We pulled about 7,800 comments from the Council Record Website spanning from early 2016 through October 2023. Comments made by council candidates are below.
This is not a complete record of all public comment given in that time period, as that website does not capture in-person comments, and there are about 150 instances where individuals were either not identified or were grouped together as "sundry comments".
Although the data we have is a subset of all comments, there are some general patterns that would likely hold for in-person and "sundry" comments as well:
Name | Date | Title | Communication URL |
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Doug Brown | 2023-02-06 | CMA 2023 #19. (note: with Ann Stewart, Anne and Ian Nowland) | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=18047 |
Cathie Zusy | 2019-10-21 | support at Magazine Beach. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=10619 |
Cathie Zusy | 2020-12-07 | support for the Green Roofs ordinance. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=13159 |
Cathie Zusy | 2021-03-15 | NO to upzoning the CCF proposal @ the Quad. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=13680 |
Cathie Zusy | 2018-01-29 | in support of Policy Order # 7 and the response by Henrietta Davis to the DEIR about the I-90 Allston/Brighton Interchange Project. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=6233 |
Cathie Zusy | 2018-02-26 | in opposition to the petition for a liquor license at 816 Memorial Drive and 271 Brookline Street. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=6475 |
Cathie Zusy | 2018-05-21 | in support of the appropriation for a canoe/kayak launch at Magazine Beach Park | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=7109 |
Cathie Zusy | 2019-02-25 | in support of City Manager’s Agenda #5 for the Phase 2-1 at Magazine Beach. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8721 |
Cathie Zusy | 2020-11-23 | please withdraw the Policy Order re: Neighborhood groups. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=13070 |
Cathie Zusy | 2020-12-14 | turning Jerry's Pond into an Urban Wild. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=13185 |
Cathie Zusy | 2022-02-28 | 2.28.22 CZ re Crowe Petition. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=15826 |
Cathie Zusy | 2022-12-05 | the Citywide Zoning Petition. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17606 |
Cathie Zusy | 2023-02-06 | summary of Valentine Art House opportunity. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=18044 |
Cathie Zusy | 2023-02-27 | support for the Harvard Square Zoning Petition Amendment. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=18316 |
Cathie Zusy | 2023-05-01 | CMA 2023 #103 and POR 2023 #72: Jerry's Pond and BB&N Playing Fields. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19142 |
Cathie Zusy | 2023-05-01 | Follow up to preserving NCDs/Stop last minute amendments! | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19175 |
Cathie Zusy | 2023-05-08 | Pitched Roof Petition, AHO Amendments, and 10% City Budget Increase. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19318 |
Cathie Zusy | 2023-05-15 | Send the AHO petition back to Housing for further study! | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19480 |
Cathie Zusy | 2023-06-26 | No to proposed AHO Amendments. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19871 |
Cathie Zusy | 2023-09-11 | Vote NO on Proposed Amendments to the Neighborhood Conservation District Landmarks Ordinance. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20347 |
Cathie Zusy | 2023-09-18 | Vote NO to AHO 2.0. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20607 |
Cathie Zusy | 2023-10-16 | Don't redesign Linear Park. Just fix it up! | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20868 |
Dan Totten | 2023-09-18 | agenda thoughts. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20616 |
Dan Totten | 2023-09-18 | surely we can do better! | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20617 |
Dan Totten | 2023-10-02 | It got back to me. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20737 |
Doug Brown | 2016-05-02 | in support of Huron Avenue sidewalks. (note: with others) | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=2510 |
Doug Brown | 2016-06-13 | transmitting comments on the new Friends of MAPOCO Petition. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=2790 |
Doug Brown | 2016-06-27 | transmitting support for Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Acquisition. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=2914 |
Doug Brown | 2016-11-21 | in support of improved cycling infrastructure, specifically the installation of separated bike lanes on major city thoroughfares. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=3680 |
Doug Brown | 2016-12-12 | placing all outstanding Policy Orders on file. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=3748 |
Doug Brown | 2017-02-06 | bike safety update. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=4111 |
Doug Brown | 2017-03-06 | Vacant & Abandoned Properties. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=4281 |
Doug Brown | 2017-04-24 | the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Path lighting. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=4683 |
Doug Brown | 2017-09-18 | Cambridge Lighting Ordinance. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=5518 |
Doug Brown | 2018-02-05 | support for Jerry's Pond Policy Order. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=6264 |
Doug Brown | 2018-02-26 | in support of Policy Order # 7 to enhance the connectivity at Alewife. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=6471 |
Doug Brown | 2018-04-23 | the Zoning Petition filed entitled “Zoning Amendments for a Flood and Heat Resilient Cambridge.” | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=6875 |
Doug Brown | 2018-12-03 | expressing his concerns for the Grand Junction Pathway in support to further update the Accessory Dwelling Ordinance. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8197 |
Doug Brown | 2019-05-06 | in support of Policy Order # 7 regarding “play streets”. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=9281 |
Doug Brown | 2020-10-19 | Cambridge Highlands and Quadrangle Northwest Zoning petition . | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=12826 |
Doug Brown | 2021-03-15 | CCF Rezoning. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=13686 |
Doug Brown | 2021-06-07 | comments on Ordinance Application #2021-12 a petition that proposes changes to Neighborhood Conservation Districts. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=14235 |
Doug Brown | 2023-05-01 | City Manager's Agenda Item #103: Relative to Jerry's Pond Funding. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19123 |
Doug Brown | 2023-10-16 | Cambridge Continues to misinform the public - When will it stop! | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20851 |
Federico Muchnik | 2022-02-28 | I do not approve of the proposed plan to remove the parking on Mass Ave. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=15729 |
Gregg Moree | 2019-06-24 | several issues he needs the Cambridge Police Department's help rectifying. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=9619 |
Gregg Moree | 2019-10-07 | State Senator Sal DiDomenico clear evidence of him going to Florida without permission. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=10503 |
Gregg Moree | 2019-10-28 | watch out for Vote #1 and Vote #2. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=10710 |
Gregg Moree | 2020-02-24 | investing actions of Sal DiDomenico and the Carpenter's Union regarding the Everett Casino. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=11399 |
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler | 2018-12-10 | relocation assistance. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8264 |
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler | 2018-12-17 | in opposition to Calendar Item # 2 on the Baker Housing bill. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8320 |
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler | 2019-01-28 | in support of public financing for municipal elections. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8542 |
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler | 2019-02-04 | in support of the Policy Order relating to bed bug infestation. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8596 |
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler | 2019-02-25 | in support of the Tree Protection Ordinance. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8734 |
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler | 2019-03-18 | in support of the Policy Order #15 on the National Medicare Act for All and the Cycling Safety Ordinance. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8854 |
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler | 2019-03-25 | in support of Policy Order #12 relating to the funding for affordable housing. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=8909 |
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler | 2019-04-08 | in support of the Cycling Safety Ordinance. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=9037 |
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler | 2023-05-08 | Support for Policy Order #1 - AHO improvements. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19247 |
Joan Pickett | 2018-02-12 | the evaluation of the installation of the protected bike lanes on Cambridge Street. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=6372 |
Joan Pickett | 2020-07-20 | the City manager's contract | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=12216 |
Joan Pickett | 2021-11-08 | Please Support Policy Order and Resolution #5. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=14994 |
Joan Pickett | 2021-12-06 | North Mass Ave. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=15185 |
Joan Pickett | 2021-12-06 | approve Policy Order #1 and #3. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=15197 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-01-24 | Policy orders 276 and 277. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=15450 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-01-31 | Porter Square Mass Ave Safety Improvement Project | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=15520 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-02-28 | It was just after 300pm today... | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=15713 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-03-07 | Please support CMA #12. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=15880 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-04-11 | Lessons Learned. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=16093 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-08-01 | Brattle Street Certificate of Appropriateness. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=16714 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-10-03 | Ebike action needed. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=16966 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-10-03 | support for PO #171. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=16967 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-10-17 | the status of the citizens' petition signed by 97 registered voters living on or near Brattle Street. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17147 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-10-24 | the Inman Square Project. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17161 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-10-31 | Hampshire Street Safety Improvement Project. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17243 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-10-31 | City Manager Agenda Item #4 (CC meeting 10/24). | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17249 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-11-07 | Garden Street conversion to one-way. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17297 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-11-14 | support for Policy Order #282. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17422 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-11-14 | Garden Street conversion. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17465 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-11-14 | TPT has failed to do its job. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17466 |
Joan Pickett | 2022-12-05 | Proposed AHO amendments are not right for Cambridge. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17643 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-01-09 | CMA Item #12 - Garden Street Report. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17806 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-01-23 | implementation of the City's Urban Forestry Master Plan. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17880 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-02-06 | Zoom call protocol. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=18062 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-02-27 | re-posting Traffic Director job description. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=18417 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-02-27 | re re-posting the Traffic Director job description. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=18419 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-04-03 | support for the Garden Street Policy Order #3. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=18738 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-04-10 | support of Charter Right Agenda #1 (Garden Street Policy Order). | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=18911 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-04-24 | Material for Monday City Council Meeting. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19102 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-05-08 | Vote NO on Policy Order #75. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19219 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-05-15 | NO on AHO petition; Needs more study by CDD. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19428 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-05-22 | Mass Ave 4 Project. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19528 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-06-05 | CDD must improve bicycle count approach. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19591 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-06-05 | CMA #6 CSO Progress report is insufficient. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19594 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-06-12 | Support PO 2023 #109. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19724 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-06-26 | AHO amendments are bad for the city and affordable housing. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19952 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-08-07 | PO#5 NO MORE DELAY in Economic Impact assessment. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20117 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-08-07 | Support BEUDO Amendment. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20118 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-09-11 | No to Fossil Fuel Demonstration Project and No to Nolan Amendment. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20369 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-09-11 | For PO 13 and 17 and against CMA #4. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20454 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-09-11 | AHO 2.0. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20455 |
Joan Pickett | 2023-09-18 | Support PO #8 and oppose NCD amendments | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20688 |
John Hanratty | 2022-12-05 | AHO Proposed Amendment Should Not Pass without Community Participation. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=17644 |
John Hanratty | 2023-04-10 | support for Garden Street Policy Order. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=18933 |
John Hanratty | 2023-06-05 | $2000++ per household for CSO - Irresponsible to approve CSO funding without further study. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19629 |
John Hanratty | 2023-06-26 | NO on POR 2023 #117 | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19957 |
John Hanratty | 2023-08-07 | VOTE NO PO109 - Increasing the scope of impact study does not work. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20120 |
John Hanratty | 2023-09-11 | Support POR 2023 #127 POR 2023 #147 (with reservations) Do not support Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration (Ordinance 2023-3). | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=20371 |
Marc McGovern | 2018-03-19 | the transmission of the 2017 Annual Report of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=6623 |
Patty Nolan | 2017-04-03 | in support of Inclusionary Zoning and Policy Order # 2. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=4537 |
Patty Nolan | 2023-06-26 | Brattle Street Accident 6.2.23 Another accident 6.9.23 | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=19977 |
Paul Toner | 2020-05-11 | Policy Order #4. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=11858 |
Sumbul Siddiqui | 2016-12-19 | transmitting support for building 100% affordable housing on the city parking lots on Bishop Allen Drive. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=3865 |
Sumbul Siddiqui | 2017-03-27 | Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, keep out the PUD wording and support tenant protections. | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=4435 |
Carrie Pasquarello | 2022-03-21 | Opposition to proposed Mass. Ave Upland Road Traffic Changes. (Note: with Tom, Christina, Tommy and Quentin Pasquarello) | http://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=15947 |