May11
Rules Special Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Rules Special Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
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
May11
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
May24
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee.
May24
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee.
Programs & Initiatives
The City of Somerville urges residents to report airplane noise to both Massport and the City.
Related News
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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.
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Virtual Meeting to Discuss Kensington Connector Revitalization Designs, May 3
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Mike Connolly, City Council President and Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to the second virtual public meeting to discuss the Kensington Connector Revitalization Project.
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City Council Announces Survey & Community Meeting (5/5) Entitled: When She Calls 911 (A Conversation Concerning Safety in Somerville for Women)
Women & Safety Virtual Community Meeting, May 5, 6:30 p.m.:
Upcoming Events
May11
Rules Special Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Rules Special Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
May11
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
May24
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee.
May24
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee.
Programs & Initiatives
The City of Somerville urges residents to report airplane noise to both Massport and the City.
Related News
-
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.
-
Virtual Meeting to Discuss Kensington Connector Revitalization Designs, May 3
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Mike Connolly, City Council President and Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to the second virtual public meeting to discuss the Kensington Connector Revitalization Project.
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City Council Announces Survey & Community Meeting (5/5) Entitled: When She Calls 911 (A Conversation Concerning Safety in Somerville for Women)
Women & Safety Virtual Community Meeting, May 5, 6:30 p.m.: