Message from the City Manager
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang reflects on the accomplishments of 2024, highlighting major initiatives such as the Cambridge Preschool Program and the Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team. He emphasizes the City's strong investments in affordable housing, climate action, public safety, and education, while reaffirming a commitment to transparency, accountability, and community engagement. Looking ahead to 2025, he expresses gratitude for the collaborative efforts of City staff, residents, and partners, and excitement for the opportunities to continue building a better Cambridge.
City Hall Facade Restoration Project
Cambridge City Hall underwent a historic preservation of its façade, addressing the stone masonry, wood window frames, the clock tower, flagpole, and gilding of the historic text above the entryway.
Cambridge City Council Vacancy Recount Results
Following a Vacancy Recount of the 2,248 ballots credited to Joan Pickett in the 2023 City Council Election, Catherine Zusy was elected to the Cambridge City Council for the remainder of the 2024-2025 term.
First Half 2025 City Manager Update
City Manager Huang has provided a detailed first half 2025 overview, including background on federal challenges facing the City, Cambridge's transparent and accountable local democracy, affordable housing policy changes and investments, and Fiscal Year 2026 budget highlights. We encourage community members to learn more about the amazing work happening across the City and how we are managing many complex and difficult challenges as a community.