A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.
Placed on file
Voice vote
Meetings
27 of 31 with Final Actions
Jan 12, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026
Cambridge City Council/2026
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.
787 items, page 12 of 20, newest first
Cambridge City Council, May 18 2026
Regular Meeting·Mon, May 18, 2026·Final actions published
A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding the search process for a permanent City Clerk.
Placed on file
Voice vote
A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee.
Placed on file
Voice vote
Cambridge City Council, May 11 2026
Regular Meeting·Mon, May 11, 2026·Final actions published
Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on January 12, 2026
Placed on fileAccepted and Placed on File
Voice vote
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on the city's digital equity work.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Voice vote
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $312,000.00 to support the City’s digital equity efforts through a Digital Navigator position at the Cambridge Public Library for up to 3 years.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $65,000.00 to support World Cup watch parties across Cambridge.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on the successful completion of the 221 Mount Auburn Street demolition.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Voice vote
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the relevant departments to immediately request Empower to resign from the Massachusetts High Technology Council and consider options for transitioning the City of Cambridge out of Empower and transferring its retirement accounts into one of the City’s other retirement programs should Empower continue to be a member of the MHTC. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER IN COUNCIL MAY 11, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments including the Law Department to ensure that there is no new data collected by ShotSpotter devices and all existing data shall be kept, used, or deleted only as required by law under our Welcoming Community Ordinance and Surveillance Technology Ordinance. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY VICE MAYOR AZEEM IN COUNCIL MAY 11, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Vice Mayor Azeem
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Mayor’s Office, Law Department, Election Commission, and other relevant City Departments to engage the Collins Center in assisting the City in reviewing policy options for allowing Cambridge voters to directly elect the City’s Mayor. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL MAY 11, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Simmons
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to do extensive outreach to residents, businesses, and property owners to communicate the current water level status and take all measures to reduce nonessential water use citywide, and provide a report on citywide water usage and water supply.
PassedAdopted
Voice vote
Foreign Policy Issues in the City Council
PassedAdopted
Roll call 6 yes · 3 no
That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the projected fiscal impact of maintaining the current exemption for seniors, along with any administrative steps necessary to do so. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER IN COUNCIL MAY 11, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler
That a special Committee of the City Council be formed to conduct a full and complete analysis of each of the proposed changes to the Rules of the City Council, with the goal of a transparent understanding of each of the proposed changes and the implications. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER IN COUNCIL MAY 11, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler
That the City Council go on record calling upon President Trump to immediately rescind Executive Order 14380, immediately enter meaningful negotiations with the Cuban government with the goal of ending the United States oil embargo, and carry out his foreign policy agenda with respect to the wishes of the people of the United States and in accordance with international law.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 5 yes · 4 present
Who voted how
Communications for the Regular City Council Meeting May 11, 2026
Placed on file
Voice vote
Condolences to the family of Charles Linehan III.
Sponsors Timothy R. Flaherty, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Voice vote
Resolution Recognizing National Nurses Week
Sponsors E. Denise Simmons, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Voice vote
Condolences To The Family of Walter C. Bridgeman, Jr.
Sponsors E. Denise Simmons, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Voice vote
A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.
Placed on file
Voice vote
A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee
Other actionWithdrawn
Voice vote
Draft 2026-2027 Rules of the City Council. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR FLAHERTY IN COUNCIL MAY 11, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Flaherty
Cambridge City Council, May 4 2026
Regular Meeting·Mon, May 4, 2026·Final actions published
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a federal update including an update on relevant court cases.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR) for the Open Architects student data platform.
ReferredReferred to the Public Safety Committee to be held on May 20, 2026
Roll call 9 yes
A communication transmitter from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a supplier diversity update.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $34,300.00 from the FY26 Local Cultural Council grant.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
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.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Conservation Commission effective May 4, 2026.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
Recognizing May as National Water Safety Month.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yes
That the City Council go on record calling upon President Trump to immediately rescind Executive Order 14380, immediately enter meaningful negotiations with the Cuban government with the goal of ending the United States oil embargo, and carry out his foreign policy agenda with respect to the wishes of the people of the United States and in accordance with international law. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL MAY 4, 20206
Tabled or heldCharter Right Exercised by Councillor Nolan
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.
Sponsors Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Marc McGovern, Burhan Azeem, Sumbul Siddiqui, Patricia Nolan, Ayah A. Al-Zubi
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absent
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.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yes
Communications for the May 4, 2026, City Council meeting.
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yes
Congratulations to William “Billy” McDonald on his retirement.
Sponsors Timothy R. Flaherty, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yes
Congratulations to The Garment District on its 40th Anniversary.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yes
City Council appreciation of Nathan Hoefgen-Harvey for his service as a Social Work intern.
Sponsors Marc McGovern, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yes
Resolution on Susan Mintz's Retirement.
Sponsors Sumbul Siddiqui, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Patricia Nolan, Marc McGovern, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yes
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.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
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.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
Coverage and sources
Votes
787 items, 508 roll calls
Latest Final Actions: Nov 2, 2026
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.