Cambridge City Council Elects Simmons Mayor, McGovern Vice Mayor

The Cambridge City Council elected Councilor E. Denise Simmons to serve as the city’s next mayor on Monday, denying Councilor Sumbul Siddiqui a third term as mayor.

Affordable Housing, Bike Lanes to Dominate Debate for New Cambridge City Council as Progressives Stalwarts Depart

With the Cambridge City Council set to lose two of its most progressive members, the November city elections may mark a shift to a more moderate direction for the 2022-24 term, as affordable housing and bike lanes are set to dominate Council debate.

Fez Zafar

Fez S. Zafar ’24 moves through the world trying to maximize his run-ins with people he wants to talk to.

With New Councilors, Bike Lane Expansion in Cambridge Could Face Steep Challenges

The expansion of Cambridge’s network of separated bike lanes — one of the main points of contention this election season — may now face more of an uphill battle in the Council.

Cambridge Bicycle Safety Poster

Andrew King

Andrew King, left, waits to speak at a Cambridge School Committee candidate forum on Oct. 17.

Cambridge Reelects Council Incumbents, Shifts Toward Center Following Progressive Departures

The City of Cambridge released preliminary election results showing the election of all six incumbents in the running and three challengers to the Cambridge City Council at approximately 12:11 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Separated Bike Lanes Divide Cambridge City Council Candidates Ahead of Nov. 7 Election

Cambridge’s bike lanes have emerged as a divisive topic ahead of the City Council election. While numerous candidates have championed the continued development of separated bike lanes, others have actively participated in lawsuits to halt their construction.

Entrepreneur John Hanratty Seeks Accountability in Cambridge Council Bid

Cambridge City Council candidate John Hanratty wants to “restore some trust” in the city government. For him, that starts with listening to residents and business owners.

Joan Pickett Aims to Push Back on Bike Lanes, Aid Small Businesses in Cambridge Council Campaign

For months, longtime Cambridge resident Joan F. Pickett faced off against the city government in court. Now, she’s seeking to join it.

Cambridge’s Ranked Choice Voting System, Explained

When Cambridge voters head to the polls on November 7, they will elect Cambridge City Council and School Committee members through an election system known as proportional ranked choice voting. Here’s how that works.

Cambridge Officials and Council Candidates Denounce Hamas Attacks, Express Hope for Peace in Statements

Cambridge public officials and candidates for city office weighed in on the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza following demonstrations at City Hall and doxxing attacks against Harvard students.

Paul Ryan at IOP Forum

‘Do Both’: Hao Wang Wants to Preserve Cambridge Character, Increase Housing Stock In Council Run

Hao Wang, the former deputy commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, said he is a “do-both candidate,” running for Cambridge City Council on a platform that is focusing on mental health, livability, and sustainability.

Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui Accused of Workplace Toxicity and Retaliation Ahead of Council Elections

Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui is facing allegations that she fostered a “toxic” workplace environment for her staff, as reported in a six-month Boston Globe investigation released on Monday — just weeks ahead of Cambridge’s City Council elections.