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Start my ballot →Present: Ayah Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
Absent: None
Place on file: MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 20, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Place on file: MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 20, 2025 TAX RATE CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC MEETING
Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
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“RESULT: Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Place on file: MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 27, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Place on file: MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 17, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Place on file: TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, Yi-An HUANG, RELATIVE TO A FEDERAL UPDATE INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON RELEVANT COURT CASES.
CMA Placed on File [VV8]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV8") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [VV8] ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) RECYCLING DIVIDENDS PROGRAM (RDP) GRANT, IN...
Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Azeem, Flaherty, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025 METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (MAPC) COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS GRANT, IN THE...
Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Azeem, Flaherty, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING AND SHELTER ALLIANCE GRANT FUNDED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE...
Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Azeem, Flaherty, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO THE CENTER FOR FAMILIES RECEIVED FROM THE CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF...
Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Azeem, Flaherty, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF A PRIVATE DONATION TO THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $200 TO THE GRANT FUND HUMAN...
Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Azeem, Flaherty, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING THE APPROPRIATION OF A PRIVATE DONATION RECEIVED FROM TROY ANTHONY BARBER SHOP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500, TO THE GRANT FUND...
Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Azeem, Flaherty, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Place on file: TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, RELATIVE TO AWAITING REPORT ITEM NUMBER 26-13, REGARDING AN UPDATE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL SUPPORTIVE...
CMA Placed on File [VV8]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV8") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [VV8] ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Place on file: TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY SOLICITOR MEGAN BAYER REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE TRANSFER FEE HOME RULE PETITION.
CMA Placed on File and Referred to Calendar item #3 [VV9]
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“RESULT: CMA Placed on File and Referred to Calendar item #3 [VV9].”
ORDER IN SUPPORT OF TRANSPARENCY AND CONSISTENT PUBLICATION OF MEETING AGENDAS AND MATERIALS
Adopted [VV8]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV8") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Adopted [VV8] ABSENT: Councillor Flaherty.”
ORDER RE CAPITAL BUDGET LIFECYCLE RECONCILIATION PRIOR TO FY27 APPROVAL
Adopted as Amended [VV8]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV8") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Adopted as Amended [VV8] ABSENT: Councillor Flaherty.”
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HEREBY IS REQUESTED TO INSTRUCT ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND OFFICES TO DISCONTINUE ALL OFFICIAL POSTING AND ENGAGEMENT ON X WITHIN 60 DAYS; AND TO...
Adopted as Amended [VV9]
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THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS REQUESTED TO CONFER WITH RELEVANT CITY STAFF AND REPORT BACK WITH INFORMATION AS THE FIRST STEP IN THE EXPLORATION OF A POTENTIAL CAMBRIDGE SNOW CORPS PROGRAM.
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
THAT THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTS HOUSE BILL H.3754, AND SENATE BILL S.2344, “AN ACT RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC REGULATION USING ROAD SAFETY CAMERAS; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HEREBY IS...
Adopted [8-0-1-0]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Azeem, Flaherty, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-WheelerAbstained: Zusy
“RESULT: Adopted [8-0-1-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: Councillor Zusy ABSENT: None.”
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HEREBY IS REQUESTED TO WORK WITH RELEVANT CITY DEPARTMENTS AS WELL AS THE ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO REVIEW GUIDANCE FROM THE IRS AND CONSULT WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES...
Adopted [9-0-0]
“RESULT: Adopted [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
THAT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026 BE A ROUNDTABLE/WORKING MEETING TO DISCUSS THE BEST FUTURE USES OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES AND ASSOCIATED REDEVELOPMENT...
Adopted [9-0-0]
“RESULT: Adopted [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZE MARCH 15, 2026 AS INTERNATIONAL LONG COVID AWARENESS DAY IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE AND THAT CITY HALL BE ILLUMINATED IN TEAL AND GRAY ON MARCH 15, 2026.
Adopted [9-0-0]
“RESULT: Adopted [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
RECOGNIZE MAY 2026 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER DIRECT THE APPROPRIATE CITY STAFF TO ILLUMINATE CITY HALL IN GREEN FOR MENTAL HEALTH...
Adopted [9-0-0]
“RESULT: Adopted [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT OF S.2726/H.3594: AN ACT REGARDING FREE EXPRESSION.
Adopted [9-0-0]
“RESULT: Adopted [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
RECOGNIZE MAY 14, 2026, AS MEF2C AWARENESS DAY IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ILLUMINATE CITY HALL ON MAY 14, 2026 IN RECOGNITION OF MEF2C AWARENESS DAY.
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT OF S.428/H.4207: AN ACT RELATIVE TO SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Adopted as Amended [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Table: That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to raise the fee of the parking permit program for all residents to $75, consider how to include a self-identified...
Tabled [8-0-1-0]
Yes: Azeem, Flaherty, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyAbstained: Al-Zubi
“RESULT: Tabled [8-0-1-0] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: Councillor Al-Zubi ABSENT: None.”
That the City Manager is requested to work with the City Council and relevant City departments on the process by which Cambridge can expand free early child care offerings, including models for...
Adopted as Amended [VV8]
The Final Actions list how councillors voted but leave out Ayah Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons and Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
“RESULT: Adopted as Amended [VV8] PRESENT: Councillor Zusy.”
Ordain: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-69, regarding a review of the previous home rule petition and prepare a new petition...
ORDAINED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDAINED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
AN APPLICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM KENDALL SQUARE ASSOCIATION REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR FOURTEEN (14) TEMPORARY BANNERS ALONG THIRD STREET, GALLILEO GALILEL WAY AND MAIN STREET ANNOUNCING KENDALL...
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Place on file: COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE MARCH 2, 2026 MEETING
Placed on File [VV9]
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Resolutions adopted together (13 resolutions, RES 2026-18 to RES 2026-30)
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 13 resolutions (RES 2026-18, RES 2026-19, RES 2026-20, RES 2026-21, RES 2026-22, RES 2026-23, RES 2026-24, RES 2026-25, RES 2026-26, RES 2026-27, RES 2026-28, RES 2026-29, RES 2026-30); MassVoter lists them as one vote. The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Place on file: A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL’S CITY CLERK PRELIMINARY SCREENING COMMITTEE WAS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2025. THE COMMITTEE MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER...
Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Place on file: A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL’S CITY CLERK PRELIMINARY SCREENING COMMITTEE WAS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2025. THE COMMITTEE MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER...
Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Place on file: A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL’S CITY CLERK PRELIMINARY SCREENING COMMITTEE WAS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2025. THE COMMITTEE MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER...
Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Place on file: A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL’S CITY CLERK PRELIMINARY SCREENING COMMITTEE WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 10, 2025. THE COMMITTEE MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER...
Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Place on file: THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE HELD A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 16, 2025 WITH THE OFFICE OF TOURISM TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE TOURISM OFFICE’S...
Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Place on file: THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE HELD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 ON A ZONING PETITION BY THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL. THE PETITION PROPOSES CHANGES TO SECTION 4.50 OF THE...
Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
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“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Pass to a second reading: A.AMEND SECTION 4.50 OF THE CAMBRIDGE ZONING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS WITH THE INTENT OF PERMITTING THE USE OF LAND FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES AS-OF-RIGHT IN ALL ZONING...
Passed to a Second Reading [VV9]
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“RESULT: Passed to a Second Reading [VV9].”
Place on file: UPDATE REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY
Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Place on file: COMMUNICATING INFORMATION FROM THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Placed on File [VV9]
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Place on file: That the City Manager provide an update to the council, including (but not limited to): current implementation status, including vouchers issued to former residents of the...
Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
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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