Apr20
Finance Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regardin
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
Apr26
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee.
Apr27
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee.
Apr29
Land Use Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Land Use Committee.
Programs & Initiatives
The City of Somerville urges residents to report airplane noise to both Massport and the City.
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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.:
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Elections Department Launches Appointment System for Municipal Candidates
The City of Somerville’s Elections Department has set up an online appointment system to allow candidates for municipal office to safely pick up and drop off nomination papers and speak with Elections staff while City Hall remains closed to the public.
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Denise Molina Capers Hired as City’s First Racial and Social Justice Director
Fulfilling a critical step in the City of Somerville’s racial and social justice efforts, a new Director of Racial and Social Justice, who will build out a new Racial and Social Justice Office, has been hired. Denise Molina Capers, Esq.
Upcoming Events
Apr20
Finance Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regardin
Apr26
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee.
Apr27
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee.
Apr29
Land Use Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Land Use 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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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.:
-
Elections Department Launches Appointment System for Municipal Candidates
The City of Somerville’s Elections Department has set up an online appointment system to allow candidates for municipal office to safely pick up and drop off nomination papers and speak with Elections staff while City Hall remains closed to the public.
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Denise Molina Capers Hired as City’s First Racial and Social Justice Director
Fulfilling a critical step in the City of Somerville’s racial and social justice efforts, a new Director of Racial and Social Justice, who will build out a new Racial and Social Justice Office, has been hired. Denise Molina Capers, Esq.