Jul23
Pop-Up: Share Your Ideas for the Future of Union Square’s Public Spaces
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T.
About the City Council
About the City Council
The City Council is the City’s legislative branch. Members are elected every two years on the odd-numbered years. Four members serve at large, and seven members represent individual wards. The Council passes ordinances on a broad range of issues, from setting zoning laws to creating boards and commissions. It also has the power to approve or disapprove the Mayor's budget appropriations.
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Meeting Minutes
Members
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Above: The Somerville City Council with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone in January 2020. Note: In May 2020, Councilor Kristen Strezo (pictured right) replaced former Councilor Stephanie Hirsch (bottom left).
Look up your ward number and Councilor with MySomerville.
Councilor |
Position |
| Matthew McLaughlin | President and Ward 1 Councilor |
| Mary Jo Rossetti | Vice President and Councilor-at-Large |
| Kristen Strezo | At-Large |
| Wilfred N. Mbah | At-Large |
| Mary Jo Rossetti | At-Large |
| William A. White Jr. | At-Large |
| Matthew McLaughlin | Ward 1 |
| Jefferson Thomas (“J.T.”) Scott | Ward 2 |
| Ben Ewen-Campen | Ward 3 |
| Jesse Clingan | Ward 4 |
| Mark Niedergang | Ward 5 |
| Lance Davis | Ward 6 |
| Katjana Ballantyne | Ward 7 |
Meeting Schedules & Streaming
Visit the City's IQM2 Meeting Portal to:
- See a calendar of City Council and committee meetings
- Download meeting agendas and minutes
- Stream meetings live or from our archives
- And more
City Codes & Ordinances
Committees & Commissions
| Standing Committees | Special Committees | Commissions |
Meeting Minutes
2010–Present Day
View City Councilor and Committee meeting minutes from 2010 to the present day on the City's Legislative Meeting Portal.
1872–2020
View City Council (formerly the Board of Aldermen) meeting minutes from 1872 to 2020 as annual PDFs in our archive.
Upcoming Events
Aug7
Pop-Up: Share Your Ideas for the Future of Union Square’s Public Spaces
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T.
Programs & Initiatives
The City of Somerville urges residents to report airplane noise to both Massport and the City.
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Share Your Ideas for the Future of Union Square’s Public Spaces at a Pop-Up This Summer
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, and the Union Square Community Design Team invite you to participate in a series of community engagement pop-ups to inform the future of Union Square’s public spaces.
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City Moves to Acquire Somerville Armory Building
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone submitted a $5 million proposal to the City Council to acquire the Somerville Armory building at 191 Highland Ave., which the Council approved by a unanimous vote at its May 13 meeting.
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Somerville Passes First-of-Its-Kind Native Planting Ordinance
Somerville has passed a Native Planting Ordinance that establishes minimum requirements for native plants and trees to be planted in City-owned parks, open spaces, and streets.
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Joint Statement on Justice for George Floyd
Following months of speculation and uncertainty, yesterday’s guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd last May brought with it long-awaited accountability for Derek Chauvin’s actions.
Upcoming Events
Jul23
Pop-Up: Share Your Ideas for the Future of Union Square’s Public Spaces
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T.
Aug7
Pop-Up: Share Your Ideas for the Future of Union Square’s Public Spaces
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T.
Programs & Initiatives
The City of Somerville urges residents to report airplane noise to both Massport and the City.
Related News
-
Share Your Ideas for the Future of Union Square’s Public Spaces at a Pop-Up This Summer
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, and the Union Square Community Design Team invite you to participate in a series of community engagement pop-ups to inform the future of Union Square’s public spaces.
-
City Moves to Acquire Somerville Armory Building
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone submitted a $5 million proposal to the City Council to acquire the Somerville Armory building at 191 Highland Ave., which the Council approved by a unanimous vote at its May 13 meeting.
-
Somerville Passes First-of-Its-Kind Native Planting Ordinance
Somerville has passed a Native Planting Ordinance that establishes minimum requirements for native plants and trees to be planted in City-owned parks, open spaces, and streets.
-
Joint Statement on Justice for George Floyd
Following months of speculation and uncertainty, yesterday’s guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd last May brought with it long-awaited accountability for Derek Chauvin’s actions.