City Politics
Devereux's Concerns
Cambridge City Councilor Jan Devereux joined over 25 Boston area residents in criticising planned cuts to late-night MBTA service during a public hearing held in Cambridge City Hall Wednesday night. Among the public’s concerns were the needs of workers who depend on the service, as well as the desire for a reliable transit system as Boston develops.
Organization Looks to Support ‘Service Veterans’ Seeking Office
The non-partisan organization, New Politics, is guiding 13 candidates, at least five of whom have ties to Harvard, through elections for a wide range of political offices.
Cambridge City Council Denounces Right-Wing Media Outlet
In a resolution passed last month, Cambridge’s City Council publicly denounced the right-wing media organization Breitbart.com for spreading what it called “anti-Muslim libel” after the outlet published an article asserting that a City councillor has ties to the Islamic militant group Hamas.
City Councillor Leads Effort Advocating $15 Minimum Wage
Cambridge City Councillor Nadeem A. Mazen is spearheading an effort to raise Cambridge’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, though it remains unclear whether such a policy shift would affect Harvard.
Cambridge Municipal Election
Quincy House served as one of the voting locations for the Cambridge Municipal election on Tuesday.
Cambridge Municipal Election
The Cambridge Municipal Election draws to a close outside of a Salvation Army in Central Cambridge on Tuesday evening.
Preliminary Council Results Show Eight Incumbents Returning
Jan Devereux, a first-time candidate for City Council, will be the only newcomer to the body, replacing current vice mayor Dennis A. Benzan.
Polls Open Tuesday for Cambridge City Council Races
Harvard students with roots in Cambridge said their city has a particularly active local politics scene, but they differed in their interest in voting this cycle.
Cambridge City Council Poster
Cambridge City Council posters promoting the election on Tues. November 3 line houses along Shepard Street.
'We Matter Jobs and Housing Rally'
Attendees of the “We Matter! Jobs & Housing Rally” fill Massachusetts Ave. in front of Cambridge City Hall Sunday. The rally, organized by Black Lives Matter Cambridge, called on candidates for Cambridge City Council to address a perceived lack of affordable housing and wage security.
Black Lives Matter March Calls for Reforms
Harvard students joined activists from Black Lives Matter in Cambridge as they marched down Massachusetts Avenue on Sunday, rallying for affordable housing protection and wage reform.
City Officials Consider Progress in Ending Veteran Homelessness
Following Boston Mayor Marty J. Walsh’s pronounced commitment to end veteran homelessness by the end of 2015, city officials said Boston has made “tremendous progress.”
Sanzone Exits Council Race After Racist Comments Revelations
John Sanzone, a Cambridge City Council candidate, has decided to end his campaign following revelations this week that he previously posted racist and homophobic comments on a white supremacy website.
