City Council Goals - May 2024 (current)
(adopted Oct 16, 2017)

On May 6, 2024, the City Council adopted the following Value Statement and Goals.

Values Statement
The Cambridge City Council is committed to developing policies that are reflective of the shared values of our community, recognizing the diversity of our city – including but not limited to race, sexual orientation, language, nationality, income, age, and ability. We will conduct our deliberations with transparency, community engagement, and consideration of the financial and social implications on our residents, visitors, nonprofits, and businesses.

City Council Goals

  1. Housing and Zoning: Address the housing crisis by making it easier to build more housing of all types with a focus on affordability and protections for low-, middle-income, elderly, and disabled residents.
  2. Economic Opportunity and Equity: Ensure the City of Cambridge offers economic opportunities to all residents and businesses and is taking steps toward greater economic equity, especially among our marginalized communities.
  3. Transportation: Improve the safety, efficiency, access, and sustainability of transportation options for all, and advocate for key transit priorities with the MBTA and other state and regional partners.
  4. Sustainability and climate resilience: Deepen the City of Cambridge’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis through the use of sustainable energy and strengthening climate resilience and supporting our residents and businesses through this transition.
  5. Government and Council performance: The City Council is committed to effective decision making through close collaboration with each other and the City administration, to communicate transparently and to deepen accountability and engagement with the community.

The City Council intends to work closely with the City Manager and staff to streamline priorities, establish metrics to track performance, and allocate staffing and financial resources.

May 2024 Values Statement and Goals

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