Cambridge Anti-Racism, Equity & Inclusion Initiative
This community’s racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity shapes Cambridge and is what makes it a desirable and enriching place to live, work, and raise a family. In order to best serve the Cambridge community, the City must take an inclusive and equitable approach to address residents' needs.
Cambridge Non-Discrimination Poster
Notice of non-discrimination for the City of Cambridge: Discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religious creed, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, military status, or source of income is unlawful in the City of Cambridge.
City Manager's Message
Hear from City Manager Yi-An Huang on this year’s budgeting process, main priorities in this year’s budget, and the city’s goals for the coming year.
Peace Commission
The Cambridge Peace Commission promotes peace and social justice within Cambridge and in the wider world. It also promotes community resiliency and supports Cambridge’s Sister City relationships.
Redefining Community Engagement
In FY22, the Community Development Department (CDD) established a Community Engagement Advisory Group for staff to share best practices and reflect on strategies to make engagement more inclusive and equitable. This Group developed a handbook on inclusive and equitable engagement best practices which will be published in September 2022. The handbook, which uses an anti-racism and equity lens to approach planning, implementation, and reflection of community engagement strategies, will be used to increase participation in public processes and programs.
A Deeper Look at Key City Initiatives for FY26
Cambridge’s FY26 budget outlines sustained investments in affordable housing, equity, sustainability, and safe streets while prioritizing financial flexibility amid growing economic uncertainty and the wind-down of federal pandemic aid.