👋 How does Cambridge decide what to fund? Join our City Budget Walkthrough to learn how the budget works & how you can play a role in future budgets. 📅 Sat, Feb. 7 | 2-4P 📍 King Open School 📅 Wed, Feb. 11 | 6-8P 📍 Citywide Senior Center Register ➡️ https://camb.ma/4bnWdbh

Renee was a mother, daughter, poet, & compassionate community member. She should be alive today. But instead, she was murdered in broad daylight by masked ICE agents in Minnesota.

My statement on the news from Minneapolis.

With our most vulnerable community members facing a tremendous threat due to federal food benefits set to run out Nov. 1, we are stepping up & deepening our support. Today, we joined the Community Foundation and will deploy $500K for food insecurity: https://camb.ma/4oP0Aj2

🎵Let’s ride the bike bus🎶 Here’s a look at almost the full pack of our Peabody #BikeBus ride with members of School of HONK, plus VIP guests @marcgov.bsky.social, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, @danabullister.bsky.social, @votejivan.bsky.social, @votealzubi.com, and @cambbikesafety.bsky.social.

🗳️ Key dates for Cambridge's 2025 Municipal Election 📅 10/14 - Recommended deadline to apply for mail ballot 10/25 - Voter registration deadline + early voting begins 10/28 - Final deadline to request mail ballot 10/31 - Early voting ends 11/4 - ELECTION DAY (7am-8pm) cambridgema.gov/election

🏗️ Housing Momentum in Cambridge 🏘️ From adaptive reuse projects like The Rose on Sixth to brand-new construction, Cambridge is leading the way in creating more affordable homes for residents. Learn more about our commitment to affordable housing 👉 https://camb.ma/47eP7lt

@ayannapressley.bsky.social is a nationwide progressive leader who's saying YES in her backyard to proven pro-housing champions! Congratulations Mayor Simmons, VM McGovern, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, Ayesha Wilson, @votejivan.bsky.social, @burhanazeem.bsky.social: all 6 ABC-endorsed incumbents

I was sorry to miss this while at the First They Listen council forum at the Cambridge YWCA (another moment I wished I could be in two places at once). Grateful for this honor and for the important work @abundanthousingma.org does advocating for housing policy across the Commonwealth.

This week, the New England Chinese American Alliance hosted an inspiring day dedicated to the heart of our community. I had the honor of participating in a roundtable discussion with Rep. Howard, Rep. Sangiolo, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, and Councilor Alinsug and the NECAA Youth Council.

📅 The recommended deadline to apply for a mail ballot is today (October 14). Don't wait! Apply now: https://camb.ma/4h94Ozk

⌛ Today is the LAST DAY to submit ideas for Participatory Budgeting Cycle 12! 💡 Submit your ideas by midnight and browse other submissions here: https://camb.ma/3IZFkYo

🗳️ Are you registered to vote in Cambridge? ✅ Check your status: www.RegisterToVoteMA.com 📆 Deadline is Oct 25!

Old but gold

Cambridge City Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui joined the Peabody/Rindge Avenue Upper School bike bus Friday morning! @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social

🌟 Introducing our Legislators of the Year: Cambridge City Councilors @burhanazeem.bsky.social & @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social! We’re proud to honor their bold leadership on housing reform. 🏘️ (1/3)

Hi BlueSky! Glad to finally be here after stepping away from Twitter when it stopped feeling like a place for ✨dialogue✨. Follow me here for news from Cambridge City Hall, updates from the campaign trail, and occasional cat pics.🐱 #CambMA