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July 9, 2026
85 recorded votes, 29 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by At Large Councilor Wilfred Mbah The City Council entered recess at 7:21 PM and returned at 7:24 PM The City Council entered recess at 8:17 PM and returned at 8:24 PM The City Council entered recess at 8:53 PM and returned at 8:55 PM The City Council entered Executive Session at 10:24 PM The City Council returned to Regular Meeting Session at 11:25 PM. Ben Wheeler arrived late (7:03pm). Jon Link took part remotely.
Present: Jon Link, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Ben Wheeler, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Emily Hardt
Absent: Lance Davis
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Minutes #26-1198
Approve the minutes of the June 11, 2026 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2026.
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Citation #26-1193
Commending Jenneen Pagliaro on the auspicious occasion of her retirement after over 38 years of dedicated service
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Grant of Location #26-1159
Refer: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in Wheatland Street, from utility pole 141/2 to a point of pickup at 6 Wheatland Street
The minutes record the result as “Referred for recommendation”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Grant of Location #26-1160
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 4.5 feet of conduit in Line Street, from utility pole 211/7 to a point of pickup at 62 Line Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Grant of Location #26-1161
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 199 feet of conduit in Elm Street, from utility pole 112/31 to manhole 18932, and additional conduit from manhole 18932 to a point...
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 199 feet of conduit in Elm Street, from utility pole 112/31 to manhole 18932, and additional conduit from manhole 18932 to a point of pickup at 199 Elm Street.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Resolution #26-1158
That the Strategy and Development Department and all relevant city departments conduct an economic analysis on the potential impact to the city's finances, including investigating all potential...
That the Strategy and Development Department and all relevant city departments conduct an economic analysis on the potential impact to the city's finances, including investigating all potential service providers, the impact of the city's bond rating and the cost of enforcing the proposed Ordinance amendment to Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Resolution #26-1181
In support of the nurses and healthcare workers of Mass General Brigham Home Care and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Communication #26-1186
Place on file: In his capacity as President, cancelling the Regular Meetings of this Council scheduled for July 23 and August 13, 2026
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Resolution #26-1190
Reaffirming this City Council's recognition of July as Disability Pride Month in light of the recent Supreme Court rulings and legal memorandum on the Olmstead decision from the Department of Justice
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Resolution #26-1191
In support of State Auditor Diana DiZoglio in her efforts to audit the General Court
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Communication #26-1157
Place on file: Conveying support for formally recognizing the Davis Square Neighborhood Council
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Communication #26-1173
Place on file: Conveying the protocol for consideration of appointments by the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #26-1177
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 6, 2026
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-0655 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Taylor Perkins to the Fair Housing Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Order #26-1013 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
That this City Council appoints Rodrigo Badaro, Bea Gomez-Mouakad, Marianne Walles, Martin Sanchez, Yesenia Alfaro, and Marcy Goldstein-Gelb to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1083 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jurett Mooltrey-Weathers to the Affordable Housing Trust
Yes: Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WheelerThe roll call does not list Jon Link, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1085 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Calli Masters to the Fair Housing Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1086 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alexis Washburn to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1087 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Corey Donahue to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1088 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Courtney Koslow to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1089 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kenzie Ballard to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1091 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zahra Atti to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1092 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lauren Gunther to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1093 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ritika Philip to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1094 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paxti Martinez to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1095 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Larry Yu to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1096 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Monte Allen to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1097 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sierra Moll to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1098 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Bhavika Kalia to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1099 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rio Hunter Black to the Climate Action Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #26-1178
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 7, 2026
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 7, 2026.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-0378 (report of the Finance Committee)
Lay on the table: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for a body-worn camera program.
Yes: Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Strezo, WheelerNo: Link, ScottThe minutes record the result as “Laid on the table”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: LAID ON THE TABLE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah NAY: City Councilor At Large Link, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #26-1175
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on July 1, 2026
Report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on July 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Order #26-0082 (report of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee)
Place on file: That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the stock and condition of previously installed playground communication boards that assist nonverbal children in playtime
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #26-1174
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 30, 2026
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Ordinance #25-1762 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the Code of Ordinances be amended to prohibit the use of tax-payer funds for self-promotion
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Ordinance #26-0522 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Place on file: Proposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance, to further enhance civil rights protections in Somerville
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-0797 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of Somerville to regulate leases and tenancy at will agreements
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-0878 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for the Smart Tree Inventory
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-0882 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 and Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require property owners provide a notice of building sale to tenants
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Communication #26-0936 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Place on file: Conveying the updated 2025 Surveillance Technology Annual Report
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-0999 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Refer: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras
Yes: Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, WheelerNo: StrezoThe minutes record the result as “Referred for recommendation”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah NAY: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1000 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Refer: Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras
Yes: Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, WheelerNo: StrezoThe minutes record the result as “Referred for recommendation”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah NAY: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #26-1176
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on July 1, 2026
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on July 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #26-1154
Accept the report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on June 29, 2026
Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on June 29, 2026.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1187
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss 90 Washington Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-0956
Refer: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions
The minutes record the result as “Referred for recommendation”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1156
Requesting authorization to borrow $130,392,395 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Morrison Avenue Linear Storage project
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1153
Requesting the appropriation of $834,595.05 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design and construction services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1152
Requesting the appropriation of $185,357.58 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1155
Requesting approval to appropriate $50,000 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to establish a Police Detail Revolving Fund for Superior Officers
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1199
Requesting the appropriation of $204,400 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Department of Public Works School Custodians Personal Services Account to fund a Memorandum of...
Requesting the appropriation of $204,400 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Department of Public Works School Custodians Personal Services Account to fund a Memorandum of Agreement with the Service Employees International Union Chapter 3 - School Custodians.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1166
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachael Drew to the Affordable Housing Trust
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1167
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Duncan Stuard to the Affordable Housing Trust
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1168
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Danielle O'Hearn to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1169
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Resendes to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1170
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katie Andalcio to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1171
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Phoenix Stoddard to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1172
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessie Gerson-Nieder to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1189
Refer: Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras
The minutes record the result as “Referred for recommendation”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #26-1192
Refer: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras
The minutes record the result as “Referred for recommendation”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Communication #26-1195
Place on file: Proclaiming July 2026 to be Disability Pride Month
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Communication #26-1194
Place on file: Conveying responses to questions discussed by the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 30, 2026
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Officer's Communication #26-1179
Place on file: Director of Economic Development conveying an update on the 90 Washington Street Request for Proposals
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Officer's Communication #26-1180
Place on file: Chief of Police conveying a bi-annual report, pursuant to Section 2-6(g) of the Code of Ordinances
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Officer's Communication #26-1188
Place on file: City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Event #26-1162
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Global Grooves: Rhythms of the Game on July 11 from 10am to 6pm (raindate July 12)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Event #26-1164
Paul Morgan applying for a Public Event License for Summer Cargo Bike Test Drive Event on July 26 from 9:30am to 12:30pm (raindate August 2)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Event #26-1163
Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville Free Clothing Store on August 22 from 7:30am to 4pm (raindate August 23)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Communication #26-1165
Refer: Davis Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: formal recognition by this Council as a neighborhood council under Chapter 7, Article IX of the Code of Ordinances
The minutes record the result as “Referred for recommendation”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Communication #26-1185
Place on file: 74 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical procurement ordinance, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Communication #26-1182
Place on file: Ten individuals, including four residents, submitting comments re: body-worn cameras
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Communication #26-1183
Place on file: Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: bus network redesign
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Communication #26-1184
Place on file: Joel Paul submitting comments re: Davis Square neighborhood plan
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
License #26-1203
Renewing Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
License #26-1205
New Livery License, Boston Elite Limo Service LLC, 20 Franklin Avenue, operating 1 vehicle
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
License #26-1204
New Livery License, Centurion Executive Transport, 139 Broadway, operating 1 vehicle
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
License #26-1206
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, BAETDA Transportation Services LLC, Med. #51,73,77,87
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Event #26-1207
Public Library applying for a Public Event License for Comixcon 2026: Game On! on July 25 from 9am to 5pm (raindate August 1)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Event #26-1216
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Nepali Street Food Festival on September 5 from 11:30am to 9:30pm (raindate September 6)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Event #26-1215
Communications & Public Engagement Department applying for a Public Event License for Civic Day on September 10 from 3pm to 7:30pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Communication #26-1200
Place on file: Kate Doolittle submitting comments re: Mass General Brigham strike
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Communication #26-1201
Place on file: Henry Edward Hardy submitting comments re: body-worn cameras
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Communication #26-1202
Place on file: Kevin McIntosh and Gabrielle Wirth submitting comments re: item #26-1165, Davis Square Neighborhood Council recognition
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Public Communication #26-1208
Place on file: Christopher Rosol submitting comments re: off leash dogs
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
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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