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.

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Cambridge City Council, Feb 9 2026

Regular Meeting·Mon, Feb 9, 2026·Final actions published
AgendaFinal actionsMinutesVideo
Item 4 · POR 2026-31 · Policy Orders

That the City Manager is hereby requested to direct the Law Department to draft ordinance language restricting the use of City-owned or City-controlled property, facilities, resources, and personnel for the purposes of federal civil immigration enforcement, and that the Law Department evaluate whether these protections should be adopted as an amendment to the Welcoming Community Ordinance.

Sponsors Sumbul Siddiqui, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Burhan Azeem, Catherine Zusy, Ayah A. Al-Zubi
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yes
Who voted how
Yes
Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
Item 5 · POR 2026-32 · Policy Orders

That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to raise the fee of the parking permit program for all residents to $75, consider how to include a self-identified check off option so as not to increase administrative costs for a subsidized fee of $25 for residents who live in affordable housing, are enrolled in a program such as SNAP or are low income, remove the senior exemption for the residential parking permit program and lower the number of cars that individual residents are allowed to get a residential parking permit for from four to two. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2026

Sponsors Patricia Nolan, Catherine Zusy, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Marc McGovern
Tabled or heldCharter Right
Item 6 · POR 2026-34 · Policy Orders

That the City Manager is requested to work with the City Council and relevant City departments on the process by which Cambridge can expand free early child care offerings, including models for means-tested programming, and exploration of non-City funding sources, from the state or foundations. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2026

Sponsors Patricia Nolan, Marc McGovern, Sumbul Siddiqui
Tabled or heldCharter Right
Item 7 · POR 2026-35 · Policy Orders

That the City Manager is requested to begin discussions with MIT, CASPAR, the co-chairs of the Human Services and Veterans Committee, all relevant city departments and the shelter residents to develop a plan to renovate and expand 240 Albany Street in order to provide additional low threshold shelter, housing and day time services, while accommodating shelter residents impacted by the construction closure with housing and support, including low threshold options.

Sponsors Marc McGovern, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Catherine Zusy, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yes
Who voted how
Yes
Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
Item 1 · Calendar

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-69, regarding a review of the previous home rule petition and prepare a new petition that would allow Cambridge to enact a Real Estate Transfer Fee to be sent to the state legislature.CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 2026 TABLED AS AMENDED IN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2026

Tabled or heldTabled as Amended
Roll call 6 yes · 3 no
Who voted how
Yes
Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, E. Denise Simmons, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
No
Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Item 2 · Calendar

That the City Manager ask the appropriate departments to review the city’s digital equity work to date, including the study’s recommendations and all steps taken since the study conclusion in order to update the evaluation of existing internet access programs, assessing whether residents’ digital needs are or could be better provided for and to propose how we can better meet their needs and to report back to the Council by June 2026 on internet access programs.

PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yes
Who voted how
Yes
Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
Item 1 · APP 2026-07 · Applications

An application was received from Nick Zappia representing IMAGINE, requesting permission for a one (1) projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 358 Huron Avenue. approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.

PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yes
Who voted how
Yes
Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
Item 2 · APP 2026-09 · Applications

An application was received from Donger Lei representing Sumi House, requesting permission for a one (1) awning at the premises numbered 359 Huron Avenue. approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.

PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yes
Who voted how
Yes
Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui

Cambridge City Council, Jan 26 2026

Regular Meeting·Mon, Jan 26, 2026·Final actions published
AgendaFinal actionsMinutesVideo
Item 3 · CMA 2026-10 · City Manager's Agenda

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $100,000 received from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to the Public Investment Fund School Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund a feasibility study and schematic design costs for the roof replacement project at the Cambridgeport School, located at 89 Elm Street.

PassedAdopted and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yes
Who voted how
Yes
E. Denise Simmons, Marc McGovern, Burhan Azeem, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Timothy R. Flaherty, Catherine Zusy
Item 8 · CMA 2026-08 · City Manager's Agenda

Transmitting communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $54,491 from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Grant fund Human Services salary & wages and other ordinary maintenance accounts.

PassedAdopted and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yes
Who voted how
Yes
E. Denise Simmons, Marc McGovern, Burhan Azeem, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Timothy R. Flaherty, Catherine Zusy
Item 11 · CMA 2026-14 · City Manager's Agenda

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-69, regarding a review of the previous home rule petition and prepare a new petition that would allow Cambridge to enact a Real Estate Transfer Fee to be sent to the state legislature.

Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Nolan
Item 1 · POR 2026-08 · Policy Orders

That the City Manager ask the appropriate departments to review the city’s digital equity work to date, including the study’s recommendations and all steps taken since the study conclusion in order to update the evaluation of existing internet access programs, assessing whether residents’ digital needs are or could be better provided for and to propose how we can better meet their needs and to report back to the Council by June 2026 on internet access programs. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR AL-ZUBI IN COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 2026

Sponsors Catherine Zusy, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Burhan Azeem
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Al-Zubi
Item 2 · POR 2026-16 · Policy Orders

That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments regarding incorporating plant-based solutions into the Sustainable Cambridge initiative, incorporating plant-based purchasing practices in City-operated events, and using municipal communications channels to promote sustainable and affordable food and drink practices throughout the City.

Sponsors Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Marc McGovern, Sumbul Siddiqui, Catherine Zusy
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yes
Who voted how
Yes
E. Denise Simmons, Marc McGovern, Burhan Azeem, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Timothy R. Flaherty, Catherine Zusy
Item 3 · POR 2026-17 · Policy Orders

That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prioritize pilot projects in 2026 without the use of a consultant for an extensive pedestrianization study, and in the medium- term consider how additional pedestrianization of a section of Brattle Street by restoring two-way traffic to JFK Street could enhance the Square.

Sponsors Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Sumbul Siddiqui, Catherine Zusy
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yes
Who voted how
Yes
E. Denise Simmons, Marc McGovern, Burhan Azeem, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Timothy R. Flaherty, Catherine Zusy
Coverage and sources
Meetings
27 of 31 with Final Actions
Jan 12, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026
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.