What the Council decided, and how each councillor voted
Every Cambridge City Council meeting in 2026, filed by date and searchable by keyword: each item the Council acted on, the result, and every councillor's recorded vote.
17 items at Cambridge City Council, May 4 2026
Clear searchNamed on 17 roll-call votes in these results: 17 yes, 0 no. Sponsor of 4 items.
Cambridge City Council, May 4 2026
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR) for the Open Architects student data platform.
A communication transmitter from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a supplier diversity update.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $34,300.00 from the FY26 Local Cultural Council grant.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a transfer of $70,000.00 to cover costs related to a Public Works employee injured in the course of the job.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Conservation Commission effective May 4, 2026.
Recognizing May as National Water Safety Month.
That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant City staff to review City ordinances regulating the operation of food vendors in City parks.
Who voted how
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant staff to explore options for commissioning a housing needs study through a qualified research institution, to establish a clear evidence-based understanding of existing housing conditions, resident needs, and measurable housing goals to guide future decision-making.
Communications for the May 4, 2026, City Council meeting.
Congratulations to William “Billy” McDonald on his retirement.
Congratulations to The Garment District on its 40th Anniversary.
City Council appreciation of Nathan Hoefgen-Harvey for his service as a Social Work intern.
Resolution on Susan Mintz's Retirement.
The Human Services and Veterans Committee held a public meeting on March 11, 2026 to discuss support services and planning considerations for disabled residents in Cambridge.
The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee and Housing Committee held a joint hearing on March 25, 2026 to discuss present findings on the state of housing production since the passage of the Multifamily Zoning in February 2025. The March 25, 2026 meeting recessed and reconvened on April 7, 2026 to continue the discussion.
A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.
No Final Actions published for: Regular Meeting, Jan 12, 2026; Special Meeting, Jun 23, 2026; Roundtable, Aug 6, 2026; Regular Meeting, Nov 9, 2026.
Where this comes from
Every item and vote here is read from the City Clerk's Final Actions for each meeting, published on the city's PrimeGov portal. They list every item the Council acted on, its sponsors and reference number, the result, and on a roll call each councillor under yeas, nays, present and absent. Items carried by voice vote show as voice votes, with any absent councillors named.
Each meeting links to its agenda, Final Actions, minutes once they are approved, and video. A meeting appears before its Final Actions do, and its items fill in once the clerk publishes them. Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeal meetings are not included yet.
Meetings from Jan 1, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026. Built Nov 12, 2026 by Ingest from the City of Cambridge's public records.