullister Campaigns on Tackling Inequity in Politics
City Council candidate Dana Bullister never thought about public office until a friend and former Cambridge City Councilor urged her to consider the council.