Dec7
Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Traffic and Parking 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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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.
1872–2009
View Board of Aldermen (the former name of the City Council) and Committee meeting minutes from 1872 to 2009 as annual PDFs in our archive.
Upcoming Events
Dec8
Land Use Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Land Use Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Dec9
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Dec10
Somerville Community Candle Lighting
The community is invited to join Temple B’nai Brith, Mayor Curtatone, and members of the City Council on the first night of Hanukkah for a virtual candle lighting.
Programs & Initiatives
The City of Somerville urges residents to report airplane noise to both Massport and the City.
Related News
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Public Hearing on Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan, 11/18
The Somerville City Council will hold a public hearing on the Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan, on Wednesday, November 18, starting at 6 p.m. There are two ways residents can submit testimony:
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Three Surveys Currently Accepting Responses on COVID-19 Impacts and Data Sharing
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and City Council President Matt McLaughlin announced today their intention to undertake a comprehensive review of the City’s charter, committing to working together to complete this effort as expeditiously as possible.
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COVID-19, Senior ResiStat Meetings Postponed
A COVID-19 update ResiStat meeting planned for today, October 20, and a ResiStat meeting geared toward seniors planned for tomorrow, October 21, have been postponed. New meeting dates will be announced as soon as they are available.
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ResiStat to Hold Virtual, Topic-Based Fall Meetings
10/20 & 10/21 ResiStat Town Halls Postponed
Upcoming Events
Dec7
Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Traffic and Parking Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Dec8
Land Use Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Land Use Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Dec9
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Dec10
Somerville Community Candle Lighting
The community is invited to join Temple B’nai Brith, Mayor Curtatone, and members of the City Council on the first night of Hanukkah for a virtual candle lighting.
Programs & Initiatives
The City of Somerville urges residents to report airplane noise to both Massport and the City.
Related News
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Public Hearing on Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan, 11/18
The Somerville City Council will hold a public hearing on the Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan, on Wednesday, November 18, starting at 6 p.m. There are two ways residents can submit testimony:
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Three Surveys Currently Accepting Responses on COVID-19 Impacts and Data Sharing
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and City Council President Matt McLaughlin announced today their intention to undertake a comprehensive review of the City’s charter, committing to working together to complete this effort as expeditiously as possible.
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COVID-19, Senior ResiStat Meetings Postponed
A COVID-19 update ResiStat meeting planned for today, October 20, and a ResiStat meeting geared toward seniors planned for tomorrow, October 21, have been postponed. New meeting dates will be announced as soon as they are available.
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ResiStat to Hold Virtual, Topic-Based Fall Meetings
10/20 & 10/21 ResiStat Town Halls Postponed