Triantafillou's departure, due to her surprising defeat in the Nov. 2 election, was the most emotional of the night.
After Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves '72 read a council resolution honoring Triantafillou's work, many audience members whistled, cheered and gave a standing ovation for Triantafillou.
The three-term councillor, who grew teary-eyed at the resolution, has championed protection against domestic violence and has served as a strong voice for the gay community in her three council terms.
"This is the moment we have all not been waiting for," she quipped, before giving a 20-minute farewell speech.
In her speech, Triantafillou praised Cambridge's creativity and innovation and residents' strong participation in civic life.
"[I have] a deep and abiding love for the city of Cambridge," she said.
Triantafillou urged the new council to keep working towards maintaining Cambridge's economic and social diversity in the face of "massive demographic changes" sweeping the city in the post-rent control era.
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