A memorandum regarding updates to the 2026-2027 City Council Committee Appointments

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

Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui

Finance

Co-Chair – Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi

Co-Chair – Councillor Patty Nolan

Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui

Government Operations, Rules

& Claims

Chair – Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler

Housing

Co-Chair – Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem

Co-Chair – Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler

Economic Development &

University Relations

Co-Chair – Councillor Tim Flaherty

Co-Chair – Catherine Zusy

Human Services & Veterans

Co-Chair – Councillor Ayah Al-Zubi

Co-Chair – Councillor Marc McGovern

Health & Environment

Chair – Patty Nolan

Neighborhood & Long Term

Planning, Public Facilities,

Arts & Celebration

Chair – Catherine Zusy

Transportation & Public

Utilities

Co-Chair – Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem

Co-Chair – Tim Flaherty

Civic Unity

Chair – E. Denise Simmons

Public Safety

Chair – Ayah Al-Zubi

The Mayor shall serve as ex-officio member of all Committees of the City Council.