Announcement of appointments to the City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee

To: Cambridge City Council From: Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor Date: February 5, 2026 Subject: Announcement of appointments to 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 On Monday, January 26, 2026, the City Council adopted Policy Order 2026 #24, establishing the City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee and directing the Mayor to appoint its members to review applicants, conduct interviews, and recommend finalists to the full City Council. Pursuant to that Order, I hereby announce the following appointments to the City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee: Councillor Marc McGovern Councillor E. Denise Simmons Councillor Catherine Zusy Megan Bayer, City Solicitor Raecia Catchings, Chief People Officer Matt Nelson, Director of Administration & Operations, Executive Office Melissa Peters, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Naomie Stephen, Executive Assistant to the City Council This committee will convene to begin its work immediately and will carry out its duties in a fair, transparent, and professional manner. I thank the appointees for their willingness to serve the City in this important capacity and look forward to keeping you updated on the progress of this effort. Sincerely, Sumbul Siddiqui Mayor of Cambridge (2020-21, 2022-23, 2026-27)