A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding updates from the City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee.

To: Cambridge City Council From: Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor Date: March 26, 2026 Subject: Update from the City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Sumbul Siddiqui Mayor (2020-21, 2022-23, 2026-27) To the Honorable, the City Council: The City Clerk search process is underway. First round interviews will start next week. On the Committee, Raecia Catchings, Chief People Officer, is being replaced by Waleska Holland, Deputy Chief People Officer. Our full screening committee is below. Councillor Marc McGovern Councillor E. Denise Simmons Councillor Catherine Zusy Megan Bayer, City Solicitor Waleska Holland, Deputy Chief People Officier. Matt Nelson, Director of Administration & Operations, Executive Office Melissa Peters, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Naomie Stephen, Executive Assistant to the City Council I look forward to keeping you updated on the progress of this effort. Sincerely, Sumbul Siddiqui Mayor of Cambridge (2020-21, 2022-23, 2026-27)