Cambridge City Council
City Council Candidates Disagree on Current Housing Crisis in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council candidates gathered at the Science Center on Tuesday to pitch their policies on housing, transportation, and relations with the federal government in the final stretch before election day.
Cambridge City Council Candidates at HUUSL Forum
Cambridge City Council Candidates Speak at a Harvard Undergraduate Urban Sustainability Lab Forum in the Science Center.
City Council Votes to Increase Property Taxes, Triggering Backlash from Business Owners
The Cambridge City Council unanimously voted to raise property taxes by eight percent for fiscal year 2026 — including a 22 percent increase on commercial property taxes — to the chagrin of many residents and business owners.
Cambridge City Council Denounces Harvard’s Removal of 900 Grad Students From Union
The Cambridge City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday condemning Harvard’s removal of roughly 900 workers from its graduate student union, calling on the University to address the demands of its unions during ongoing contract negotiations.
Small, Minority-Owned Businesses Pitch Services to City of Cambridge at Supplier Diversity Fair
45 minority, women, and veteran-owned small businesses gathered to pitch their services to representatives from the City of Cambridge at the city’s third Supplier Diversity Fair on Monday afternoon.
In a Council Comeback Bid, Peter Hsu Wants to Serve Cambridge’s ‘Most Vulnerable Populations’
As a doctor, Peter Hsu treated vulnerable patients in hospitals across the country. Now in his second bid for City Council, he wants to “raise the standards of public health” for Cambridge, too.
School Committee Candidate Santos Wants to ‘Meet People Where They Are’
Luisa de Paula Santos, a special education paraprofessional, wants to improve equity and increase caregiver participation in Cambridge School Committee.
As Cambridge Takes a Financial Hit, Some Candidates Look to Harvard for the Solution
Cambridge City Council candidates are turning to Harvard to compensate for expected funding losses — even as the University itself is running at an operating loss of $113 million.
City Council Candidates Weigh In Against Trump Settlement at Harvard Dems Forum
Cambridge City Council candidates pushed Harvard to stand up to the Trump administration at a Tuesday night forum hosted by the Harvard College Democrats.
Robert Winters Is ‘Willing To Serve’ on Cambridge City Council. Will Voters Take Him Up On It?
Robert Winters has no campaign staff. He has raised less than $600, spent none of it, and refuses donations. But if elected to the Cambridge City Council, Winters insists, he is “serious about my willingness to serve” — and Cambridge voters can decide for themselves whether they’d like to see him in City Hall.
‘Implementer of Work’: Sumbul Siddiqui Runs for Fifth Term on City Council
Cambridge City Councilor Sumbul Siddiqui left her term as mayor after enacting her key priorities of piloting universal preschool and preserving affordable housing. As she runs for her fifth term on the Cambridge City Council, she is positioning herself as an “implementer” who has the experience to make her priorities into policies.
City Council Candidates Contest Multifamily Housing Ordinance in Cambridgeport Election Forum
Several challengers in Cambridge’s upcoming city council election roundly criticized incumbents for passing the landmark Multifamily Housing Ordinance earlier this year at a candidates’ forum Wednesday night, dismissing it as a “one size fits all” approach.
John Hanratty Hopes to Be A Voice for Cambridge’s Middle Class in Second Run for City Council
John Hanratty spent more than three decades as an entrepreneur in Cambridge’s technology industry. In his second run for City Council, he wants to bring in the “business side” to tackle the city’s biggest issues.
Affordability Top of Mind as Ayah Al-Zubi ’23 Launches Second Run for City Council
Ayah Al-Zubi ’23 first launched her bid for a seat on the Cambridge City Council back in 2023, as a fresh-faced Harvard College graduate. Two years later, she’s back on the ballot and ready to “co-govern.”
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Wants to Make Cambridge a Model City in Next Term For City Council
Running for his third term on the Cambridge City Council, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler says he wants to make Cambridge a model for progressive policy and fighting threats from the Trump administration, as it has attacked the universities and many immigrants his city is home to.
LaQueen Battle Prioritizes Resource Accessibility in Campaigns for Both City Council and School Committee
LaQueen A. Battle, a newcomer to local elections, is the only candidate to take on a dual race — campaigning for a seat on both Cambridge’s City Council and School Committee with a promise to “make a voice for the community.”
Residents to Consider Minor Changes to Cambridge Charter in Ballot Measure
This November, Cambridge voters will ratify or reject a draft of the City’s charter that makes minor changes without altering the core of its 85-year-old council-manager form of government.
Stanislav Rivkin Wants to Upend Cambridge’s ‘Reagonomics’ Policies
Rivkin, the associate director of admissions at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, is running for Cambridge City Council to bring his progressive ideals to the body. His priority is to make the city affordable for the bottom 50 percent of earners — one of the biggest issues for voters this cycle.
CPS School Committee Was Aware of Superintendent Candidate’s Losses in Crypto Scam Since Summer
The Cambridge School Committee knew the details of Lourenço Garcia’s financial mismanagement earlier this summer, according to a district official familiar with the matter. But members declined to publicly take action on the information — or disclose it to Cambridge residents.
Cambridge Commission on Immigration Cautions Against Duplicating Immigration Support Services
Cambridge’s Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship cautioned the city against duplicating non-profit services in a Tuesday meeting, amid a push to increase city-run support for residents amid heightened federal immigration enforcement.
Cambridge Election Commission to Distribute Ballots and Voting Materials Ahead of November Election
As the local election season ramps up, the Cambridge Election Commission met on Tuesday to discuss its plans to distribute information about voting procedures and election logistics.
City Council Cambridge Progressive Electoral Collaboration
City Council Candidates gather at a Cambridge Progressive Electoral Collaboration Forum on Tuesday at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Main Cafeteria, 459 Broadway.
Cambridge To Consider Setting Up More Mixed-Income Housing
The Council voted unanimously to initiate the process of increasing social housing — publicly owned, mixed-income properties — during their Monday meeting. They referred the resolution to the housing committee, directing city staff to iron out logistics and deliver a report by March.
Harvard College Dems Endorse Candidates for Cambridge City Council, School Committee
The Harvard College Democrats endorsed three challengers for local office last week, the club’s latest foray into Cambridge politics amid an increasingly competitive local election cycle.
Zusy Seeks First Full Term for Cambridge City Council
Councilor Catherine “Cathie” Zusy has established herself as a moderating voice in an ambitious, pro-development Cambridge City Council — despite only serving for a year. Now, she’s running for reelection to increase affordable housing while preserving neighborhood character.