A proposal to support local news production as a public good by conducting a $100,000 per year city-backed news fund pilot for up to three years to be administered through an independent intermediary that will decide on funding criteria and selection of local newspapers that provide material coverage of Cambridge news

How it started

Jun 10, 2024 · Proposed by Vice Mayor Azeem and Councillors Nolan and Pickett: a formal request from the Council to the administration.

What happened

Jun 10, 2024 · Held by charter right the city's note: “EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR AZEEM”

Jun 17, 2024 · ⊘ Withdrawn by its sponsor (Order withdrawn without objection)

View the roll call

Roll call of Jun 17, 2024 · from the council’s minutes · photos: City of Cambridge

Public Comment (4)

4 written comments received (2024-06-17). Letter-writers are named in the city's own agenda and are not republished here, by policy.