City Council 2026-2027 Values Statemant and Priority Areas (current)
(adopted Feb 9, 2026)
Values Statement
The Cambridge City Council is committed to developing policies that reflect the shared values of our community and recognize the diversity of our city – including but not limited to race and ethnicity, nationality and immigration status, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, and socioeconomic status.
We will conduct our deliberations with transparency, accountability, and community partnership, thoughtfully considering the financial and social impacts on all who live, work, visit, and do business in Cambridge.
City Council Goals
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Government and Council performance: Uphold high standards of City services, governance, and decision-making by working in close collaboration with each other and City staff, communicating transparently, and engaging with the community.
2026-2027 Values Statement and Priority Areas
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