A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding updates to the 2026-2027 City Council Committee Appointments.

To: Cambridge City Council From: Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor Date: May 28, 2026 Subject: Updates to the 2026-2027 City Council Committee Appointments OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Sumbul Siddiqui Mayor (2020-21, 2022-23, 2026-27) To the Honorable, the City Council: I am writing to formally notify you of the following committee assignment changes, effective June 1, 2026. At the request of Councillors Simmons and McGovern, the following changes are being made: • Councillor Simmons will be removed from the Housing Committee and added to the Economic Development & University Relations Committee • Councillor McGovern will be removed from the Economic Development & University Relations Committee and added to the Housing Committee Councillors Simmons and McGovern requested this change to better align their respective council work with their policy priorities. After reviewing this request, I am satisfied that this reassignment serves the best interests of the Council and the residents we represent. A full updated list of committee assignments is attached for your reference. Thank you for your continued service to the residents of Cambridge. Sincerely, Sumbul Siddiqui Mayor of Cambridge (2020-21, 2022-23, 2026-27)

Cambridge City Council Committee Assignments 2026-2027 (As of June 1, 2026) Committee Members Ordinance Co-Chair – Councillor Marc McGovern Co-Chair – Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem Councillor Tim Flaherty Councillor Patty Nolan Councillor E. Denise Simmons Councillor Catherine Zusy Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui Finance Co-Chair – Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi Co-Chair – Councillor Patty Nolan Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem Councillor Tim Flaherty Councillor Marc McGovern Councillor E. Denise Simmons Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Councillor Catherine Zusy Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui Government Operations, Rules & Claims Chair – Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem Councillor E. Denise Simmons Councillor Marc McGovern Councillor Patty Nolan Housing Co-Chair – Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem Co-Chair – Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi Councillor Marc McGovern Councillor Catherine Zusy Economic Development & University Relations Co-Chair – Councillor Tim Flaherty Co-Chair – Catherine Zusy Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi Councillor Patty Nolan Councillor E. Denise Simmons

Human Services & Veterans Co-Chair – Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi Co-Chair – Councillor Marc McGovern Councillor Tim Flaherty Councillor E. Denise Simmons Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Health & Environment Chair – Patty Nolan Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem Councillor Marc McGovern Councillor Catherine Zusy Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Chair – Catherine Zusy Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem Councillor Tim Flaherty Councillor Patty Nolan Transportation & Public Utilities Co-Chair – Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem Co-Chair – Tim Flaherty Councillor Patty Nolan Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Councillor Catherine Zusy Civic Unity Chair – E. Denise Simmons Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem Councillor Tim Flaherty Councillor Marc McGovern Councillor Catherine Zusy Public Safety Chair – Ayah Al-Zubi Councillor Marc McGovern Councillor Patty Nolan Councillor E. Denise Simmons Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler The Mayor shall serve as ex-officio member of all Committees of the City Council.