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September 28, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 32 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Cambridge City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Ayah Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy Flaherty, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
Absent: Marc McGovern
3 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the FY27 tax rate. FINALIZED IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
ORDER 1A ADOPTED [8-0-1]
The Final Actions name Marc McGovern in this vote, but that councillor is not on the attendance list for the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER 1A ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Simmons.”
ORDER 1B ADOPTED [9-0-0]
The Final Actions name Marc McGovern in this vote, but that councillor is not on the attendance list for the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER 1B 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.”
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the FY27 tax rate. FINALIZED IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
The Final Actions name Marc McGovern in this vote, but that councillor is not on the attendance list for the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [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.”
Cambridge City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Ayah Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
Absent: None
29 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Submission Of The Record
Place on file: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on June 1, 2026.
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.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
Place on file: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on June 22, 2026.
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.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-268
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Climate Committee.
Approved and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Approved and CMA Placed on File [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 Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-271
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an Arts Council Leadership Announcement.
CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [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 Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-270
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the LGBTQ+ Commission.
Approved and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Approved and CMA Placed on File [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 Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-267
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,250,000.00 from the Water Fund Balance to fund the purchase of supplemental drinking water from the...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [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 Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-275
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report #26-42 regarding "Know Your Rights" informational and educational materials in all police...
CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [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 Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-276
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report #26-26 regarding harmonization of institutional bus protocols.
CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [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 Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-269
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number #26-49 and Policy Order #130 regarding assessments of the economic effects of...
CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [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 Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-273
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Albert Darling as a Constable for a term of three years.
CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [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.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-174
City Council opposition to H.R. 8870 and Increases in Federal Truck Size and Weight Limits
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-175
That the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, be and hereby is canceled.
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-176
That the City Council hold a joint Roundtable/Working Meeting with the Cambridge School Committee on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM, to discuss the FY28 budget planning process and...
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-177
That the City Council hold a Roundtable/Working Meeting on Monday, November 30, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM, to discuss the future uses of City-owned properties.
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-178
City Council support of the strike of UNITE HERE Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 workers at Encore Casino and Resort.
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-179
That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council within thirty days on the status of the negotiations between the Cambridge School Committee and the Cambridge Education...
FAILED [2-4-2-1]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Sobrinho-WheelerNo: Azeem, Flaherty, Nolan, ZusyAbstained: McGovern, SimmonsSumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: FAILED [2-4-2-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler NAYS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zusy PRESENT: Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-180
That the City Council go on record recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-182
That the City Council go on record in strong support of Head Start and the Program Performance Standards that ensure the teaching, learning, health, and welfare of children, families, and classrooms.
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-173
That the City Manager is requested to work with CDD and relevant City departments to prepare zoning language based on the recommendations discussed in the September 16, 2026 Joint Housing and...
Adopted [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“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.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2026-163
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Police Department and other relevant departments to develop a coordinated July 4th response plan for the Cherry Street, Harvard...
Adopted [7-0-2]
Yes: Azeem, Flaherty, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZusyAbstained: Al-Zubi, Sobrinho-Wheeler
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted [7-0-2] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: Councillor Al-Zubi, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler ABSENT: None.”
Applications · APP 2026-67
An application was received from Stuart Pritchel representing 50 Church, requesting permission for a projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 50 Church Street. approval has been received...
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Communications · COM 2026-36
Place on file: Communications for the Regular City Council meeting being held on September 28, 2026.
Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Resolutions · RES 2026-130
Resolution congratulating the MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program on its 60th Anniversary.
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2026-131 to RES 2026-132)
Adopted as Amended [VV9]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2026-131, RES 2026-132); 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.
Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2026-133 to RES 2026-135)
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2026-133, RES 2026-135); 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.
Resolutions · RES 2026-136
That the City Council go on record honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Felton “Tony” James Earls III and extending its deepest sympathy to his family.
Adopted as Amended [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Committee Reports · CC 2026-95
Place on file: The Housing Committee and the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebration Committee held a public hearing on June 25, 2026 to continue discussion of...
Report Accepted and Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [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.”
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-119
Place on file: A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee.
Placed on File [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-120
Place on file: A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an 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.
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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