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March 20, 2023
41 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Burhan Azeem, Dennis Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Paul Toner, Quinton Zondervan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Place on file: Burhan Azeem Remote Dennis J. Carlone Remote Alanna Mallon Remote Marc C. McGovern Remote Patricia Nolan 5:32 PM E. Denise Simmons Remote Paul F....
ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Submission of the Record
Place on file: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting – February 27, 2023
ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #75
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the to new appointments of the following persons as members of the Police Review and Advisory Board for terms of five years.
APPROVED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #76
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 23-05, regarding a report on beginning the process of obtaining police body worn...
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #77
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 23-09, regarding a report on engaging a third party, independent firm/consultant...
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #78
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to relative to Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #79
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to relative to Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees for fiscal year 2023.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #80
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1...
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #81
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointments and reappointments of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Commission for...
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #82
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Salvation Army Shelter and Daytime Program.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #83
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order 2023 #35, related to the Allocation Plan for Cambridge’s HOME-ARP funds.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #84
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a summary of a Planning Board Meeting on the 2022 Town-Gown Reports and Presentations.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #85
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the final report for the City’s comprehensive year-long municipal broadband feasibility study.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #86
Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order 2023 #44 ,related to the Barrett, et al., Zoning Petition.
REFERRED TO THE PETITION [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE PETITION [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2023 #48
That the City Manager is requested to fund the HEART initiative and negotiate a contract for services with HEART, to include but not limited to HEART responding to certain 911 calls.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-1-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, ZondervanNo: TonerAbstained: Simmons
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Toner PRESENT: Councillor Simmons.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2023 #49
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City departments to ensure multi-family properties on the market are reviewed as quickly as possible as potential affordable...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Calendar – Unfinished Business · ORD 2022 # 6
Ordain: An Ordinance has been received from Diane P. LeBlanc, relative to Ordinance # 2022-6 Article III Green Jobs 2.66.100 Definitions.
PASSED TO BE ORDAINED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED TO BE ORDAINED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #11
Refer: A Zoning Petition Has been received from Charles Jessup Franklin et al., regarding allowing new construction that is similar in size and shape as existing buildings for the purpose of...
REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanAbstained: Carlone
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui PRESENT: Councillor Carlone.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #12
Refer: A Zoning Petition Has been received from Michael Monestine et al. regarding Outdoor Use Zoning Petition for the Central Square Cultural District.
REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #13
An application was received from Martha Davis of the MIT Museum requesting permission for seventy (70) temporary banners from Sidney Street to Memorial Drive and Main Street announcing Curious...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #14
An application was received from Kevin Richard, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 149 Upland Road; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #15
An application was received from Chuck Martins representing Kwench Juice Cafe, requesting permission for two (2) projecting signs at the premises numbered 678 Massachusetts Avenue approval has...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications · COM 460 #2023
Communications placed on file together (113 communications, COM 460 #2023 to COM 572 #2023)
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 113 communications (COM 460 #2023, COM 461 #2023, COM 462 #2023, COM 463 #2023, COM 464 #2023, COM 465 #2023, COM 466 #2023, COM 467 #2023, COM 468 #2023, COM 469 #2023, COM 470 #2023, COM 471 #2023, COM 472 #2023, COM 473 #2023, COM 474 #2023, COM 475 #2023, COM 476 #2023, COM 477 #2023, COM 478 #2023, COM 479 #2023, COM 480 #2023, COM 481 #2023, COM 482 #2023, COM 483 #2023, COM 484 #2023, COM 485 #2023, COM 486 #2023, COM 487 #2023, COM 488 #2023, COM 489 #2023, COM 490 #2023, COM 491 #2023, COM 492 #2023, COM 493 #2023, COM 494 #2023, COM 495 #2023, COM 496 #2023, COM 497 #2023, COM 498 #2023, COM 499 #2023, COM 500 #2023, COM 501 #2023, COM 502 #2023, COM 503 #2023, COM 504 #2023, COM 505 #2023, COM 506 #2023, COM 507 #2023, COM 508 #2023, COM 509 #2023, COM 510 #2023, COM 511 #2023, COM 512 #2023, COM 513 #2023, COM 514 #2023, COM 515 #2023, COM 516 #2023, COM 517 #2023, COM 518 #2023, COM 519 #2023, COM 520 #2023, COM 521 #2023, COM 522 #2023, COM 523 #2023, COM 524 #2023, COM 525 #2023, COM 526 #2023, COM 527 #2023, COM 528 #2023, COM 529 #2023, COM 530 #2023, COM 531 #2023, COM 532 #2023, COM 533 #2023, COM 534 #2023, COM 535 #2023, COM 536 #2023, COM 537 #2023, COM 538 #2023, COM 539 #2023, COM 540 #2023, COM 541 #2023, COM 542 #2023, COM 543 #2023, COM 544 #2023, COM 545 #2023, COM 546 #2023, COM 547 #2023, COM 548 #2023, COM 549 #2023, COM 550 #2023, COM 551 #2023, COM 552 #2023, COM 553 #2023, COM 554 #2023, COM 555 #2023, COM 556 #2023, COM 557 #2023, COM 558 #2023, COM 559 #2023, COM 560 #2023, COM 561 #2023, COM 562 #2023, COM 563 #2023, COM 564 #2023, COM 565 #2023, COM 566 #2023, COM 567 #2023, COM 568 #2023, COM 569 #2023, COM 570 #2023, COM 571 #2023, COM 572 #2023); MassVoter lists them as one vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (6 resolutions, RES 2023 #77 to RES 2023 #82)
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 6 resolutions (RES 2023 #77, RES 2023 #78, RES 2023 #79, RES 2023 #80, RES 2023 #81, RES 2023 #82); MassVoter lists them as one vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #50
That the City Council go on record supporting Enabling Legislation for a Real Estate Transfer Fee
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #51
That the Executive Assistant to the City Council is requested to confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request to dedicate a street corner in honor of Ned Handy.
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #53
That the City Manager work with the Central Square Business Improvement District and provide a license agreement, as well as direct financial and regulatory support for the continued and...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #54
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to light up City Hall in light blue, light pink, and white from March 26, 2023 until April 2, 2023, in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Committee Reports
Place on file: The Finance Committee met on May 7, 2019.
REPORT ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Place on file: The Finance committee met on February 16, 2022 to consider the City Council goals in relation to the budget and to gather input and discuss priorities on the FY23 budget.
REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee met on February 23, 2022 to reconvene its February 16, 2020 meeting to receive public comment regarding the City Council goals in relation to the budget and to...
REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee met on April 20, 2022 to discuss the city’s ARPA application/funding update status.
REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee met on May 10, 2022 to conduct hearing on FY 2023 budget.
REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee met on May 11, 2022 to conduct hearing on FY 2023 school budget.
REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee met on May 17, 2022 to conduct hearing on FY 2023 budget.
REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee held a public hearing on June 14, 2022 to receive an update on ARPA funding.
REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Place on file: The Human Services and Veterans Committee held a public meeting on February 28, 2023, to discuss the status of after school programming in Cambridge.
REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Roundtable Minutes
Place on file: Minutes of the City Council - Roundtable/Working Meeting – February 14, 2023
ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #45
Place on file: A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #46
Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #47
Place on file: A communication was received from Councillor Toner, transmitting Questions regarding Requests to Fund Heart Using City Funds.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
From the Cambridge City Council’s official Final Actions, posted by the City Clerk on the city’s meeting portal (and, for meetings before late January 2026, the Open Meeting Portal), linked from the City Council page. We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Cambridge (cambridgema.gov), from the official headshots on each councillor’s City Council page. Former councillors show initials.
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