Saundra K. Graham--44, in the General Assembly, Graham is a state representative, chair of the Committee on Federal Financial Assistance, seven term city councilor endorsed by the CCA.

A resident of Riverside, Graham helped establish a civilian police review board, city affirmative action office, rehabilitation of Cambridge Housing Authority apartments; if reelected, she says she would like to improve the status of women and ensure economic justice for them; and to soften the impact of federal budget cuts on grants to cities.

Alfred W. LaRosa--42, researcher for the state legislature; became a city councilor to fill the unexpired term of the late Leonard J. Russell in July.

LaRosa, an East Cambridge resident and Independent, emphasizes neighborhood stability, restoration of voters' faith in government, and making "people's lives a little less confusing when dealing with city hall."

Geneva Malenfant--47, not employed; endorsed by the Coalition '85; former vice president of Riverside-Cambridgeport Community Corporation; Democratic City Committee; Planning Board member; Cambridge Historical Commission; former CCA vice president.

Malenfant says she wants to reform the city's housing policy to protect homeowners' rights; she advocates an "end to the polarization that exists on the city council;" and hopes to provide solutions to perennnial traffic and parking problems.

Kenneth E. Reeves '72--36, attorney for United Auto Workers (UAW); founding member of Cambridge Rent Control Coalition; former president of Black Harvard Alumni; board member, Philips Brooks House.

A resident of the Agassiz neighborhood, Reeves says he advocates strong enforcement of the city's rent control and anti-condominium conversion laws; committed to stabilizing

Hugh Adams Russell '64--42, architect and gay activist; City Democratic Committee; 10-year member Board of Zoning Appeals; Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District working committee.

Endorsed by the Coalition '85, Russell wants to improve the training of city employees; resolve the hybrid condominium problem by encouraging home ownership; introduce computer systems to all municipal agencies; and increase awareness of the AIDS problem.

Sheila T. Russell--50, not employed, lifelong resident of Cambridge, Independent and City Democratic Committee.

Wife of the late mayor, Russell says she advocates a need-based test for rent control tenants and favors a modified form of inclusionary zoning. The first-time candidate wants to stop chemical dumping and nerve gas testing in Cambridge.

Renae Scott--34, administrator for a non-profit, foundation; chair, Graham and Parks School steering committee; board member, Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House.

A resident of Cambridgeport endorsed by the CCA, Scott says this election will decide whether developers or citizens control city government; supports existing rent control laws; opposes university expansion into neighborhoods.

George W. Spartichino--lawyer and former state representative who lives in East Cambridge.