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November 10, 2022
86 recorded votes, 86 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin. These minutes have no attendance list; attendance is from the council’s official “Call of the Roll” record on the city’s Legistar site. Charlotte Kelly arrived late (7:08PM).
Present: Willie Burnley, Charlotte Kelly, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Beatriz Gomez Mouakad, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes #22-1975
Approve the minutes of the October 13, 2022 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 13, 2022.
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Grant of Location #22-1859
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 98 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 1969 located at the intersection of Broadway and Main Street to a point of pickup at 390 Broadway
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Grant of Location #22-1860
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 756 feet of conduit in Middlesex Avenue from Utility Pole 213/11 at the intersection of Middlesex Ave and McGrath Hwy connecting 3 proposed...
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 756 feet of conduit in Middlesex Avenue from Utility Pole 213/11 at the intersection of Middlesex Ave and McGrath Hwy connecting 3 proposed manhole to Utility Pole 213/5 at 60 Middlesex Ave. The work will also include 340 feet of conduit to be installed from the rear of 74 Middlesex Ave to a point of pickup at the proposed manhole 1.
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Grant of Location #22-1861
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 70 feet of conduit in Ten Hills Rd, from Utility Pole 498/10 to a proposed handhole in 77 Ten Hills Rd
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Grant of Location #22-1862
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install 263 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave, from Manhole 0515-3400 to a point of pickup at the intersection of Spring St and...
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install 263 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave, from Manhole 0515-3400 to a point of pickup at the intersection of Spring St and Somerville Ave.
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Order #22-1884
That the Director of Parks and Recreation eliminate equity barriers for residents signing up for recreation programs
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1924
That the Director of Mobility install a speed hump on Evergreen Avenue between Thurston and Sycamore Streets
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1926
That the Director of Mobility implement traffic calming measures, including speed bumps and raised intersections, on streets perpendicular to Washington Street, including Myrtle, Florence...
That the Director of Mobility implement traffic calming measures, including speed bumps and raised intersections, on streets perpendicular to Washington Street, including Myrtle, Florence, Pinckney and Dell Streets.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1928
That the Director of Mobility update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the proposed Kensington Connector walkway connecting Assembly Row to East Somerville
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1929
That the Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner work with relevant stakeholders to replace grass patches at the community garden on Glen Street with pollinator plants
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Order #22-1930
That the Director of Engineering ensure that the sidewalks surrounding the new housing development near 779 McGrath Highway have curb cuts for pedestrian and ADA accessibility
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Order #22-1927
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the current noise readings of the mechanical systems on the roof of the East Somerville Community School and verify that they are in compliance with...
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the current noise readings of the mechanical systems on the roof of the East Somerville Community School and verify that they are in compliance with Noise Control Ordinance regulations.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1932
That the Chief Fire Engineer inform the appropriate Ward Councilor and Councilors-at-Large, as soon as safely practicable, when a major fire has occurred in their Ward, including the number of...
That the Chief Fire Engineer inform the appropriate Ward Councilor and Councilors-at-Large, as soon as safely practicable, when a major fire has occurred in their Ward, including the number of residents impacted.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1933
That the Director of Emergency Management, the Director of the Office of Housing Stability, the Director of Health and Human Services, the Chief Fire Engineer, and other relevant staff, discuss...
That the Director of Emergency Management, the Director of the Office of Housing Stability, the Director of Health and Human Services, the Chief Fire Engineer, and other relevant staff, discuss with this Council the resources and support services provided to residents impacted by a disaster or crisis such as fire or flood.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #22-1934
That the Mayor designate a central point of contact for providing on-site response for mass displacement events such as fires and floods, and coordinating efforts to assist impacted residents
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #22-1931
That this City Council supports the United Labor of Tufts Resident Assistants (ULTRA)
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Public Communication #22-1407
Boynton Yards LandCo LLC requesting approval of the attached Land Conveyance petition for Boynton Yards
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Mayor's Request #22-1430
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Article 3, Residence Districts and Article 9, Use Provisions, to permit the adaptive reuse of commercial building types in...
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Article 3, Residence Districts and Article 9, Use Provisions, to permit the adaptive reuse of commercial building types in the NR and UR zoning districts.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Mayor's Request #22-1431
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Articles 4 (Mid Rise Districts), 5 (High Rise Districts), 6 (Commercial Districts), 8 (Overlay Districts), and 9 (Use...
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Articles 4 (Mid Rise Districts), 5 (High Rise Districts), 6 (Commercial Districts), 8 (Overlay Districts), and 9 (Use Provisions) to permit additional uses for any ground story commercial space fronting a Pedestrian Street.
Yes: Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonNo: DavisThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld NAY: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Committee Report #22-1897
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 9, 2022
Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 9, 2022.
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Committee Report #22-1895
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on November 2, 2022
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on November 2, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #22-1585 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mark Scullari to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #22-1586 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Tirrell to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #22-1587 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alex Artinian to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #22-1588 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Langton to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #22-1676 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Adeleine Mannion to the Somerville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
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Mayor's Request #22-1719 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Cook to the Zoning Board of Appeals
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Mayor's Request #22-1720 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sisia Daglian to the Zoning Board of Appeals
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Mayor's Request #22-1825 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kelly J. Cooper to the Election Commission
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Committee Report #22-1896
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 3, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 3, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #22-1629 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $13,770.21 using available funds in the Parking Department's Credit Card Convenience Account for May 2022 credit card fees
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Mayor's Request #22-1669 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $5,418.98 using available funds in the Parking Department Professional Services Account for Ticket/Permit Processing Vendor, Conduent State...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $5,418.98 using available funds in the Parking Department Professional Services Account for Ticket/Permit Processing Vendor, Conduent State & Local Solutions.
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Mayor's Request #22-1823 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $38,752,085.12 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant from the United States Treasury
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Committee Report #22-1894
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 1, 2022
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 1, 2022.
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Ordinance #22-0835 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Amending Sec. 11-63 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the removal of poles, conduits and wires
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #22-1987 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the Administration work with the City Council to establish a process for enforcement of Section 11-63 of the Code of Ordinances
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Committee Report #22-1893
Accept the report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on October 26, 2022
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on October 26, 2022.
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Officer's Communication #22-1920
Chief Assessor requesting to appear at this Council's November 22 meeting for the Tax Classification Public Hearing and the determination and adoption of tax levy percentages for FY 2023
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License #22-1969
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc
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License #22-1935
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St
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License #22-1936
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St
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License #22-1937
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St
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License #22-1938
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd
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License #22-1939
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way
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License #22-1940
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way
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License #22-1941
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A Latin Way
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License #22-1942
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way
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License #22-1943
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75 Packard Ave
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License #22-1944
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave
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License #22-1945
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 126 Packard Ave
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License #22-1946
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powder House Blvd
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License #22-1947
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powder House Blvd
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License #22-1948
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row
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License #22-1949
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56 Professors Row
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License #22-1950
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row
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License #22-1951
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Professors Row
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License #22-1952
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row
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License #22-1953
Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega, 134 Professors Row
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License #22-1954
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave
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License #22-1956
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave
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License #22-1957
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave
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License #22-1968
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9 Sunset Rd
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License #22-1958
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave
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License #22-1959
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave
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License #22-1960
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave
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License #22-1961
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave
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License #22-1962
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd
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License #22-1963
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd
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License #22-1964
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd
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License #22-1955
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave
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License #22-1965
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Kappa Alpha, 25 Whitfield Rd
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License #22-1863
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave
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License #22-1865
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St
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License #22-1866
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St
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License #22-1867
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave
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License #22-1868
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St
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License #22-1971
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, James A. Kiley Co., 15 Linwood St
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License #22-1967
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky & Sons, 508-512 Columbia St
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License #22-1869
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy
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License #22-1870
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy
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License #22-1871
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy
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License #22-1872
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway
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License #22-1966
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway
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License #22-1873
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St
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Order #22-1991
That the City Solicitor work with this Council to amend the Code of Ordinances to include nondiscrimination provisions based on relationship status
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #22-1990
Supporting Family Inclusion and Relationship Diversity
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From the Somerville City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (July 2022 on) and its older meeting portal (2010 to mid-2022), both linked from the City Council page on somervillema.gov. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Somerville (somervillema.gov) official headshots for Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Lance Davis, Wilfred Mbah, Naima Sait, J.T. Scott and Kristen Strezo; The Somerville Times (thesomervilletimes.com) for Emily Hardt, Jon Link, Matthew McLaughlin and Ben Wheeler. Former councilors show initials.
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